Category Archive: Thrift Club

In the Pink: Finds From The St. Lawrence Market

Here are three more lucky two dollar finds from the St. Lawrence Antique Market. Above is a retro Aurora Borealis rhinestone brooch. It was missing two navettes, which I replaced with pink versions… Continue reading

Late Victorian Silver and Gold Picture Brooch

Another $2 find from the St. Lawrence Antique Market. That place is a candy shop, I tells ya! I love this lady A. Flett, O.S. She looks so happy and I just want… Continue reading

Edwardian 9ct Gold and Greenstone Kia Ora Pendant

I found many great things at the St. Lawrence Market last weekend, but I’m going to stretch out posting about them because I’m on vacation next week and I’m lazy. One of the… Continue reading

Window Shopping: CTS

The Canadian Thrift Shop at Queen and Spadina is always worth a visit. It’s better curated than other thrifts, such as the Value Village or Sally Ann. This means that things can also… Continue reading

On the Mend

Sunday I decided to catch up on my darning. Both my Proenza Schouler for Target and my lucky yellow cardigan had come apart at the collar. I try to mend things instead of… Continue reading

Heart of Gold: Edwardian Fob Locket

Went out today for my first vintage hunt since the Fringe ended. I spent an hour perusing the back racks of jewellery at Gadabout, where I found this pretty heart shaped locket. It’s… Continue reading

Sidewalk Finds: Moderne Vase, Side Table and Umbrella Stand

Summer = Garage Sales = People who don’t want to haul stuff back into their houses = free stuff on the sidewalk. Pictured above are some of the useful and decorative items I… Continue reading

Midweek Modness: Dior-Style Lucerne Watch

Picked up this early 1970s knock-off of a Bulova for Christian Dior watch at the St. Lawrence market last Sunday (that’s it for my weekend haul, I swear). Compare the above with the… Continue reading

I Found An Art: Inuit Carved Soapstone Seal

Found for $20 at The St Lawrence Market. I actually saw him there a couple of weekends ago and went specifically to retrieve him and an art deco necklace that I didn’t have… Continue reading

Vintage Dragon’s Breath Bracelet

It’s busy times this week, what with both Gravestone Posse opening and the new issue of Covet Garden launching on Wednesday. I did sneak over to the St. Lawrence Market on Sunday before… Continue reading

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