Glass Pendants (set of 8)-$50

Ease the stress of shopping for your cousins, daughters, nieces or aunts and get 8 beautiful pendants in one shot! The one in the middle is made with a vintage baby spoon and the other pendants are all glass pendants in various shapes and colours, with pretty ribbon string. Ideal for stocking stuffers!  The hardest part? Deciding which pendant goes to who!

E.T Mug and Figurine Set-$10

How's this for 80s memory lane?  ET mug, in excellent condition and 4 accompanying ET figurines, in various blue-eyed positions.  Figurines are look great on the bookshelf or window nook and this set would make the perfect gift for anyone who remembers the glory days of Spielberg.

**sold** Vintage Christmas Glasses (set of 8)-$15

These darling vintage glasses will bring holiday cheer to any household. Perfect for drinking eggnog with family and friends. 4 of these tumblers are still in their original packaging and set comes with 4 other ones, for 8 in total!  They feature a festive teddy bear with snow-capped trees in the background. All matching, all in excellent condition.

6-Piece Cow Set-$10

Add chuckles and whimsy to your dinner table and home with this vintage 6-piece combo.  The set includes a salt and pepper shaker, a creamer, a sugar bowl, a milk pitcher and a toothpick holder.

Hardy-har-har Mugs (set of 4)-$10

Do you know anyone who loves golf? Bad dad jokes? Being a a joker?  Celebrate your favourite all-round goof with these comical mugs.  The ridiculous graphics are sure to get a chuckle, or, at the very least, a good ol' eye roll.

**sold** Pyrex Beehive Mixing Bowls (set of two)-$15

They really do look like beehives!

These two vintage Pyrex bowls are different than the usual pyrex mixing bowls that I've seen.  They are both a matte-white colour and have strong ridges all down the sides.  The bowls are nice and deep which is quite nice for mixing things that get messy.  The smaller one has a small pouring spout.  Neither bowl has handles.  Both are in excellent condition.

Darling Dish Set-$20

This delightful dish set would be an excellent starter set to achieve the 'mix and match' look that is so popular right now.  See below:

This set, made in Romania, has beautiful plates with scalloped edges and fish-scale detailing and includes:

2 saucers
6 teacups
1 creamer
6 bread plates
7 dinner plates

Handmade Straw Bag-$15

This precious, tightly woven natural straw bag features vibrant woven grape coloured grape-coloured pansies with bundles of flowers adorning the corners.  This bag is surprisingly spacious and the long handles allows it to fit comfortably on your shoulders.  The inside is lined and the bag's overall shape is oval.

**sold**Guess Wallet-$20

This slate-grey and black patent GUESS wallet is brand new and comes in its original box. I wasn't able to find this exact model anymore but GUESS wallets usually retail at $45+.  Its flashy exterior takes nothing away from its functional interior for all your wallet needs.

**sold**Ornate Gilded Tea Set-$25

I'm actually not sure how to describe this ornate decorative piece.  I hope that the picture captures the detailed etchings on the teapot, goblets and tray.  I hope the picture shows the rich golden tone of the set.  I hope the pictures conveys how pretty this is.

**sold**'Wheat King' Glasses (set of 4)-$10

Every time I see these glasses, I immediately get the Tragically Hip song, 'Wheat Kings' stuck in my head.  These Prairie-loving glasses are straight from the 1970s.  They would do well bringing malted barley and wheat beverages (ie: beer) to your guests.  And, yes, that's where my wheat references end...

Cowboy Clutch-$15

Clutches are all the rage right now.  This eccentric clutch measures 30 cm by 17 cm.  Pictured on both sides is a pretty typical cowboy scene, making this a pretty atypical clutch.

Delicate Dish and Soap Duo

My newest creative venture.  Teacup saucers with rose or sandalwood-scented soaps and tied up with pretty ribbon.  Perfect for a gift or even to brighten up your own hand-washing area.  Limited quantities!!

$3 each or two for $5.

