Freebie Friday: Crystal Skull

Mr. Andrew found me a travel-sized, empty Crystal Head Vodka bottle. Because he has heard me talk about buying the full-sized version just to use as a vase. Because he knows me. I… Continue reading

Navajo Textiles Blanket

Blankets play a big role in the history and regalia of many first nations people. But generally blankets were made for first nations people, not by first nations people.I’m thinking of made in… Continue reading

Midweek Modness: Bond Boyd Abstract Earrings

I’ve had these signed Bond Boyd sterling doorknocker earrings for a million years. As you may recall, Bond Boyd is a Canadian concern that mostly manufactures for the tourist trade and for institutions.… Continue reading

Childhood Home

My inheritance.

A Bunch of Bags

Editing the purse collection

Freebie Friday: Meriden B Silverplate Bowl

Lawn Bowl

Deep Blue, Sea

Some other thrifted finds from the weekend: Pictured above, an art deco, 10K rolled gold plate ring with a sapphire-coloured glass centre stone surrounded by marcasites. Very shabby (the stone is quite worn… Continue reading

Summer Sale Season

I choose blues

Midweek Modness: Teak Salad Bowls

Teak was like the official wood of mid-century modern furnishings, but it was also used to make lots of other stuff in that era. In fact, teak was so popular in the 1950s… Continue reading

Polish Amber Ring

I’m a sucker for amber, rings and modernism.

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