Category Archive: Thrift Club

Butterflies are $1.49: Vintage Vera Placemats

Remember that 1960s Vera sheet I found at the Value Village earlier this month. Lookee what I got at the very same VV: two cool Butterfly print placemats. Fortunately there’s a postal strike… Continue reading

Vintage Benchmade Crossbody Bag

In the purse world, the last decade seems to have been dominated by impractical oversized handbags and clutches. Which is why I’ve been on the hunt for a hands-free option. I’ve noticed more… Continue reading

Egyptian Revival Art Deco Hair Brush

This Egyptian Revival hair brush is another find from the Hillcrest Community Yard Sale last Saturday. I’m not really into vanity items, mostly because don’t have enough room on my dresser to display… Continue reading

Midweek Modness: Abstract Hooked Rug

I’ve always wanted a handmade hooked rug. I appreciate their sturdiness as well as the hours of labour that must go into each little carpet. And I admire the Resourcefulness of the happy… Continue reading

Even More Liberty: Tilley Endurables Liberty of London Fabric Blouse

Not everything that I brought home on the weekend was from the Trinity Bellwoods Yard Sale. Some of it came from the Hillcrest community yard sale. Like this Tilley Endurables blouse made from… Continue reading

I Found An Art: Bull Terrier Watercolour

Lots of yard sale action last Saturday. And lots of the kinds of treasures that I don’t normally see at yard sales or thrift shops (my primary hunting grounds). F’rinstance, at last weekend’s… Continue reading

Ask An Expert: Free Vichy Skincare Consulations

Hey kitty cats! As part of L’Oréal Paris Canada‘s sponsorship of Luminato, they have been giving free expert beauty consultations all week. Today, tomorrow and Sunday, the L’Oréal tent at David Pecaut Square… Continue reading

Thai One On: Vintage Silk Blouse

Inspired by the 1960s Thai dress my sister-in-law and her sister got for their birthday, I found myself purchasing this hot pink printed silk blouse. The label reads “Jim Thompson, The Thai Silk… Continue reading

Garage Sale Find: Another Anna Wintour Necklace

Lookee what I gots fo two bucks at a garage sale on Saturday. A gorgeous rivière necklace. For some reason, I neglected to ask the seller where she got it or how long… Continue reading

The Weekend Before Last Weekend’s Finds

Catching up on some recent acquisitions from the CAFTCAD Movie Wardrobe Sale. Only got three things but they are all good. Above is a $10 broomstick dress with a peacock feather print. On… Continue reading

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