Tag Archive | "Traditional"
Library: The Saint Laurent & Bergé Legacy
I would NEVER pay $123.50 for a shelter book, which is why I'm only now getting to The Private World of Yves Saint Laurent & Pierre Bergé (Vendome Press). I have coveted this title since first seeing it late last year, but only recently did it find its way to my favorite book reseller, Toronto's BMV, where I scooped up a copy for $49. I have yet to find a discounted edition of the Christie's hardcover catalogue from "the sale of the century," The Yves Saint Laurent Pierre Bergé Collection, but a friend has kindly loaned me his copy so I could blog about it here.
BMV Holiday Bonanza
Saturday, November 28, 2009
It wasn't until I browsed the Chapters/Indigo decor section yesterday that I appreciated just how rich and current BMV's latest crop of half-price shelter titles really is. I came home with Nancy Corzine's Glamour At Home ($29.99, suggested retail $62 CAD), but I could have strained my back carting away any number of hot holiday book offerings.
Do It Yourself: House Names and Numbers
Saturday, October 17, 2009
In the English tradition of naming houses, my Mom and Dad decided that "Idyllwood" wold be a fitting moniker for their 1928 Tudor-style home, which is set on the edge of an ancient, wooded ravine. And since you can't have a name without a sign, I set about creating an appropriate plaque with the help of Toronto's iCOPY Express, a local print and sign business. They cut the peel-and-stick letters while I waited for less than $20. Many homeowners use these vinyl cut letters to mark their house number and street name.
International Check-In: Edinburgh
Friday, September 11, 2009
As a Canadian of Scottish heritage I was looking forward to Homecoming 2009, a 12-month event welcoming back the Scottish diaspora to celebrate Scotland's contributions to the world as well as the 250th anniversary of poet Robert Burns' birth. Although we didn't sample the official Homecoming offerings, we did commemorate in our own way by absorbing the history, grandeur and beauty of Scotland.
Stroll: Notre-Dame West, Montreal
Friday, July 24, 2009
After Rue Amherst, our number two priority in Montreal was to survey Notre-Dame West where about 25 antique dealers trade wares ranging from 20th century kitsch (Retro-Ville, No. 2652) to sublime 18th, 19th and 20th century rarities (Milord, above and below, No. 1870). The so-called Quartier des Antiquaires de Montreal (Antiques Quarter) exhausted us, there was just so much to see.
Sunday, July 25, 2010
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