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
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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
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