Midweek Modness: Yet Another Buch + Deichmann Bangle

Was in Shakespeare, Ontario last weekend with my sister, niece and nephew. It is the land of exquisite but very expensive antiques. I did find an example of a Buch + Deichmann bangle… Continue reading

Cleaning Up My Desktop

Here’s a bunch of random things I took pictures of with every intent to blog about, but never quite got an angle on word-wise. For example, I was going to do a post… Continue reading

I Rode the Rocket

I finally got to ride on the new TTC subway train. I was so excited that I started taking pictures like paparazzi at a movie premiere. I was not alone in my public… Continue reading

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

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

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