I Found An Art: Wounded Loon
First let me say that the only reason I’ve been frequenting the Value Village and Salvation Army this week is to drop off donations. I am trying to be getting rid of things,… Continue reading
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Why Dive Watches Are So Cool
Check out my vintage deep sea diving watch collection. Aren’t they sexy? Of course, you probably shouldn’t actually try to scuba in a 40-year-old watch. The seals and stuff that make them waterproof… Continue reading
I Know Here
Last Sunday, we were hanging out with young Casey at Totstock. We spent a lot of time in the story telling tent. There we heard author Laurel Croza reading from her book I… Continue reading
For King and Empire: More Canada Day Finds
My Brother-in-law just met the Queen! And speaking of royalty, here’s a First World War love token with a Canadian forces emblem. It’s inscribed “United we stand for King and empire.” The locket… Continue reading
Mid Century Modnesday: Russian Amber Ring
I found this lovely ring a couple of weeks ago at one of the Scarborough Value Villages. It looks very Scandinavian but has post 1958 Russian hallmarks. Unfortunately the amber is quite badly… Continue reading
Even More Value Village Finds!
It was a great weekend for vintage finds. And I haven’t even started taking pictures of Saturday’s garage sale booty yet! Here is the last of my discoveries from last Friday’s trip to… Continue reading
Another VV Find
When I was about 9 or 10, I really wanted a Tiffany Taylor doll. She was super glam in her lurex body suit and chartreuse overskirt. But the main thing was that with… Continue reading
I Learn Something New Everyday
Part of the fun of finding cool vintage stuff is researching it. On Friday, I picked up this pretty panel bracelet, stamped with a Japanese-style scene of cranes in front of Mt. Fuji.… Continue reading
My New Hair
So? What do you think? I loves it! Here’s the story, morning glories: I got a makeover for fashionism.ca. The video will be up in the next few months. The colour by Luis… Continue reading
Golden Years
Gold prices hit an all-time high last Friday, breaking the $1250 US/a troy ounce barrier. Which is making it harder to find fancy jewels at places like the Value Village or Goodwill. Unless… Continue reading