50 + Years of Fragrance: Manly Yes!
When I was in K-W for Easter, I stopped by a shop called Fritsch Fragrance. A pharmacy that opened in 1959, it has pretty much operated as a beauty and cosmetics boutique since… Continue reading
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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
Elizabeth Taylor (1932 – 2011)
No tribute to Dame Elizabeth Taylor could pass without some mention of her celebrated jewelry collection. Yesterday, her gems were valued at $150 million and are going to be auctioned off to raise… Continue reading
Retro Lucite Shoe Clips
Soon it will be warm enough to wear pumps again. And then I can dress up my shoes with these lovely lucite shoe clips that I got from Veronika Swartz‘s indoor garage sale… 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
Midweek Modness: Studio Copper Flower Brooch
What is studio jewelry? I think that it’s hand-made, one-of-a-kind jewellery. When I was a kid, we would go to Aberfoyle, and there would be all these artisans making pretty pins like the… 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
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
I Choo-Choo-Choose You
To celebrate the day, here’s a collage of some vintage and retro sentimental jewelry finds (Clockwise from top left): A silver and diamond chip ring; a Victorian revival locket bracelet; A Victorian token… Continue reading