Modweek! Made in Sweden Töreboda Vase
Found this mid-century Scandinavian vase at the Salvation Army last week. It’s marked Made in Sweden Töreboda. Töreboda is a town in Sweden. It had a little ceramic factory for a spell. Nothing… Continue reading
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Modweek! De Passillé-Sylvestre Pendant
It’s going to be kind of a slow week around here — I’m finishing up a contract, trying to get some goodies into the Gracious, Good Etsy shop in time for the holidays… Continue reading
Joe Fresh Plastic Fantastic Cuff Bracelets
It’s iPhone week and it’s also trying not to buy stuff year. The iPhone lets me go on photo safari — I can take pictures for the blog without having to purchase things.… Continue reading
My Bean
This week’s theme is iPhoto week. Starting with this cameraphone picture of my Elsa Peretti for Halston perfume “bean” necklace. I won in an eBay auction back in the summer. The chain is… Continue reading
Agate and Crystal Ring and Crystal Pointer Pendant
I’m a little obsessed with crystals these days. It may be because I have too many projects going on and I’m stressed out and my heel is aching and I’ll trying anything —… Continue reading
Midweek Modness: Modernist Silver Rings
Don’t know much about these rings. I won them in an eBay auction — they came all the way from Australia! The seller said they were European. The onyx one reminds me of… Continue reading
Super Fancy Amethyst Earrings
I found this pair of dangly earrings at the Value Village for four bucks a week and a bit ago. They are made of cabochon and facetted amethysts set in gold. I have… Continue reading
New Jewels: Julie Moon and White Feather
While I love all things vintage, I’m also a fan of the local folks who are creating new jewellery pieces. I’m especially digging ceramicist Julie Moon’s latest geometric series of earrings and pins… Continue reading
1988 Vintage Jewellery Ads
I’m still pouring through the 1988 issues of Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar that I found a few weekends ago. In particular I’ve been the jewellery ads are a great resource for dating vintage… Continue reading
Bond Boyd Sterling Choker
Bond Boyd is a Canadian company, established in 1940 in Toronto and still in business today. The first signed pieces of jewellery I ever had (and still own) is a souvenir of Newfoundland… Continue reading