The plastic known as Lucite celebrates it’s 75th birthday this year. This clear thermoplastic (meaning it can be shaped) is also known as Perspex, Plexiglass or Acrylic Glass. One of the first jewelleries… Continue reading
Summer = Garage Sales = People who don’t want to haul stuff back into their houses = free stuff on the sidewalk. Pictured above are some of the useful and decorative items I… Continue reading
I cannot resist ancient Egyptian-themed jewellery. I am not alone. I have owned pieces from Victorian to contemporary times that were made all over the world. When I bought this pendant/brooch, I could… Continue reading
As I mentioned last month, I went to the Vichy Health Cube to have my skin assessed. I knew that I, like most folks, have combination skin (dry with an oily t-zone). I… Continue reading
Mr. Andrew is in the market for new specs, so we’ve been spending a bit of time with opticians recently. I can’t help but notice that retro style frames are in. Especially circa-’80s… Continue reading
Picked up this early 1970s knock-off of a Bulova for Christian Dior watch at the St. Lawrence market last Sunday (that’s it for my weekend haul, I swear). Compare the above with the… Continue reading
I haven’t been hunting on eBay much lately. Partially because the pickings are not as good – it’s more dealers and less regular joes selling. Which means that everything is more expensive. And… Continue reading
Found for $20 at The St Lawrence Market. I actually saw him there a couple of weekends ago and went specifically to retrieve him and an art deco necklace that I didn’t have… Continue reading
For my friends in the US, here’s is a cute 10K, early 20th century lapel pin I got in an eBay lot a long time ago. Have a happy holiday!
It’s busy times this week, what with both Gravestone Posse opening and the new issue of Covet Garden launching on Wednesday. I did sneak over to the St. Lawrence Market on Sunday before… Continue reading
