I Found An Art: Another Inuit Print
At the new Value Village in Kitchener, I also found a cool Inuit (or Inuit style) print. It looks to be an image of a woman cleaning a seal skin. An ulu sits… Continue reading
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Cuckoo for Cameos
A peek at Gracious Goods Cameo Collection.
Hell Bent For Leather Jewellery
I’ve decided to evolve my hot matron look and make it a little less English and a lot more French. I call this new direction “L’Equestrienne.” Leather jewellery wasn’t really on my radar… Continue reading
Oh Vanity! Vintage Repoussé Hand Mirror
Guys! I’m going to selling some of my do-over jewels (and some vintage pieces) at a craft fair in December. Granted, the fair is being held at work, but it’s my first real… Continue reading
My Thrift Trip To Scarborough
A summary of a day spent searching for vintage jewellery in thrift shops.
Sidewalk Find: Laurel Burch Dragonfly Earrings
I found these Laurel Burch earrings in a “Free” box on the sidewalk when I was coming home from doing my laundry on Saturday. Burch got started making jewelry out of metal she… Continue reading
Midweek Modness: 1970s Givenchy Shirt
This 1970s Givenchy logo shirt is vintage vintage. I bought it from the Goodwill on College Street — before it became Motoretta. At the time I was shopping with my former roomie Amir… Continue reading
Number One With A Bullet
A few more finds from last weekend’s thrift gold rush. Above, memories of the “Me Decade”, a 1970s #1 pendant. Below, a lawn bowling stick pin.
Art Deco Week: Rhinestone Bracelets
Two costume Art Deco bracelets, one from the Value Village, the other just arrived from eBay. I believe them both to be Rhodium plated. Rhodium is a member of the platinum metals group… Continue reading
Art Deco Week: 1922 14K White Gold Watch Chain
I found this broken watch chain Friday at an antique shop for $5. I love it when a piece is hallmarked with a date, in this case 1922. Whilst researching this baby, I… Continue reading