Top Five Finds of 2010
A quick review of some of my favourite Thrift Club finds, including the Victorian Slide Mesh Bracelet, (pictured above) that I got in the fall but am only sharing here for the first… Continue reading
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Second Day of Christmas
Two Irish Bijoux.
First Day Of Christmas
A coral and cannetille ring.
What I Believe about Bracelets
I believe that if you are going to wear more than one bangle, that you should wear no less than three bangles, preferably five.
Miss Chatelaine
In olden times, ladies didn’t have pockets in their dresses. So the wore chatelaines — a clip or large brooch with chains and hooks to could hold various gew gaws that a woman… Continue reading
Midweek Modness: Monsters of Modernism Charm Bracelet
Charm number two of my planned Monsters of Modernism charm bracelet has arrived. It’s Toronto City Hall by Finnish architect Viljo Revell.
Onwards and Upwards With the Arts and Crafts
For me, the holy grail of jewellery design is finding pieces from the Arts & Crafts era. I got this glass and silver brooch in a lot at a recent Waddington’s auction. It… Continue reading
Onward and Upward With the Arts Pt. II
Went to City of Craft on Saturday. I got three arts by Toronto illustrator Greasychickenface. Two watercolour owls (pictured above) and, for Andrew, a bunch of bunnies (pictured below).
All New Review: L’Oréal Magic Smooth Soufflé Makeup
The folks at L’Oréal Paris were kind enough to send an advanced sample of the new Magic Smooth Soufflé Makeup, $20. So I gave it a spin. I like it’s light, mousse-y texture… Continue reading
Onward and Upward With the Arts Pt. I
When I’m sick, I like to clean. And I am feeling poorly this evening. So I’ve cleaned off my dresser and installed a sidewalk find mirror. I had to move some art around… Continue reading