Fix It Week: Turquoise Bangle and Plastic Cuff
As mentioned last week, my January goal was to get caught up on repair projects. Some have been more successful than others. Here is a turquoise mosaic bangle that I like. Except that… Continue reading
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Plastic Week: Celluloid Charms
Celluloid is an early plastic. Like many early plastics, celluloid was created as an inexpensive and sustainable alternative to ivory. So a lot of early celluloid items also imitated the work of existing… Continue reading
Coat of Arms
My biggest thrift shop score of the year (so far). I found this huge medallion for $14.99 at the Salvation Army on the weekend. It has an amazing, engine-turned and hand-engraved coat of… Continue reading
Plastic Week: Buch + Deichmann Barrette
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again and again and again: Buch + Deichmann’s nylon hair accessories are the best! I found this one buried under a pile of bills on… Continue reading
Plastic Week: Pierre Cadeau Flower Brooch
This pretty plastic pin should perk us up because it is purple and it is flowers. It is also signed Pierre Cadeau. If you ever wanted to adopt a pseudonym that couldn’t be… Continue reading
Do Over: Lil’ Orphan Earring Charm Bracelet
Everybody who wears earrings has a lost an earring. Which means that most of us have poor, orphaned earrings sitting in our jewellery boxes. You could turn these single earrings into pendants, but… Continue reading
Gracious, Good’s Rules of Jewels
I’ve been working on a little Vintage Jewellery zine, which I hope to have ready in time for the February Junction Flea. One of my biggest tips is to remove your jewels before… Continue reading
What’s This? Early 20th Century Doo Dad
This early 20th century mystery glass ornament comes from my friend Jessica’s grandmother. It is very pretty, with a fancy satin glass cab done up in an intricate weave pattern. I just wish… Continue reading
Golden Globes Girls: Mamet, Dunham and Williams
The 2013 Golden Globes show was fun — hosts Tina Fey and Amy Poehler were great, the show ran on time and there were just enough unpredictable moments to keep you interested. The… Continue reading
Midweek Modness: Rafael Canada Owl Pendant
This may not be a great image, but it’s a wonderful story. This pendant belongs to Linda — a friend of Mr. Andrew’s from university. We ran into her over the holidays at… Continue reading