Monthly Archives: November 2009

The Good Witch’s Wedding

[slideshow id=8 w=500 h=332] Once again Toronto Antiques on King has been the proud supplier of props for a film production.  This time its a Hallmark movie called “The Good Witch’s Wedding” staring Catherine Bell and Chris Potter. The stylists for the film rented this chair with foot stool, side table, lamp with painted shade, tea […]
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Come check out our booth at the Oakville Antique Show this weekend!

WHERE: St. Volodymyr Cultural Centre, 1280 Dundas St. W (Hwy 5) Oakville, Ontario WHEN: Saturday November 14th and Sunday November 15th, 2009 WHAT: One of the GTA’s best shows with great quality and varitey of antiques, estate jewellery, collectibles, folk art, furniture and more from 30 expert dealers. Visit this website to print out a […]
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Topaz is the official gemstone of November

  A few interesting facts about topaz: The name topaz is either derived from an Sanskrit word meaning “fire” or from an island in the Red Sea fomerly called Topazos, now called Zabargad, which was the ancient source of the stone peridot. Topaz does not just come in the golden-brown tones for which it is […]
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Victorian Hairwork and Mourning Jewellery

This design on the face of this beautiful Victorian brooch is not what it seems at first sight.  Believe it or not, it is actually made out of human hair – a notion that never fails to cause a strong reaction in people, whether shock, awe, disgust or delight. Personally, I think Victorian hairwork jewellery […]
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Make Your Own Eco-Friendly and One-of-a-Kind Gifts

[slideshow id=9] www.countryliving.com Make your own eco-friendly and one-of-a-kind gifts this year by turning antique teacups, vintage egg cups, and old tins and other containers into candles!  We love this!!  What a creative idea this is, featured in the holiday issue of Country Living (on newsstands now). There are so many beautiful, interesting, and wonderful items […]
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