Thrift Shop Find: M Missoni Skirt
I’ve always wanted a Missoni piece. Unfortunately I couldn’t even get my hands on the Missoni for Target stuff. So I’m pleased as punch to present this M Missoni skirt that I found… Continue reading
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Coat of Arms
My biggest thrift shop score of the year (so far). I found this huge medallion for $14.99 at the Salvation Army on the weekend. It has an amazing, engine-turned and hand-engraved coat of… Continue reading
Pink Point Blanket
This week, I’ve been working on a lot of repair projects: Reupholstering my office chair, repairing some jewels and finally framing a bunch of prints (and hanging up other arts). Last weekend, I… Continue reading
Fabric Finds
I admit to being in the January doldrums. And I admit to indulging in some retail therapy to help me get through it all. Lately I find myself more attracted to soft, comfy… Continue reading
Thrifty Shifts
I found these three dresses at the Value Village in Kitchener last weekend. Technically, none of them are shifts (a simple short, usually sleeveless, above-the-knee dress with a fitted bust and straight or… Continue reading
Year View Mirror: Fave Fashion Finds
This is a bit of a cheat. I have other great garment finds from 2012 that I have not included here because I don’t have good pictures. Plus that cardigan that I placed… Continue reading
Year View Mirror: Best of the Rest
I found some beautiful objets digging around last year. Here are my five most exciting discoveries: 1. Yaad Israel Copper Utensils. This studio-made spatula and fork set are best used as decoration. I’m… Continue reading
Year View Mirror: Top Timepieces of 2012
Because I was in a state of downsizing my watch collection (and because 2010 and 2011 were such amazing years for finding watch treasures), this list pretty much represents most of the watches… Continue reading
Year View Mirror: Top Thrift Jewelry Finds
Again, it was a good year for thrift and a good year for thrifted jewels. In my head, to qualify for my imaginary thrift club is that the item must cost less than… Continue reading
Year View Mirror: My Best Accessories of 2012
I’m kinda really happy with most of my accessory finds this year. First of all, I didn’t buy a lot of duds, which made winnowing this list down to just five things really… Continue reading