Digerido’s with Backyard Boys
About a year ago I noticed a guy busking around town, drumming and playing a didgeridoo at the same time. I found the combination quite captivating and meant to come back with money… Continue reading
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Holiday Market Haul
I’ve been trying to do my seasonal shopping outside of the malls this year. And I like to feed my art addiction by checking out the handmade objects available at the local Christmas craft… Continue reading
The Final Clothing Countdown
Building a classic wardrobe
Midweek Modness: A Bit of Bitossi
I’ve been on a bit of a ceramics bender lately (more about that tomorrow). I’ve been trying to support the work of local, contemporary potters, I’m a vintage gal at heart. And one… Continue reading
Downsizing
Not only have I been paring down my possessions, I’m also downsizing myself. I’ve been on a diet since September and so far I’ve lost 40 pounds. I’ve still got another 40 to… Continue reading
Faces
I seem to be amassing a little cameo collection again. The filigree and paste bracelet at the bottom is Italian 800 silver. Probably somebody brought it back as a souvenir. The earrings are… Continue reading
Bag Balance
Finds for the fancy lady.
Midweek Modness: Astrid Tjalk for Fyrbo Pendant
I found this beautiful bird pendant at the Value Village two weeks ago. It’s taken a little while to research because most of the info about its maker, the ceramicist Astrid Tjalk (née Larsen)… Continue reading
Mickey Mouse Club
When it comes to cartoon characters I am team Bugs Bunny all the way, followed closely by the Peanuts gang and then it’s Mickey Mouse at a bit of a distant third. I… Continue reading
More African Art
When we moved to the Junction, we knew we were making a big jump geographically. Now that we’ve been living north of Bloor for over three months now, we’re starting to notice subtle cultural… Continue reading