Author Archives: Toronto Antiques on King

New Series: What Cynthia Bought

By Toronto Antiques on King | Published: August 4, 2011
We’re going to start a new series on this blog called, “What Cynthia Bought.” Every week we will feature one new piece that we think is particularly spectacular. Kind of like the “What I wore” of vintage goods. Take a look at this lamp, isn’t it just amazing? I want to pluck and eat one […]
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A Happy Day

By Toronto Antiques on King | Published: July 22, 2011
In the height of this year’s heat wave, this fiancee was literally jumping up and down with joy. We thought we’d share this happy moment with you. Enjoy the summer and stay cool! If you need glittery ideas, check out cynthiafindlay.com
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Rubies Mean that Summer’s Here!

By Toronto Antiques on King | Published: July 15, 2011
Half-way into July (I’ll say it again, half-way into July!!!) and I’d say it’s about time to do a ruby post. With its intense raspberry colour, ruby is birthstone for July. The ruby is one of the most prized gemstones in history. It was thought to promote power white warding off evil. The ruby represents […]
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Top Chef Alumni Dinner

By Toronto Antiques on King | Published: July 12, 2011
We are very excited to tell you about our friend, the chef extraordinaire David Chrystian. You might already know him from the second season of Canada’s Top Chef, or as the executive chef at Le Germain’s Victor. David invited his Top Chef roomies to join him in making a seven course dinner tonight. If you […]
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HAPPY CANADA DAY!

By Toronto Antiques on King | Published: June 30, 2011
Happy Canada Day, readers! Hope you’re day is full of barbeque and fireworks.
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A Vintage Wedding

By Toronto Antiques on King | Published: June 28, 2011
Do you ever wonder how to use your favorite vintage items? Check out how Mango Studios used items from the Cynthia Findlay collection  in their vintage wedding shoot. Mango Studios borrowed the antique lockets, the brass and glass heart shaped box and the brass elk antlers (which is the base to an inkwell). The photography […]
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Proposal in a Canoe

By Toronto Antiques on King | Published: June 25, 2011
Monet called, he wants his garden back. This is a perfect spring proposal to kick off a summer of love. Gary loved telling us about his beautiful girlfriend’s perfect hands. We needed to find these perfect hands a perfect promise ring. We did. Gary proposed in a canoe on  a stunning river, and the perfect […]
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