Midweek Modness: Vivianna Torun Bülow-Hübe for Dansk Cheese Knives

The Vivianna Torun Bülow-Hübe for Dansk cheese knives that I won on eBay have finally arrived. I’m a huge fan of her work for Georg Jensen, but it’s generally priced outside of my… Continue reading

Pretty Print

My mumsy gave me this gorgreous vintage fabric. It has reinspired me to have some clothing made for me. I have a blouse that I absolutely adore and I’m going to have it… Continue reading

What’s This? Early 20th Century Doo Dad

This early 20th century mystery glass ornament comes from my friend Jessica’s grandmother. It is very pretty, with a fancy satin glass cab done up in an intricate weave pattern. I just wish… Continue reading

Golden Globes Girls: Mamet, Dunham and Williams

The 2013 Golden Globes show was fun — hosts Tina Fey and Amy Poehler were great, the show ran on time and there were just enough unpredictable moments to keep you interested. The… Continue reading

All New Review: 527 Glue

When hunting for jewels and other vintage things, I often come across pieces that need a little extra love and I can’t resist bringing them home so that I can make them wearable… Continue reading

Dries Van Noten Boomerang Dress

I found this Dries van Noten bias cut gown at the Salvation Army in Kitchener about eight years ago. I bought it for my niece Sarah to wear to her grade eight graduation.… Continue reading

Thrifty Shifts

I found these three dresses at the Value Village in Kitchener last weekend. Technically, none of them are shifts (a simple short, usually sleeveless, above-the-knee dress with a fitted bust and straight or… Continue reading

Midweek Modness: Rafael Canada Owl Pendant

This may not be a great image, but it’s a wonderful story. This pendant belongs to Linda — a friend of Mr. Andrew’s from university. We ran into her over the holidays at… Continue reading

RIP Kenojuak Ashevak

One of my favourite artists, Kenojuak Ashevak, passed away on Tuesday morning. Below is my pictorial tribute: A framed image of “Sun and Owl Foliage” from an Ashevak calendar that I have framed… Continue reading

Mirror in the Bathroom: Mix and Match

Here’s some recent acquisitions worn two ways. The top row shows my Simply Vera thrift shop find with a professional lady-type cashmere camel coat that I found last December at Shoney’s in Kensington… Continue reading

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