Souvenirs: The Niagara Falls Collection
I’m obsessed with Niagara Falls. I love the thunderous awesomeness of this natural wonder. I love the fact that man has harnessed its power to create electricity. And what can I say, I… Continue reading
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April Fool: Some Old Finds That I Got Wrong
Did a little more research on some recent finds (informally, I visited some dealers) and just wanted to provide an update: The brooch pictured above is a real pink topaz, but alas, not… Continue reading
Souvenirs: “Grand Place” Enamel Brussels Brooch
I have been to the Grand Place in Brussels. I spent a wonderful summer evening out in the open air, drinking Stella Artois. The weather was perfect, the sun didn’t set until like… Continue reading
Souvenirs: Memories of Italy Micromosaic and Marcasite Brooches
Italy is an extremely popular tourist destination, and handcrafted jewellery is a popular souvenir. If you visited Italy in the 1930s, you would have probably purchased a pretty mosaic pin. And if you… Continue reading
Souvenirs: Paris Brass Flower Basket and Sacre-Coeur Brooches
If you went to Paris in the 1930s, you might have bumped into Gertrude Stein and bought these little souvenir pins.
Souvenirs: Irish Linen Handkerchief
It’s wierd, buying other people’s souvenirs at thrift shops and yard sales. I don’t buy touristy souvenirs for myself when I travel, why would I want someone else’s memory? Maybe its because I… Continue reading
Vintage Sealskin Boots
I bought these vintage sealskin boots in K-W a couple of weeks ago. It was warm when I left TO, but Kitchener being in the snowbelt and all, the boots came in handy… Continue reading
My Spring Look: Bouclé Bob Mackie Jacket and Missoni-ish Made in Italy Skirt
Found two great pieces for my spring wardrobe on Sunday. The first is a lovely bouclé, 3/4 length sleeve jacket by Bob Mackie. Yes, the man who created Carol Burnett’s Curtain Dress lent… Continue reading
I Wonder Where The Birdies Is? Victorian Aesthetic Era Sterling Dove Bar Pin
Picked up this wee bar pin at the St. Lawrence Antique Market last Sunday for two bucks. It has assay marks, but I can’t quite make them out. Next week, I’m going to… Continue reading
The Grass Has Riz: Green Suede Purse
I really, really don’t need another purse. But I couldn’t resist this slouchy green suede purse. It’s got a label that simply reads “Made in Italy for The Bay.” I love the bold,… Continue reading