by Toronto Antiques | Mar 28, 2012 | Cynthia Findlay, Georgian Jewellery, Victorian Jewellery, Vintage Jewellery
“Hair is at once the most delicate and lasting of our materials, and survives us, like love. It is so light, so gentle, so escaping from the idea of death, that with a lock of hair belonging to a child or friend, we may almost look up to heaven and compare notes with...
by Toronto Antiques | Feb 10, 2012 | Cynthia Findlay, Estate Jewellery, Toronto Antiques on King, Victorian Jewellery, Vintage Jewellery
In spite of Britain’s infamous reputation as a highly reserved people, Queen Victoria was a great romantic who wore her love for her husband and children on her proverbial shirt-sleeve. Queen Victoria’s love of her family inspired a wave of sentimental Victorian...
by Toronto Antiques | Oct 11, 2011 | Christmas, Cynthia Findlay, Gemstones, Rubies, Vintage Jewellery
Although we try, we can’t really say it is the Christmas season yet. However, this year we are calling this pre-Christmas season the “listening season.” Tread quietly and you will hear the faintly whispered hints from loved ones. Be a good listener and you will be a...
by Toronto Antiques | Sep 9, 2011 | Cynthia Findlay, Jane Dayus-Hinch
Oh what fun we had! Thank you to everyone who came to our tea party. It was a true success, a triumph of Victorian etiquette and roaring good time. Jane Dayus-Hinch is a well of excellent wedding advice. She also looks lovely in pink, I think you will agree. We also...
by Toronto Antiques | Aug 18, 2011 | Cynthia Findlay, Entertainment District, Interior Decor
I’m trying to write a blog about the fabulous night we had last night watching Wishful Drinking, Carrie Fisher’s one-woman autobiographical show, but I am distracted because Paul Simon just came on the radio and my, the man can create a beautiful sound. “Remember me...
by Toronto Antiques | Aug 10, 2011 | Art Deco, Cynthia Findlay, Engagement Rings, Estate Jewellery, Gift Ideas, Royal Wedding, Vintage Jewellery
Who says only royalty can enjoy a royal life? Katherine and Darren have a romance story that rivals that of the Duke and Dutchess of Cambridge. First, the couple enjoyed high tea at Dalvay by the Sea, the resort where Prince William and Kate Middleton stayed on their...
