*SOLD* The perfect LBD! Light enough for layering, with a sweet sash to tie into a bow at the back. Size Small.
Price: $20

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*SOLD* This very pretty pair of milk glass snack sets is part of the Rosecrest line made by Federal Glass of Columbus, Ohio. Perfect for afternoon tea and sweets for two!
Price: $20

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Dear Treasure Trovers,

I don't know about you but I'm feeling pleasantly dazed after this gloriously summer-like Thanksgiving weekend.  It was a triple whammy for me: birthday, Thanksgiving, and my grandparents' anniversary.  I also decided to attempt my first turkey, and blithely invited a dozen guests over.   

Saturday was spent puttering in Hudson, enjoying Finnegan's Market and a scrumptious tea.  Sunday afternoon was spent anxiously hovering over pots and pans (gravy and stuffing from scratch, because my first bird was going to have proper accoutrements, dangit), regretting not having a basting brush, and repositioning the meat thermometer far too many times.

Sohrab was a wonder - while I was whirling around in the kitchen all afternoon, he made sure the rest of the apartment was squeaky clean and ready to receive both our families and several dear friends. Poor Betty-cat meowed and wandered in puzzlement as the vacuum roared, and as large items of furniture were moved around.

Later that evening I stood in the doorway of the Trove room and beamed at the sight of our guests cheerily crammed around two tables groaning with food (my sister and mom each contributed to the spread), and sparkling with our fine china (a Craigslist find, years ago, being used for the first time). Sohrab had positioned three bouquets of autumn flowers on the window ledge and my sister's boyfriend had made three pumpkin pies, which waited on the sideboard. My first attempt at gravy could have used more turkey drippings, the mashed potato more butter (I'd shoved a bowl of boiled potatoes at my youngest brother when he stepped into the kitchen and he gamely mashed away), but the bird was juicy and delicious (though I nearly fainted watching my mother in law take her first bite) and plates were demolished with gusto.

Everyone then moseyed to the living room while Sohrab prepped tea and my mum and sister arranged the desserts: two kinds of pie, an angel food cake, a gooey Filipino rice cake, and a large apple strudel.

The kitchen clattered with the sounds of several guests taking turns washing and drying, any attempts I made to pick up a sponge or dish towel were loudly rebuffed and I'd find a small plate with dessert in my hands instead!

A few hardy guests stayed til the wee hours as we engaged in a three hour boardgame session - fueled by more tea, crackers, grapes and cheese ...and a bottle of Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio.

All in all, a delightfully hectic weekend, with much to be thankful for.

The Trove will be picking up the pace over the next few weeks, as the request for specific gift items for the holidays are starting to roll in.    Please do feel free to email me or to leave items on your holiday wishlist in the comments and I'll see what I can do!

Cheers,

Mary Jane

Newly sparkling in the Trove!

I'm receiving requests for vintage jewelry to wear to schmancy autumn events, so will be stocking more dressy pieces, as well as more sterling silver.

From left to right:

1. Vintage Sarah Coventry maple leaf silver-tone bracelet: $15
2. Sterling silver and carnelian ring, size 6 3/4: $20
3. Sterling silver and pale peridot hoop earrings: $30 *SOLD*
4. Boldly beautiful large cloisonne pendant in vibrant green, yellow and orange on an extra long gold-tone chain: $20 *SOLD*
   
   
   

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*SOLD* I dare you not to grin when you see this daffy little squirrel perched on your tabletop. The acorns are salt & pepper shakers. Made in Japan.
Price: $10

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*SOLD* Set of five classic mid-century modern stacking green glass candleholders, designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk of Denmark.  They stand 2 1/2" tall and are marked Dansk Designs Denmark IHQ.

Price: $20 for the set

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1. *SOLD* Grindley Creampetal gravy boat, made in England.
2. *SOLD* Adjustable cameo ring, jadeite-green enameled brooch, sterling silver and moonstone pendant
3. *SOLD* Regal blazer, Ou Empereur Ou Rien
4. *SOLD* Mid-century modern classic!  Set of 5 Dansk candle holders
5. Vintage leather and fabric purse, Dovando

* The prices on over 20 items have been dropped -
see the Recently Reduced section *

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Looking for a cozy room filled with treasure to spend a rainy afternoon in?
Sunday Trove raids are available between noon and 5pm!
Fresh tea will be served.

Please contact me to set up a session.

Sneak peek at some of the treasure...

1. Sterling silver ring, size 6
2. Pair of glass decanters
3. Big and bold navy & red asymmetric necklace
4. Sarah Coventry necklace and bracelet set
5. Hector Delamontagne travel case
6. Denim blazer
   

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*SOLD* Add a vibrant pop of mid-century modern colour to your bar or sideboard! Small glass decanter with four shot glasses.
Price: $15

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Marla's perfect Little Black Coat:

"I bought this little black coat back in the fall of 2009 when the Trove was just starting up and it has served me very well! It is the perfect cut, the perfect weight, and it's been everywhere with me. I have other fantastic items purchased from the Trove, but this coat is my favorite!"

 

Fetta put together a very cute photo collage of all her favourite Trove finds: 
black silk dress, fun skirts, an assortment of jewelry.

