Window Shopping: CTS
The Canadian Thrift Shop at Queen and Spadina is always worth a visit. It’s better curated than other thrifts, such as the Value Village or Sally Ann. This means that things can also… Continue reading
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More Scarf Magic
Why do I keep buying vintage scarves? Like this Laura Ashley floral print number I picked up last week. I certainly don’t need any more scarves, but I can’t resist them. As I… Continue reading
Midweek Modness: John Frederics Hats
In the 1950s, John Frederics was one of the most celebrated milliners in the US. He was most famous for Vivien Leigh’s hats in the movie Gone With The Wind. He was a… Continue reading
Cindy Sherman for M.A.C.
Cindy Sherman is doing a collaboration with M.A.C.! I have been a huge fan of photographer Cindy Sherman since University. I love how, over the years, she’s explored so many angles of portraiture… Continue reading
A Pattern Emerges: Diane von Fürstenberg Dress
My friend Becky has been taking classes up at the Sewing Studio. She’s very excited about it and know I have a bit of a bug to do some stitching. I picked up… Continue reading
Jewels That Jingle Jangle Dangle
Because I am going through Fringe Festival withdrawal, I thought it was appropriate to share some fringey favourites. Above is a celluloid necklace which I sold in a moment of needing cash fast.… Continue reading
Peachy Keen Richard Wyman Resin Bangle
A note about jewels that I find. I usully pick up a piece because I think it’s pretty. Sometimes I am looking for a specific example from a certain era. And I do… Continue reading
Midweek Modness: Gervais Enamel Pendant
Québec was a hotbed of modernist design in the 1970s. While lesser known than his contemporaries de Passillé-Sylvestre, Robert Gervais was an enamellist who also favoured bold, colourful abstracted figural designs. Unfortunately, that’s… Continue reading
Mid Century Mystery: Ceramic Vase? Mug?
Found this unsigned pottery thing-a-ma-jig at the Value Village on Monday. I’m going to put flowers in it but I have no idea what it’s original purpose was. It’s got a handle but… Continue reading
On the Mend
Sunday I decided to catch up on my darning. Both my Proenza Schouler for Target and my lucky yellow cardigan had come apart at the collar. I try to mend things instead of… Continue reading