Halloween Countdown: Dollarama Finds
I try to avoid the Dollarama as all the off-gassing makes my head swim, but I can’t resist it ’round Halloween because it the perfect place to stock up one’s tickle trunk. Here… Continue reading
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Here’s That Giant Polaroid of Me Christy Turlington That I’m Always Going On About
This an enormous Polaroid taken of me and Christy Turlington about 100 years ago (when they still made Polaroids). It was taken in New York for some Maybelline event. It’s been sitting in… Continue reading
Midweek Modness: Chunky Brutalist Pendant
Check out this twisted sister of a necklace. It’s unsigned but I’m guessing that it dates from the 70s. It’s also in fantastic shape. I found it at the St. Lawrence Market a… Continue reading
Dainty Jewellery
While cleaning my room on Saturday, I came across this silver and onyx bracelet that I had forgotten all about. I keep it around as inspiration, should I ever take a silversmithing course… Continue reading
The Best Dressed Woman in Toronto
I saw this woman walking down Yonge Street last week and stalkerishly took a picture of her. She was like a fashion magazine spread come to life! Red suede peplum dress. Green Cartier… Continue reading
Free Nuit Blanche Art!
We had a great time at this year’s Nuit Blanche. This year, we just ambled about and experienced art as we came across it. Some of my favourite moments included getting Chicken and… Continue reading
Fall Coloured Bakelite Bangles
I know fall arrived, like, a week ago but here is a picture of a bunch of seasonally-hued bracelets to help kick it off officially.
Find of the Month: Art Deco 800 Silver Egyptian Revival Necklace
A grail find: An amazing, enamelled Egyptian Revival charm necklace from the 1920s. It’s marked 800 on the back and still has it’s original box clasp. The enamel is perfect and crisp. Best… Continue reading
A Slinky Snakeskin Purse
I reflexively buy any snakeskin I see at the thrift shops, like this black purse that I picked up at the Value Village on Wednesday after work. Which reminds me, I need to… Continue reading
Contest: Win This Bracelet From Addition-Elle
Guys. I’ll be honest with you. When Addition-Elle sent the gift certificate for the jeans, they said I could use it myself or gift it to one of my readers. I greedily used… Continue reading