Fix It Week: Reupholstered Steelcase Chair
Near the top of my January to-do list was reupholstering my office chair — an old Steelcase sidewalk find. In fact, repairing this chair has been near the top of my fix-it list… Continue reading
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Barrettes
My quest for a flattering hairstyle is always tempered by the fact that I can’t stand having my hair touching my face. This is why I never jumped on the hipster bangs bandwagon.… Continue reading
All New Review: Dr. Bronner’s Almond Pure Castille Soap
Fighting dry winter skin and crazy hormones at the same time. So I decided to switch soaps again. Mr. Andrew is a longtime fan of the Dr. Bronner’s soaps, but whenever I’ve tried… Continue reading
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
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