Fix It Week: Turquoise Bangle and Plastic Cuff
As mentioned last week, my January goal was to get caught up on repair projects. Some have been more successful than others. Here is a turquoise mosaic bangle that I like. Except that… Continue reading
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Happy Robbie Burns Day!
Earlier this week, I found this pillow cover depicting the poet Robbie Burns‘ cottage. It is a print which was embroidered by my not Scottish grandmother, which means she would not have got… Continue reading
Plastic Week: Celluloid Charms
Celluloid is an early plastic. Like many early plastics, celluloid was created as an inexpensive and sustainable alternative to ivory. So a lot of early celluloid items also imitated the work of existing… Continue reading
Coat of Arms
My biggest thrift shop score of the year (so far). I found this huge medallion for $14.99 at the Salvation Army on the weekend. It has an amazing, engine-turned and hand-engraved coat of… Continue reading
Plastic Week: Leather Purse, Synthetic Handles
To me, one of the attractions of vintage plastics is the joy designers took in pairing natural and unnatural materials. I don’t think they over thought it or anything — plastic, leather and… Continue reading
Plastic Week: Buch + Deichmann Barrette
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again and again and again: Buch + Deichmann’s nylon hair accessories are the best! I found this one buried under a pile of bills on… Continue reading
Midweek (Post) Modness: 1980s Tea Pot
Believe it or not, I have never owned a tea pot before (I don’t drink hot beverages — long story). But I couldn’t resist this post modernist decanter because you don’t often come… Continue reading
Pink Point Blanket
This week, I’ve been working on a lot of repair projects: Reupholstering my office chair, repairing some jewels and finally framing a bunch of prints (and hanging up other arts). Last weekend, I… Continue reading
Plastic Week: Pierre Cadeau Flower Brooch
This pretty plastic pin should perk us up because it is purple and it is flowers. It is also signed Pierre Cadeau. If you ever wanted to adopt a pseudonym that couldn’t be… Continue reading
Plastic Week: Laminated Bangles
Today, they say, is Blue Monday — the most depressing day of the year. So I thought I’d bring some cheer by showing off these bright and colourful laminated plastic bangles. They are… Continue reading