My Favourite Things: Dangle Earrings
In olden times, a savvy woman would stretch her jewellery budget with convertible earrings. You would have one pair of the actual thingy that went in your ear and you would mix things… Continue reading
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Midweek Modness: Vintage Copper Matisse Pendant
I’m a sucker for mid century copper jewellery (even though it turns my skin green). Whilst researching it, I’ve often come across the names of designers who worked almost exclusively with the metal.… Continue reading
In the Pink: Finds From The St. Lawrence Market
Here are three more lucky two dollar finds from the St. Lawrence Antique Market. Above is a retro Aurora Borealis rhinestone brooch. It was missing two navettes, which I replaced with pink versions… Continue reading
My Favourite Things: Siam Silver Souvenir of Canada Bracelet
This Niello Siam Silver panel bracelet depicts the crests of the provinces of Canada. I love it because the Thai artist who fashioned it had clearly never seen a buffalo (depicted on the… Continue reading
My Favourite Things: My Name is Rhonda
I got this necklace about 10 years ago, from one of those jewellery shops on Yonge Street. This was during the first season of Sex and the City and although I’ve never sat… Continue reading
My Favourite Things: Omega Deville Watch
It’s disingenuous to say that this Omega Deville is my most beloved watch because I am fickle and usually my favourite is my newest watch. But this one is pretty special because it… Continue reading
Late Victorian Silver and Gold Picture Brooch
Another $2 find from the St. Lawrence Antique Market. That place is a candy shop, I tells ya! I love this lady A. Flett, O.S. She looks so happy and I just want… Continue reading
My Favourite Things: Summer Looks
One of these days, someone is going to catch me taking pictures of myself in the bathroom at work. In the meantime, here are some of my more successful summertime ensembles (in my… Continue reading
All New Review: Clarins Eye Quartet Mineral Palette
I teased about this eyeshadow palette last spring (I got it at a Clarins press event). And now it’s finally in stores. It’s pricey, yes, but I quite love it. Here’s why: 1.… Continue reading
Midweek Modness: My Favourite Rings
I’ve probably written about all of these rings individually before, but they have a certain awesomeness when posed together. Here are the deets. Clockwise from top left: Unsigned sterling and 14K biomorphic ring… Continue reading