Recent Accquistions
Sometimes when I get a bag of broken jewellery from the Value Village, there’s actually loads of good pieces — both in good repair and condition. For example, the two elephant brooches, silver… Continue reading
Category Archive: Jewellery Box
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Fixies
Finally had a chance to do some jewellery repairs. I like to give old jewels new life. The top bracelet is a Damascene Toledoware mother of pearl panel bracelet from Spain. It was… Continue reading
Midweek Modness: Silvertone Organic Cuff Bracelet
Don’t know nuthin’ ’bout this bracelet except that it’s got a cool shape. I picked it up because it reminded me of the shape of an Elsa Peretti for Tiffany Bone cuff. But… Continue reading
Beauty in the Ruins: Zuni Fox Fetish Necklace
I found this delightful Zuni Fetish necklace in a bag of broken jewellery from the Value Village. It’s missing two little foxes, many of the little beasties have lost their tails and the… Continue reading
Solange Azagury-Partridge for H&M Red Rhinestone Ring
Long time readers will know of my Solange Azagury-Partridge obsession. If you don’t, you can read about here, here and here. Well, I found another piece from Azagury-Partridge’s 2005 collection for H&M at… Continue reading
Falling Off the Wagon
You know who is not wise as an owl? Me! I went on a thrift shopping bender last Saturday. It all started when I was on my way to a clothing donation bin… Continue reading
I Opened An Esty Shop
Emboldened by my Junction Flea experiences, I have opened a Gracious, Good Etsy Shop. This month’s theme is Rocktoberfest and I’m selling all German made goods. Check it out. Buy something.
At Last! Squash Blossom Necklace
I’ve been obsessed with finding a Squash Blossom necklace for forever. Unfortunately, these handcrafted beauties are always priced way outside of my budget. But last week, I bid on this beauty at Waddington’s… Continue reading
Midweek Modness: Essex of Canada
Here’s a cool piece a found a while back — it’s a yin yang necklace signed Essex of Canada. I’d’ve written about it sooner but I was hoping to provide some info about… Continue reading
Dainty Jewellery
As a cushiony, middle aged lady, I sometimes feel like I have to wear big, bold statement jewellery just to keep the rest of me in proportion. Other times, I’m drawn to delicate… Continue reading