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
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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
Art Deco Week: Day One 18K Parallelogram Brooch
Had an epic weekend of thrifting in the east end — both at vintage shops and at The Cabbagetown Festival Community Yard Sale. The best find by far was this Art Deco brooch.… Continue reading
My Summer Vacation: Escape to New York Part 2
You didn’t think I went to New York City without doing a little shopping? Unfortunately, we were there in an awkward, in between fashion cycle. The exciting events: Fashion Week, The new Marimekko… Continue reading
Vintage Turquoise Buckle
Found this vintage Southwestern style belt buckle at the Value Village on Tuesday. It’s pretty crudely and cheaply made, but it has its charms. I’ve got a whole bunch of cowboy style buckles… Continue reading
My Favourite Things: Dangle Earrings
In olden times, a savvy woman would stretch her jewellery budget with convertible earrings. You would have one pair of the actual thingy that went in your ear and you would mix things… Continue reading
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