Category Archive: Thrift Club

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

That’s So ’80s: Gucci 4200L Watch

I’m building a time machine to travel to 1986 so I can show off the Gucci watch I found at the Value Village Wednesday night. The very same Value Village where I found… Continue reading

Ancient Chinese Secret: Jade Roller

Some say that jade improves circulation. So it stands to reason that if you rolled jade on your face, it would stimulate blood flow, which would help with skin regeneration and create a… Continue reading

Would You Rather: Arc de Triomphe or Kirpan?

Feeling crafty tonight. I found this Kirpan pendant at the Value Village tonight (along with a Los Castillo Taxco jewellery pouch — too bad I can’t afford any Los Castillo jewellery) My first… Continue reading

Bootie Call: My New Old Ferregamos

Last week’s February thaw is over, but I can’t wait to bust out my new, thrifted Ferragamo booties. I do have to stretch them out as they are narrow and my little duck… Continue reading

Edwardian Watch Fob Locket and Signet Ring

I had a show out in the East End last week and passed by two antique shops. In the first one, I found this somewhat shabby, but still pretty rolled gold watch fob… Continue reading

A Touch Of Mink

Found this funky fur coat at The Salvation Army in K-W this weekend. I think it’s mink. It’s chevron pattern is achieved by sewing tiny strips of contrasting colours together. It is very… Continue reading

The Latest Liberty Find

Girly floral prints are still big for Spring 2011: they were featured prominently at Jil Sander, Erdem and Mui Mui. So I was, of course, delighted to find this long flowy skirt at… Continue reading

Happy Hunting Ground

Went to The St. Lawrence Market yesterday. Found some pretty baubles. Clockwise from top right: A costume jewelry ring that reminds me of 1980s-era Bulgari; Yet another B+D seagull pin (if you are… Continue reading

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