Favorite Things: Sterling Silver Bow Ring
This wee tiny bow ring is one of my favourites because it’s like wearing a string around your finger to remind you of something. I wear it to remind me to look on… Continue reading
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Aaron Leighton “Spirit City Toronto”
Toronto illustrator Aaron Leighton‘s book Spirit City Toronto is not new, but it’s new to our home. Just today, I saw a leaf scuttle sideways across our yard, even though there was no… Continue reading
Pea Green Patent Birkenstocks
I had hoped that I had my spring clothing needs covered, but my beloved yellow patent Birkenstock thong sandals gave up the ghost this weekend. In the past, I’ve been able to have… Continue reading
Midweek Modness: Pewter Rune Tennesmed Moose Pendant and Earrings
Pewter was a favorite material of the mid-century craftsperson. And why not? It doesn’t tarnish, it’s inexpensive and it’s easy to work with. Scandinavian countries also had a long tradition of working with… Continue reading
Skirts Go Long
The lovely spring weather this weekend inspired me to take my latest vintage floral-print Liberty skirt for a spin. The hemline falls mid-calf, but I was emboldened by all of the longer skirt… Continue reading
Reunited! Olivetti Lettera 25 Typewriter Now With Case
Back in September I found this Olivetti Lettera 25 typewriter on the sidewalk. At the time I did some research which indicated that the machine originally came with a vinyl carrying case. The… Continue reading
Beady Eyed: Smokey Quartz, Amethyst and Jadeite Necklaces
Once I had a lovely green graduated jadeite necklace. For some reason I stopped wearing it (probably because I have too much jewelry) so I sold it. I immediately regretted it. These kind… Continue reading
Sidewalk Find: No Lion, No Witch, Just Wardrobe
An interesting feature of Downtown Toronto housing — especially in pre-Edwardian buildings — is that there are not a lot of closets. We have exactly one closet in our house. Which is why… Continue reading
Liberty Fabric
It would appear that this week’s posts are not very educational. More bragging than blogging. But I must show off the lovely Liberty fabric Jessica brought me back from her recent trip to… Continue reading
Do Over: Mexican Silver Turquoise Cuff Bracelet
This bracelet was missing a stone. It just so happened that I had a single turquoise earring that was missing its mate. The turquoise from the earring has matrix and the other stones… Continue reading