Do Over: Aquamarine Ring
Eight or nine years ago, the artist Rachel Feinstein appeared in a Marc Jacobs ad wearing her signature 68 carat aquamarine ring. This ring fired up a desire to obtain a ginormous jewel.… Continue reading
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Expert Advice: Charles Baker Strahan on Summer Hair
We’ve started to get a taste of summer here in Toronto. At least the humidity part. Which means that it’s time to share summer hair care advice. Charles Baker Strahan, Herbal Essences Celebrity… Continue reading
No More Cabs For Cutie
The picture above is of some fake NYC cabs used in a filmed televisual program they were shooting across the street from the office I’ve been working at for the last eight months.… Continue reading
Neat Sheets: Vintage Vera
Look what I found at the Value Village – A vintage Vera Neumann top sheet. It has a few holes, so I plan to use it for the fabric. Still, I am pleased… Continue reading
Bringing It Back: Vintage Turquoise Bolo Tie
Last summer, when I was at my parent’s trailer with my nieces, we went to the Salvation Army in Southampton. My middle niece picked up a bolo tie. I asked her if it… Continue reading
Midweek Modness: Taxco Abstract Cat Brooch
We’ve talked about Taxco silver before. And we’ve talked about how Scandinavian modernist jewelry before. This kitty kat brooch is both Modernist and Mexican. It’s marked TC- or TH-163, which dates it after… Continue reading
Yard Sale Find: Scandinavian Bent Plastic Swag Lamp
We got this swag lamp at a yard sale for $1 on the weekend. It reminded me of an Arne Jacobsen or a Le Klint, but it is probably closer to Ikea. Anyway,… Continue reading
Window Shopping: Weekend Store Roundup
Went on a bit of a walkabout Saturday morning with Mr. Andrew. We checked out a few new and not-so-new shops along the way. While their goods are a much higher price point… Continue reading
Yard Sale Find: Black Pearl Necklace
Yard sale season is in full effect, y’all. I found this princess-length black pearl necklace (with matching earrings) at the same place we got the lamp I posted about yesterday. I’ve always wanted… Continue reading
Miss Mooz Shoes
I was not happy when a shoe store took over the old Magic Pony space. But I was happy to see a Toronto retailer carrying Miss Mooz shoes. I’ve seen them online, but… Continue reading