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My Aunt’s Charm Bracelet
I inherited my Aunt Nancy’s charm bracelet. Every little dangle tells a story about her life — places she’d been (charms from Alberta, Manitoba and Kitchener-Waterloo) and achievements (a graduation cap, a 747).… Continue reading
Midweek Modness: Erika Hult de Corral Mixed Metal Pendant
Here’s a pendant that I used to own. It’s marked “Ric” which is the signature of Erika Hult de Corral. De Corral studied at the Parsons School of Design in Paris then moved… Continue reading
My Solange Azagury-Partridge Collection
My Solange Azagury-Partridge for H&M Caged Ring jewellery collection
Loulou de la Falaise 1948 – 2011
A look at the style of fashion icon Loulou de la Falaise.
In the Stacks: Mexican Silver and Liberty London
I’ve shared these bracelets before, but they look so good with the Liberty of London fabric blouse I found at the Value Village last week that I had to shoot them again. Left… Continue reading
Do Over: Ceramic Dogwood Ring
I visited The Salvation Army on Parliament on Monday where I found three bags of broken jewellery. Here’s a picture of some of the highlights of that haul. As you can see, there’s… Continue reading
Random Aurora Borealis Rhinestones
In honour of the impending northern winter, here are a few Aurora Borealis rhinestone pieces I picked up at the Value Village last Friday. Czechoslovakian made glass jewellery (see the brooch pictured above)… Continue reading
Vintage Leather Flower Pins
I love making jewellery and I love handmade jewellery. Recently, my friend Holly started collecting handcrafted vintage leather flower brooches. Suddenly I am seeing them everywhere. I couldn’t resist picking up this pretty… Continue reading
Mid Century Modness: Llewellyn Xavier Paintings
Whilst visiting Mr. Andrew’s mum the weekend before last, her man, Stan, asked me to help him research some paintings that he had purchased while living in the Bahamas in 1975. Turns out… Continue reading