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 of the glowing grapes. This is a Czech piece, made in the 1920’s. Carrie Fisher, who is currently in town doing her one woman “Wishful Drinking” show, has a very similar lamp on her stage.

I can see this lamp in the sun room of a beautiful country house.
Question, how would you use this lamp? in a study? living room? dining room? I’d love to hear your decorating ideas.

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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 heat and power. We are celebrating summer with these stunning gems.

For more rubies, check out cynthiafindlay.com/rubies

Our ruby collection was featured in the fabulous magazine, “Arabella.” Check out their magazine arabelladesign.com

We are also celebrating the summer with the fabulous Mirvish performances of Carrie Fisher and Hugh Jackman, both of which are right at our doorstep

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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 want a superb dining experience, get down to Victor and experience a foodie paradise.

VICTOR RESTAURANT

HOSTS

ALUMNI DINNER

Thursday, July 12, 2012

David Chrystian, Trevor Bird and Gabriell Cruz of Top Chef Canada

This collaborative dinner will feature dishes inspired from both TOP CHEF Season Two and the produce of British Columbia and Southern Ontario.

David, Trevor and Gabe will share behind the scene stories of their time filming Season Two.

7 course Dinner inclusive of canapés and wine pairings

Seating is limited, tables of 6 for – 1000

Individual tickets – 175

Taxes and gratuity not included

30 Mercer St. Toronto, Ontario M5V 1H3

P 416-883-3431 F 416-345-9501

aleverty@victorrestaurant.com

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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 and the props are simply stunning. Check out the post at  mangostudios.com

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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.

Proposal in a Canoe

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 hands now wear a perfect ring.

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