Summer of Stripes Part 2
We talked about horizontal lines yesterday, but I wanted to share some other stripey favourites (so they didn’t feel left out). Above is a chevron skirt that I’ve been sporting just about every… Continue reading
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Summer of Stripes
I finally had time to go to The Bay to buy one of those striped canvas shoppers I’ve been seeing about town all summer. They are only $10. I may go back and… Continue reading
Mining For Gold
Once I met a guy who went from yard sale to yard sale looking for gold and silver. He said he was a goldsmith, and that buying old jewellery to melt down was… Continue reading
I Heart Hart House
The Fringe is over and overall our run of Gravestone Posse was a success. Our show was staged at CIUT, the University of Toronto radio station housed in the Map Room of Hart… Continue reading
Midweek Modness: Sten & Laine Rock Crystal Pendant
On my Monday amblings, I also picked up a Sten & Laine sterling silver rock crystal pendant. I’ve written about these Finnish designers before, but to recap, the Sten & Laine workshop was… Continue reading
Heart of Gold: Edwardian Fob Locket
Went out today for my first vintage hunt since the Fringe ended. I spent an hour perusing the back racks of jewellery at Gadabout, where I found this pretty heart shaped locket. It’s… Continue reading
Etched Victorian Hinged Bangles
The past two weeks have been crazy busy (more on that tomorrow). This week I have to catch up with mundane activities like meetings, work and laundry. Plus it’s like a million degrees… Continue reading
Fraternizing With the Jewellery: Odd Fellows, Etc.
Always coming across strange symbols and such on jewellry. A few years back, I used to wear a huge ring with three linked ovals on it. A friend, Craig Wallace, mentioned that it… Continue reading
Spare Some Coin Jewellery
In some circles jewellery is seen as portable wealth. Nomadic peoples, such as the Romany, had to carry their assets with them. Brits are fond of sovereign rings, which feature a gold coin… Continue reading
Midweek Modness: Enamel Dove Brooch
Dig this crazy enamel dove pin. Doesn’t it convey a feeling of fun and peace? I wish I still had it because it’s a super stressful week, what with Gravestone Posse the Fringe,… Continue reading