*SOLD* The recent heatwave means that many of us cubicle-dwellers have been, shall we say, pushing the boundaries of the office dress code just a tad. I know I've been hearing the strange sound of flipflops on the office carpet a lot in the last two days. By all means, wear them flip flops on your way to work, but then reach into your desk drawer and slip your tender tootsies into these beauties. Eggshell off-white with a snakeskin strip, and nice stable wedge height.

Size: Label says 8 I'm told they're a small size 8 - more like a 7.5

Price: $15

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Vintage rhinestone necklace - dress up jeans and a blouse, or use it for some shimmer with an LBD!

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****SOLD****Hot summer nights bring out a serious spicy food yen in me. Salsa, spicy guacamole, cold bean soup, and some tortillas, and I've got a nice light summer dinner. I'd enjoy it on my balcony, but well, not so much with a humidex in the 40s, y'know? Keep your al fresco food undercover with this small domed server. It measures 7" in diameter and 3" in height (4" with the handle). I enjoy how the clay texture is exposed at the circumference and on the bottom.
Price: $10

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Pair of shabby chic French Victorian style portrait prints (1950s) by American artist Cherry Jaffe Huldah (1901-2001). Distressed wooden frames in cream colour, and one of the frames has the original foil sticker on the back.
Dimensions: 6.5" x 7.5"
Price: $20 for the pair

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This decanter would look right at home in any of Scheherazade's One Thousand and One Nights tales. Heavy glass bottle encased within a graceful metal frame. The hinges running round the middle of the bottle are engraved with a floral motif.
Height: 11"
Price: $15

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Be careful today Trovers, it's the kind of hot that leads people to rash decisions. I myself am contemplating buying one of those kiddie wading pools (a turtle-shaped one), dragging it into my livingroom, and filling it with ice water and bath toys. I'd splash there all day, watching the entire brilliant single season of Freaks & Geeks. And eating ice cream sammiches.

A-hem.

Soon to glitter in the Trove:

• vintage wood badminton racket
• pair of framed 1960s kitsch prints
• genie-esque decanter
• antique bamboo & bone mahjong set, with original rule book, all in a beautiful rosewood box

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The cheery tomato red of this 70s sauce pan will pop prettily on your stovetop, and the wooden handle and lid handle are a treat! It stands 6 1/2" tall (with the lid handle) and is 7" in diameter (without the long wood handle).
Price: $10

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One of the trends in home decor which I'm enjoying tremendously is the introduction of mad mixes! Hollywood Regency lucite chairs with a shabby chic pedestal table? Why not! Mid-century iconic Saarinen table with Art Deco wrought iron bistro chairs? GO for it! If your diningroom or kitchen needs a chair update, these early 80s steel and leatherette chairs (made here in Montreal by Samton) will add a masculine, sculptural element to the space. The rich caramel colour of the seats contrasts with the strong square angles of the steel frame.
Price: $60 for the set of 4 chairs

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Mark: L& Sons Ltd Hanley England
Pretty floral pitcher, eggshell white, c. 1940s.
Height: 5"
Diameter (across opening of pitcher): 3 1/4"
Price: $15

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This is a great accent chair, c. 1960s. The seat is covered in faux wood grain vinyl. The curved backrest has a distressed cream painted finish. And I love how the front legs are cylindrical, while the back legs have straight edges. The chair is a little banged up, but very sturdy. Would make a very nice entranceway chair, and would also work in a home office, or as part of a mismatched kitchen set.
Height: 32"
Price: $20

Inspiration:
Mid century chair in global chic setting

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Happy to report that the kitty has been found!

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Vintage medical cart in lightweight but very sturdy metal.
Three shelves, slightly scratched finish, and all on wheels.
Height: 29"
Width: 20"
Depth: 15"
This would be very useful in almost any room. In the bathroom, for your towels and toiletries. In the kitchen, to keep your recycling organized, or to keep your prize vintage kitchen ware on display. In the bedroom, as a bedside table, with a lamp on top and plenty of room for books! In the livingroom, to bring your plants towards the light (plant hospital!) and in a jiffy, this would make a great snack or drink cart for a bash :)
Price: $25

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• Set of 4 early 80s tan leatherette and steel chairs, by Samton (Canada)
• 1960s wood chair, with original vinyl seat and painted curved back
• carved wooden bird figurine
• small 1970s red enamel saucepan, with wooden handle
• small 1960s industrial white metal 3-tier cart, wheeled

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My dear friend's cat, Abitibi, jumped off the balcony on July 1st and has been missing since.
Last seen on the corner of St-Urbain and Duluth. If anyone has seen this cat, please email me.
Thank you.

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I've recently developed a fondness for metal items as home decor - particularly when used as contrast for more feminine pieces. This industrial metal wire basket would be a fun black sheep amongst a flock of wicker baskets on display. I'd fill the wicker baskers with flowers, and then leave this basket empty within the display. Or almost empty - mini-Lego magnets would adhere to it :)
Height (including handle): 10 1/2"
Length: 10"
Depth: 7"
Price: $10

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Here's a piece of classic Matt & Nat from a few years back! The rich chocolate brown and bright turquoise stitching make for a playful combo on a practical baguette bag shape.
Length: 12"
Height: 5 1/2"
Depth: 6"
Price: $20

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Stainless steel meets streamlined modern design in this very striking '60s lamp! The pivoting head and height (46") make this a nifty reading lamp, positioned next to a comfy chair.
Price: $35

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Vintage trunk in medium blue. The main body is made of a lightweight but very sturdy plastic, and the frame is steel with brass clasp & corners. Would work well in almost any room! As a low coffee table, toy chest, side table or blanket box.
Measurements: L: 30 1/2", D: 19", W: 11 1/2"
Price: $60

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Ahoy-hoy dear Trovers!

There are a few trove raid spots available tomorrow (Saturday) between 11am and 3pm, please feel free to contact me if interested.

Some new items available:

• 1980s patchwork leather purses in cream & tan, and in black & brown
• 1960s red shift sundress with pink hibiscus print
• Tibetan silver women's rings, very boho-chic
• blue chest, originally a soldier's kit trunk (brass metal frame)

Special! All $10 items are 3 for $20 this weekend!

Enjoy the sunshine, lovelies!

MJ

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Such a sweet little silver-plate cup, by William Rogers.
2 1/4" across, 3" high at the tallest point on the handle.
Price: $10

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Label: unknown
Size: 6-8 (with bust of 36B or less)
100% cotton summer dress in honey-tan, with fitted elasticized waist. The two adorable pockets feature floral embroidery in bright red, blue, yellow and green. (Brown suede and leather belt not included, but can be added for an additional $5.)
Price: $15

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The molded plastic aquamarine center of this pendant has a really interesting raw texture which captures and reflects light in an eye-catching way. When you turn the pendant in the light, it moves between aquamarine and pale violet. The chain measures 11" (or 22" if you measure the entire length) & the marquise-shaped gold-tone setting is a little baroque, a little Egyptian, and very very pretty.
Price: $10

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