**sold**Curiously Cool Teapot Set-$30

This sturdy teapot with sugar bowl and milk pitcher has a kitschy floral Amish design, accented by hearts and ample-bosomed woman.  You will find an Amish/cowboy couple settled deep within a colourful wooded area.  It is made by James Sadler and Sons Ltd, who have been making ornate and playful teapots since 1882.  Teapot measures 17 cm high.  Both creamer and sugar dish are 7 cm across.  All three items are in excellent vintage condition and would be a great designer piece to your breakfast or brunch table.

**sold** Pyrex Casserole Dishes (set of 2)- $20

Matching rectangular Turquoise on White Snowflake pattern.  One is is more shallow than the other, both are sure to let your delicious dish shine at any potluck or party.  Measures about 25 cm by 18 cm.

3 Ladies of 'Mad Men' -part 2-

The Clothes:

Kiwi-green shift dress with matching bolero jacket.  The
shape is pure Joan although the colour would be fantastically
bold on her.  I still think she can pull pretty much anything off.
**SOLD**

**SOLD**

Sweet secretary blouse: Guess who?
Size S.
No longer available.

Pleats and pearl buttons? Peggy, all the way!
Size S.
No longer available.

Sweet vintage pleated dress in fushias, raspberries  and dusty roses.
3/4 length sleeves.  Size S-M.
$15

**sold**Biting Remarks. Various Cards-$10

Sample texts:

-So if he finally calls, should I say that I'm busy to punish him or should I go out with him since that's what I want to do anyway?

-I'm so much hipper in my mind than in reality.

-After a certain point, going to clubs can be summed up simply-it tastes like chicken.

3 Ladies of 'Mad Men'

Ok, I'm the first to admit that I was late in getting into the 'Mad Men' game.  But I've given it a chance and I am totally on board now and rushing to catch up on the series.  It's hard for me to decide which lady's fashion stylings I prefer but every episode is always such a treat to watch for the authentic details.  Hats off to Janie Bryant, the show's costume designer...

Stay tuned for my ongoing ode to the ladies of 'Mad Men'

The Shoes:

Betty Draper: a touch of sophistication.
Dark taupe pump with simple gold buckle on the side.   Size 8.
No longer available.

Peggy Olsen's sweet, sensible style.
Dark auburn, with ruched toe and kitten-heel. Size 8.
No longer available.

Raspberry Mary Janes with kitten heel.  Size 7.
$10

Screams of Joan (see picture above!)
Size 8.5.
$10
SOLD

Vintage Bakeware Duo-$25

I totally remember these from when I was a kid.  Not so much what was baked in them but the pictures are such a strong visual memory.  Both of these oven-safe dishes are in perfect condition and come with their respective lids.  Cooking with still life bakeware? Why not? Love those root vegetables!

Vintage Fruit Glasses-$10

Fruit salad, anyone?  Sip your summery drinks in these delightful glasses with decals of bananas, strawberries, pears, gooseberries and watermelon.

Beatrix Potter Treasuries (set)-$10

Beatrix Potter's beloved friends, in all their glory!

Peter Rabbit's Giant Treasury includes Peter Rabbit, Squirrel Nutkin, Benjamin Bunny, Baaaad Mice, Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle, Mr. Jeremy Fisher and the Tailor of Gloucester.

Giant Treasury of Beatrix Potter includes Fierce Bad Rabbit, Miss Moppet, Tom Kitten, Jemima Puddle-duck and Roly-Poly Pudding.

These hardcover anthologies are in excellent condition and will entertain children of all ages!

**sold**Vintage Bike-$130

It's the same bike, different location.

This winsome CCM army green bike is in great vintage condition and after some air in the tires, would be good to go!  One-speed, backward brakes.  Comfortable seat and handlebars.  Comes with a detachable metal front-basket for all your grocery needs.  Stand out from the BIXI crowd!

**sold**Bakeware Duo!-$20

Pyrex and Glasbake lovers, this one's for you!  This winning combo of canary yellow Pyrex mixing bowl and avocado green Glasbake baking dish with a simple daisy pattern will serve you well in the kitchen.  Both have definitely been used and loved but are in great condition.