Toni uses two of her vintage Trove finds to help keep her office in order.

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*SOLD* Vintage oval casserole dish, with bumper crop of harvest goodness adorning both sides. Made in England.
Price: $15

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*SOLD* These vintage glass bottles range in height from six  to seven and a quarter inches and could be used as decoration (so pretty in a window or on a mirrored tray!), to mix small amounts of dressing or syrups for a brunch, or to hold miniature versions of mouthwash or aftershave in a guest room.

Price: $15 for the set of four

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*SOLD* Sterling silver & mother of pearl claddagh ring.

Size 5.

Price: $20

"The Claddagh's distinctive design features two hands clasping a heart, and usually surmounted by a crown. The elements of this symbol are often said to correspond to the qualities of love (the heart), friendship (the hands), and loyalty (the crown).

Claddagh rings may be used as friendship or relationship rings depending on the intention of wearer and, in the case of a gift, of the giver. There are three traditionally accepted ways of wearing the ring which may signal someone's relationship status:^[1]

1. When worn on the right ring finger with the heart pointing to the fingertip, the wearer is free of any attachment.
2. On the same finger with the ring turned around, it suggests someone is romantically involved.
3. When the ring is on the left hand wedding ring finger it means the person is married or engaged.<sup>[1]"
   
   -</sup> Wikipedia

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*SOLD* Vintage milk glass bowl in creamy yellow, with four blue rose posy details gracing the exterior.

Diameter:  9"

Price: $15

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Thank you to everyone who's been responding to the poll (see column to the right).   I'll be sure to keep an eye out for more vintage books, leather bags, and pendant necklaces.   

Beginning with the sparkliest of those options:  CAMEO!

Left to right:

1. White carved necklace drop with horse and waves, no chain: $10
2. Circular locket vintage pendant necklace, the locket is 1 3/4" in diameter: $20 *SOLD*
3. Hand stitched rose motif cameo with tasseled end, reversible to embossed gold tone floral filigree motif: $30 *SOLD*
4. Black & gold glass rose cameo pendant necklace with clear rhinestone dangle: $15
5. Red glass with gold accent cameo pendant: $20 *SOLD*
6. Two strand pearly beads & white with clear glass beads necklace with cameo clasp. Clasp is a milk glass and dark amber tone cameo with faux pearl and clear rhinestone accented frame. Some wear on clasp back with visible metal loss.  Necklace part can be detached from clasp on both ends & the clasp can be worn as brooch: $20

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Sohrab and I spotted this robin's egg blue beauty for $10 at a garage sale this weekend.  It looks like it may have been used as a hutch, and it was instant love for both of us.   Sohrab WALKED IT HOME on his shoulder and then we carried it up four flights of stairs!  We tried to make the shelves fit in the kitchen, but we needed an extra crucial inch between the fridge and stove to make it work.   Then we tried to fit the shelves in the Trove and, wouldn't you know, it fit like it was made for the space.   

I love living in NDG for so many reasons, and excellent garage sale treasure is one of them!

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Saturday Specials in the Trove:

Blouses: $10
Skirts: $10
Blazers: $15
Dresses: $15-$20

Leather jackets: $50
Purses/bags: $10-$40

*Jewelry: 50% off*
Housewares: $10-$30
Designer items: $40-$60

Please do contact me to set up a raid.

Appointments are available between 12:00 and 7:00pm
*Students receive a $10 credit to start the shopping*

Also!
Lots of fun garage sales in the area
Kavanagh Vintage:  I am in love with their vintage lamps and wall of cowboy boots!
Spicy & sweet delights at Briimstone Chocolates & Fudge: curry in chocolate?  Oh you bet! And her Turtle fudge is addictive.  Consider yourself warned.
Full-bodied coffee and melt-in-your-mouth croissants just around the corner at Café 92°
Bruxe Magasin General:  just opened this month!
10 mins west of the Trove, the best burgers in town: Burger de Ville!

Cheers!
MJ

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SOLD
Beautiful set of four milk glass tea cups, with arched floral pattern.
Price: $25

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*SOLD* I have a small but growing collection of vintage turquoise Pyrex, and I love how the colour and graphics pop against our white shelving.   

Oval Pyrex serving dish, divided down the middle.   It measures 12" long, 8 1/2" at its widest, and 2 1/4" tall.   The chartreuse floral detail is a little faded in spots, hence the low price!

Price: $10

 

Inspiration:  Vintage Pyrex adds pops of colour to your kitchen!

Photo: DesignSponge

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*SOLD*

Attention music lovers!

In the late 19th and early 20th century's the New York Metropolitan Opera House sold librettos for their operas.  The libretto contains the original words in Italian, French or German with a correct English translation. 

These librettos are for Rheingold and Tannhaeuser.  Each booklet is about 36 pages and contains the entire two act script or dialogue in both German (left side) and English (right side), plus the music score for piano is also included.

The booklets are circa 1920 and originally sold for 30 cents.  Each measures about 7" X 10". 

Price: $10 for the two

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*SOLD* Add a harvest-themed accent to your mantel, kitchen, or study with this vintage brass pear-shaped container.   It stands 9" tall and has clean sculptural lines.

Price: $15

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