The Need for Needlepoint
As you know have a weakness for needlepoint. You may have also noticed that I am not alone — the hipsters have embraced the needle arts making it more and more difficult to… Continue reading
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Midweek Modness: Dynamic Diamatic
Who’s got the funk?
Beauty in the Ruins: Solar Cocktail Watch
Since we are the subject of ladies cocktail watches, I rediscovered this broken beauty whilst looking for a strap in box of old watch parts on the weekend. Its crystal is cracked from… Continue reading
Edwardian Répoussé Cuticle Pusher
One of the most addictive things about being a collector is finding one amazing thing and then trying to complete the set. For example. I found this Edwardian era répousse Cuticle pusher at… Continue reading
New Old Le Coultre
Here’s a 1940s-era ladies cocktail watch bu LeCoultre that just came in the mail. You know, of the Jaeger-LeCoultres (JLC). The importing and exporting of watches was a complicated business for most of… Continue reading
Wood He? DSquared Necklace
Here’s a contemporary addition to my growing collection of fragrance related jewellery. It’s a promotional piece (I’m guessing) from the launch of DSquared’s He Wood fragrance, launched in 2007. It’s basically a cord… Continue reading
Mystery Jewel: Scimitar Brooch
Research assistance needed.
Men’s Corner: Valet Utility Knife
A close shave!
Read All About It: Style Insider and DuJour
Some stuff I wrote.
Do Over: Deco Glass Cameo Bracelet
Upcycling an old glass bracelet.