Lost and Found: Floor Ring
Mr. Justin found this cool triangle ring. It’s probably from Claire’s or Ardene or one of those mall jewellery shops, but I dig its geometric style. He showed it to me and I… Continue reading
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Mirror in the Bathroom: Getting Ready For Spring
I’m getting a touch of the cabin fever, waiting for spring to come, so I picked up some transitional garments at the Value Village yesterday. By transitional, I mean knits with a springy… Continue reading
Midweek Modernism: Silver and Amber Earrings
Sexy sterling and amber biomorphic earrings
Fixies: Huge Openback Rhinestone Bracelet
So last week I got a bag of broken jewels containing the humungous turquoise glass, bow-shaped fur clip I wrote about last week. While there was absolutely nothing wrong with the clip, the… Continue reading
Ahoy Matey! 1958 Chatelaine Magazine Cover
Last spring, nautical themes were the big trend. Remember all the Breton pullovers and anchor print shirts? Maritime mode is still in this year so you can get another season’s wear out of… Continue reading
Lights, Camera, Auction!
It’s a banner week month for fans of vintage in Toronto this week. First up is Waddington’s Quarterly Jewellery Auction on Wednesday night (previews on Tuesday). I’ve been outbid the last couple of… Continue reading
Fun at the Junction Flea
Good times at Yesterday’s Junction Flea at the Great Hall. As always there was tasty food, including Butter Chicken with Naan and choclatey treats from Delight. I didn’t buy anything but was sorely… Continue reading
Happy Lunar New Year!
As a member of the John Hardy Klub, each year I receive a special birthday gifty. This year, my prezzie arrived early — just in time to celebrate the start of the Year… Continue reading
Thrifted 1930s French Turquoise Glass Fur Clip
This enormous fur clip is fabulous find from a bag of craft jewellery — and there is absolutely nothing wrong with it. I reckon the folks at the Value Village couldn’t figure out… Continue reading
Do Over: Hello Gorget!
I found this cool Gorget — aka a piece of armour worn to protect the neck — for $5 at Abraham’s on Queen Street West last week. It appears to made of hand… Continue reading