1980s Afghani War Rug
Okay, I don’t have a lot of money, but I couldn’t pass up a chance to purchase an Afghani War Rug. The Textile Museum of Canada had a cool exhibition about these carpets… Continue reading
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Biltmore Beaver Fur Ushanka Hat
It is freaking cold outside. Thank goodness for my vintage Biltmore beaver fur ear flap hat. Technically, this style is called a Ushanka (that’s Russian for Ear Hat). So it’s a Russian style,… Continue reading
My Favourite Things: Toe Socks
Speaking of The Drake General Store, I was overjoyed to discover that they are selling tabi and toe socks. These are my two favourite kinds of socks in the whole world! While I… Continue reading
Men’s Corner with Mr. Andrew: Field Notes
Andrew is a devoted follower of the Chicago-based design shop Coudal Partners. He turned me onto their awesome blog. Coudal has collaborated with the Draplin Design Company to create Field Notes — memo… Continue reading
Puppets for Social Justice
One of the funnest jobs I ever had was doing wardrobe (dressing puppets) for a showcalled Ruffus The Dog. It disappeared off the TV once it’s run ended, but now its creators have… Continue reading
Sidewalk Finds and Other Free Stuff
The streets are once again paved with free stuff. I’ve actually been avoiding bringing home things I find on the street for a couple of reasons: I already have too much stuff and… Continue reading
Little Charles Horner
I have long wanted an example of Charles Horner’s Arts & Crafts necklaces. But considering that they sell for thousands of dollars, I’ll have to make due with this Dorcas Thimble. In olden… Continue reading
The Real McCoy
I made an early-morning jaunt to the Value Village on Tuesday. The first thing that I espied was this McCoy planter. Before you assume I have an eagle-eye, you should know that I… Continue reading
The Legend of Dieter Rams
Pictured above is the new Teint Ergonomy Foundation by Thierry Mugler, $48, available exclusively at the Bay. I haven’t tried it yet but it’s designed reflect light and adjust to every and any… Continue reading
Weather Girl iPhone App
Yet another reason I want an iPhone: The Weather Girl App. It’s a collaboration between my friends Dino Baron and Tara Cooper (who also has an installation at the Gladstone as part of… Continue reading