Mirror in the Bathroom: Foxy Lady
Last week was my last working on site, so I took the opportunity to take as many pictures of my ensembles as possible. I also had a terrible cold/cough that I just can’t… Continue reading
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Fakes
the first time I went to New York City it was on a school trip. For many of my fellow scholars, the number one goal was to get a knock off Rolex or… Continue reading
Do Over: Fool’s Gold Ring
Contract ends tomorrow. Getting very excited about having some down time over the next two weeks. I’m especially looking forward to working on some upcycling projects. Like this ring I made by gluing… Continue reading
More Bragging: Last-Minute Holiday Tips in the Toronto Star
I wrote a series of articles for the Toronto Star in which I interviewed local design luminaries Arren Williams, Samantha Pynn, Suzanne Dimma, Lynda Felton and Amy Lu about their holiday entertaining, gift… Continue reading
Midweek Modness: Copper Wall Sculpture
I was at my accountant’s office last week. I never noticed this crazy copper mid-century wall hanging. It reminds me a bit of a C. Jeré piece.I was sorely tempted to pull it… Continue reading
Do Over: Amethyst Bracelets
I was cleaning up my jewellery drawer when I came across these two amethyst bracelets that I made about four and five years ago. The one on top is a marriage between a… Continue reading
Crystal Ball and Serious Coin
More random thrift shop finds. Neither of these pieces have great monetary value or a rich design history, but they both amuse me. First is the rock crystal pendant which hangs from a… Continue reading
Foxy Sweater
I have few regrets, but one was the time I waited for an Old Navy sweater (it had a heart on it) to go on sale. Not only was it never marked down,… Continue reading
Errors in Judgment: 1970s Birks Enicar Watch
As much as I brag about finding a Rolex in a $10 in a bag of broken watches, for every deal, I’ve probably spent $50 on duds. For example, I picked up this… Continue reading
Silver Belles
More and sundry November thrift shop finds.Today, it’s some (I think) Deco-era rings. The etched and woven ring isn’t marked but I feel that is old and silver. The black onyx and marcasite… Continue reading