***SOLD***
Striking mid-century lamp with funky wooden base.  With the shade (original shade -  it has some cosmetic issues), it stands over 2 feet tall.    Fully functional, though it does have a few dings and scratches, hence the low price for a nifty mid century piece.
Price: $20

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***SOLD***
If Joan Holloway (I know, I know, I'm a little fixated) were to attend a picnic, she might choose something like this to wear!  Fully lined black & white gingham dress with portrait neckline.  Falls to just below the knee.
Label: Smart Set
Size: 5
Price: $15

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***SOLD***
This gold-painted twig bowl is a surprisingly lightweight vintage metal piece that would serve very well as a sculptural element on a mantel, coffee table, or bookshelf.   It is approx 2' at its longest, and about 6" tall.  Fill it with origami spheres, or mirrored balls, or put it on your vanity and dangle your earrings from it :)
Price: $15


Detail




View of from the top - marquise shape.



Makes for nice sculptural element on a mantel or table.



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***SOLD***
"Bronte was designed for Hornsea Pottery by John Clappison and was introduced in 1972.

The attractive Bronte range was discontinued by Hornsea Pottery many years before Hornsea Pottery ceased trading..." ReplaceYourChina.com
Set of 5 mugs: $20

Some are marked 1972, others 1973



Impeccable condition

Gorgeous retro glaze

Stackable



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***SOLD***
Label: Forever 21
Size: S
Cropped red, black & grey blazer with 3/4 sleeves.   Would work well with a plain tee and well-worn jeans for a casual look, and would also serve as a cheeky structured topper to a cream or black skirt or dress.   Feeling daring & a little rock & roll?  Mix it up with some animal prints and classic black sneaks!
Price: $15

 

Inspiration:

Photo:  Pensudarjane on Chictopia

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***SOLD***
Label:  KL by Karl Lagerfeld Paris
Size:  8-10
Demure black & cream empire waist day dress by the pony-tailed Lagerfeld who once famously said, "...I like designing coats least of all. What I really love are little black dresses."
Price: $60


Empire waist, roomy short sleeves, ruched bodice, free hip size



Cute cream belt ties in back.



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Detail: pendant

 ***SOLD*** Simple & sweet faux pearl drop pendant with original 26" chain.  Vintage 60s from the Victorian revival.  Some wear to the metal and a few small markings on the pendant, but has lots of charm and wear still in it.
Price: $10

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You may have to brush up on your wolf-whistle technique.   You will likely have to use this when you see yourself in the mirror in this wonder of a frock.  Channel your inner Marilyn!   Navy blue airy cotton blend, with red print (not dots - see close up photo below), backless, and with a gorgeous halter neck.

Label:  French Connection (aka FCUK)

Size: XS/S  (waistband is 27.5", hips are free, bosomage is approx 36")

Price: $30 (similar model FCUK dress retails for $98)

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One of my goals for this year is to improve my terribly rusty french speaking skills.    After over 10 years of working in primarily english-speaking environments, my ability to converse in my second language has deteriorated alarmingly.  I'm not so bad in social situations, but part of that might be due to (ahem) a little liquid courage, and something tells me that carrying a flask of said courage into potential bilingual work situations won't go over well.

I'm considering taking an intensive course this summer, but in the meantime the best way to learn is to practice.  I figured that rather than sitting at a café table across from a total stranger, it might be more fun & relaxed to wander the downtown shops for an hour once a week while conversing.  Having done my time in retail (hello Gap!  hello Jacob!), I'm fluent enough in 'shop girl' french to have a comfortable jumping off point, and this might make it easier to transition into current affairs, film reviews, interview situations, and more.

If you know anyone out there who might be interested, I can offer Trove credit, portrait photography, and/or even cash!   If you know anyone looking to practice their spoken english, I'm also willing to do a language exchange.

Wicked greeting card by Navy Blue Notes.

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***SOLD***
Label: H&M

Size:  tag says 10  (the skirt is pinned 1" smaller to best show its full shape on the mannequin).  The waist on this skirt is 29," and the hips are free
I love the ombré melting of  Aegean blue into fresh green on this full circle skirt.  It is fully lined, and all in an airy summer-ready cotton.
Price: $15


Lovely cool colours



Profile view - shapely pleating at the back

 

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****SOLD***
Label: Gap
Size: tag says 0, but I have a 28" waistline and usually wear a 6 yet it fits me fine
Heavy cotton circle skirt, perhaps 2" above-the-knee, with nice deep pockets.  The dusty khaki green colour is a versatile neutral, pairing well with warm tones (tangerine, reds, yellows) and cool ones (navy, cobalt, amethyst).  The wide waistband beautifully defines your waist and provides a backdrop for fun belts.  This skirt looks great with a simple tank and a beaded necklace.
Price: $15



Full circle silhouette + pockets!



Best photo of the material and the colour.



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I'm scurrying around in the sunlit livingroom with armfuls of clothing so I can take the Trove pics for the week.   Bettycat is hurrying around after me and sniffs at the base of the mannequin whenever I change the outfit on it.  Many pretties coming soon to this space, including:

• strapless black  & white F21 dress, M/L, with pockets
• coral pendant necklace
• vintage striped blouse by Sweet Baby Jane, S/M
• dark pumpkin orange skirt, American Apparel, M/L
• triple moonstone pendant necklace
• pigment green dress, 3/4 sleeve, scoop neck, H&M, size 6/8
• double aventurine & silver plate ring, size 5
• adjustable costume rings, owls galore
• KL by Karl Lagerfeld little black dress with cream piping
• heavy cotton high-waisted circle skirt, Gap, S
• Special item! French clear glass double bulbous shaped syphon bottle with pewter neck (1895-1920s - signed, MARQUE DEPOSEE; VERITABLE SELTZOGENE D. FEVRE)
  

  

  Six of the pendants available in the Trove this week.

  
  

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Canadian Art shares its picks for the top visual-art documentaries from this year's Festival International du Film sur L'Art, kicking off today and running for 10 days, with dozens of films showing at Place des Arts, the NFB, Concordia, the MMFA, CCA and more. 

There are also films on Art History, Comics, Jazz, Photography and much more.
Box Office details here.

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***SOLD***
Three blue lace agate semi-precious stones make up a striking pendant, silver-plated, that measures 2" in length.  The chain measures 18" and is included.

Price: $15

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Label: Jacob
Size: M
The boyish plaid is balanced by the ruffles!  Would be very cute peeking out from under a cardigan or blazer now, tucked into higher waisted jeans.   And later, when warmer weather comes, this will help you channel your Daisy Duke, just pair with your fave denim cut offs (knotting it at the midriff optional).
Price: $10

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Nice long chain



**SOLD***
Vintage white cameo profile on a black background, in a delicate gold-tone setting.   The chain is 26" in length.

Price: $15



Close up of pendant

Detail: back of pendant

 

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***SOLD***
Label: Talbots

Size:  tag says 8,  but the waist is 27"-28", which falls under the Small category in many brands
This knee-length skirt is would make a great addition to a capsule of classics for your Spring/Summer 2011 wardrobe.  It has a thin black stripe on a white background,  pockets, and belt loops if you wanted to add a woven leather belt, or perhaps a red patent leather one.  The skirt is a heavy cotton blend and has a nice weight to it.
Price: $15 (retailed for $90+)

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***SOLD***
Vintage dark peach cameo pendant (1" long) with creamy Victorian-style profile of a grecian lady.
Setting is gold-tone metal, as is the 24" chain.
Price: $15



Eeps.  Sun was hiding when I snapped this pic.

 

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