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
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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
Super Eight
Sometimes I think the best job in the world would be a graphic designer in the 1960s. But that would require graphic design skills and a time machine.
Fabric Finds
I admit to being in the January doldrums. And I admit to indulging in some retail therapy to help me get through it all. Lately I find myself more attracted to soft, comfy… Continue reading
Do Over: Lil’ Orphan Earring Charm Bracelet
Everybody who wears earrings has a lost an earring. Which means that most of us have poor, orphaned earrings sitting in our jewellery boxes. You could turn these single earrings into pendants, but… Continue reading