Beauty In The Ruins: Georgian Silver and Diamond Earring

I found this late Georgian era earring in the very first bag of broken jewellery I ever bought (technically it was a mason jar, but let’s not get hung up on details). I… Continue reading

Bright Lights, Big City

Yes, Day-Glo is back, but please apply sparingly.

Midweek Modness: Enamelled Copper Pheasant Brooch

Don’t have much to say except that I could not resist this cute enamelled bird. The shape reminds me a little bit of Charley Harper’s abstract birds (see example from Charley Harper: An… Continue reading

Look! Books! The Crown

For fans of all things vintage, there’s no read like a good historical thriller!

Georgian Jewels

I’ve been practising my photography skills. Looking back at past posts, I realize that some jewels didn’t get a good close up when I first wrote about them. So here are their do-overs.… Continue reading

What I Would Wear to the Golden Globes: Erin Fetherston

I bought this Erin Fetherston for Juicy Couture Holiday 2010 dress at Winners. My contract ends this Friday and I should be socking away dough, but still I bought this dress. I just… Continue reading

January Birthstone: Garnet

Welcome to January (yes, we know it’s been January for a week now, but it’s been difficult to get up to speed in this post-holiday state of torpor). If you were born this… Continue reading

Battle of the Balms: Vichy Aqualia and Body Shop Lip Balm

Fighting chapped lips, testing lip balms.

Do Over: Caged Quartz Necklace and Drop Pendant Marriage

A rough version of a Pool of Light Necklace.

My Mocassin Collection

Gracious Good loves mocassins.

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