Year View Mirror: My Best Accessories of 2012
I’m kinda really happy with most of my accessory finds this year. First of all, I didn’t buy a lot of duds, which made winnowing this list down to just five things really… Continue reading
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Year View Mirror: The Arts
One of my 2013 objectives is to make and acquire more art. 2012 was more about not getting more stuff. But we still had some great experiences: 1. While technically a concert, The… Continue reading
Year View Mirror: Perfect Moments
In 2012, I realized a few goals and also came to a few realizations as well. I thought I’d share: 1. We finally finished editing the Canadian Space Opera Company‘s Radio Brain Freeze… Continue reading
Year View Mirror: 2012 The Year of Living Like A Millionaire
It’s been a roller coaster of a year. I have called 2012 the year of living like a millionaire. Not that I made a million dollars, but I did have some priceless experiences.… Continue reading
Vintage Gucci Tie
I am pretty certain my nephew Keith (the label whore) never reads my blog, so I thought I’d share what I got him for Secret Santa. It’s an absolutely authentic silk Gucci tie.… Continue reading
Dainty Gold Washed Etched Sterling Heart Locket
I guess the world didn’t come to an end yesterday, so I will have to continue going through my long list of jewellery repair jobs. This darling little locket just needs the knots… Continue reading
Aquamarine Moulded Glass Pendant
I found this damaged cut glass pendant in a cardboard box full of $1 stuff in Kensington Market (sorry I forget which shop, it’s on Augusta, just across the street from Courage My… Continue reading
Cool Kleenex Packaging
I don’t know if it’s because my stupid cold is making me loopy, but I really love this colourful and playful design for these purse-sized Kleenex packages.
Midweek Modness: Israeli Enamel Brooch
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, if you like modernist studio jewellery from the 1960s and ’70s, but the prices for Scandinavian, Mexican and Canadian designs are out of your… Continue reading
Mirror in the Bathroom: Pattern Mixing
On Friday, I thought I had pulled off a particularly impressive feat of pattern mixing: Tiny dashes, heart-shaped polka dots and zebra stripes. then I went to do a show after work, and… Continue reading