San Francisco Treats
While we were limited by available funds and luggage space, we still found the time to peruse the thrift shops of San Francsico and (thanks to Linda) Napa Valley. Here are my favourite… Continue reading
Category Archive: Jewellery Box
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Midweek Modness: APB Taxco Sterling Abstract Brooch
Say hello to my little pin.
Cat Power
Two weeks ago, I showed you my totemic Pyrrha Stag necklace. I haven’t stopped wearing it because it has guided me to such super cheap finds as my free Dooney & Bourke sidewalk… Continue reading
Half Mourning Pins
Two examples of Victorian Mourning Jewellery
Midweek Modness: Copper Collar
Geting ready for spring with a leafy, mid-century necklace.
Window Shopping In New York
Looking at jewels in Manhattan.
Pyrrha Stag Pendant
I just wanted to take a moment to reflect on the success of my pals. So many friends, relatives and colleagues have achieved some pretty impressive milestones in the last 12 months —… Continue reading
Little Boxes
Can’t resist antique jewellery boxes. I found this Martin & Co. of Cheltenham medal presentation box a couple weeks ago. Presentation cases are particularly appealing to me because they are flat and can… Continue reading
Midweek Modness: Coro Pegasus Pendant
A couple of years ago I wrote an article on modernist Canadian Studio jewellery designers for Bilt. At the time, a lot of these pieces were just starting to show up on the… Continue reading
Loot Bag
I got some good loot for my birthday yesterday, starting with this cool Eastern Star enamelled fraternal ring. It’s a prezzie from my sister Kim and her clan. My sister Roberta and I… Continue reading