Back in September I found this Olivetti Lettera 25 typewriter on the sidewalk. At the time I did some research which indicated that the machine originally came with a vinyl carrying case. The… Continue reading
Like any luxury brand, Tiffany & Co. has a profitable sideline doing corporate work. My brother-in-law has all kinds of promotional keychains made by the venerable jewellery house. One common commission was making… Continue reading
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
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
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
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
If you went to Paris in the 1930s, you might have bumped into Gertrude Stein and bought these little souvenir pins.
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
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
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
