My Parent’s Art
I was in Kitchener visiting the parents for Easter. As I have mentioned before, my folks instilled the collecting fever in me, taking me to antique and craft boutiques when I was a… Continue reading
I was in Kitchener visiting the parents for Easter. As I have mentioned before, my folks instilled the collecting fever in me, taking me to antique and craft boutiques when I was a… Continue reading
I went for a wander on New Year’s Day and found this lovely loon at the St. Lawrence Market for $5. The artist’s name is written in syllabics (the name should sound like… Continue reading
At the new Value Village in Kitchener, I also found a cool Inuit (or Inuit style) print. It looks to be an image of a woman cleaning a seal skin. An ulu sits… Continue reading
Pantone has named Tangerine Tango as it’s Colour of the Year for 2012. I celebrate this shade choice with a few citrussy faves that have passed through my collections. Schiaparelli Scarf Art Deco… Continue reading
Found for $20 at The St Lawrence Market. I actually saw him there a couple of weekends ago and went specifically to retrieve him and an art deco necklace that I didn’t have… Continue reading
It’s only been a year and half since I started looking for art for our walls, but Mr. Andrew gently suggests that perhaps we have too much. So this Helen Kalvak print may… Continue reading
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
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