In the Pink!
I have found Trapper Point blankets Point Blanket coats before, and I bought a classic Queen Anne Stripe blanket from a fella off the eBay. But finally, after years of searching, I found… Continue reading
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All Grown Up
As some of you may remember, last winter I resolved to pursue the “Hot Matron” style as my signature look. Using Tilda Swinton as my inspiration, I’ve been quietly amassing a closet full… Continue reading
Paisley Underground
Nancy was in town from New York, so we went to Little India for some shopping and eating. I picked up a some cheap and chic paisley printed garments — a shift (pictured… Continue reading
Sidewalk Find: Olivetti Lettera 25 Typewriter
Look what I found on the corner of Manning and Queen the other night. An Olivetti Lettera 25 Portable Typewriter. Designed by architect Mario Bellini in 1974, it originally retailed for $109 bucks.… Continue reading
Vintage Jewellery Ads From 1985
I bought a Victoria & Albert Album from 1985 to help me research antique and retro clothing and jewellery. Since the book is 25 years old itself, I realized that the fashions and… Continue reading
Do Over: Dragons Awake
Here’s a love Nouveau-ish brooch I picked up for 50 cents at a garage sale last May. It was missing its centre stone and it took all summer to find an appropriate one… Continue reading
Sketchtorialist: My Designer Duds
UPDATE: Lanvin Confirmed for H&M! In anticipation of the rumoured Lanvin/H&M collaboration I’ve decided to draw some of my vast collection of designer clothes (as imagined on other people). Most of my (ahem)… Continue reading
Morning Announcements: Introducing Covet Garden
Covet Garden is here! About six months ago, I started working on a super awesome project with three incredible ladies: Lynda, Tiffany and Jessica. The idea was to do an online magazine about… Continue reading
Locket To Me
Here are a random collection of pictures I have found in lockets I have come across. Above and below are some Victorian-images. The lady’s photo above has a stamp that indicates that it… Continue reading
People Who Like People Jewellery
Just a random sampling of figural jewellery that I’ve come across over the years. Above is a French Ivory (celluloid) pendant of a 1920s-era couple. Dig his dancing slippers! Below is an 18K… Continue reading