The New It Bag? Hudson’s Bay Company Tote
Over the last week or two, I’ve noticed a lot of top-knotted ladies carrying distinctively striped satchels. It would seem that Hudson’s Bay bags are in. Above is a picture of my own… Continue reading
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Vintage Ivory Lariat Necklace
On one hand, the less I say about my collection of Ivory jewellery the better. On the other hand, I just keep finding it at the Value Village for like $2. I’d guess… Continue reading
Reunited! Olivetti Lettera 25 Typewriter Now With Case
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
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Sterling Manpower Pendants
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
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
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