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.

First Vintage Watch of 2012: 1949 Omega

Picked up this pretty ladies’ vintage Omega Cocktail watch at The St. Lawrence Antique Market on January 1st. According to its serial number, it was manufactured between 1947 and 1949. For $10, I… Continue reading

Midweek Modness: Acrylic Studio Ring

This ring is a bit of a mystery. It’s signed but I can’t quite make out the name. It could even be a contemporary piece, but because the acrylic stone reminds me of… Continue reading

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