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đ˛Wow! Beyond honoured and thrilled to be included in this list of awesome humans who inspire me in my community and beyond. đ
Massive thanks to cathdun and bcliving for this wonderful shoutout to myself and my biz partner, dmilchard and comedydept . We really appreciate it. Thank you, Catherine, for all you do to support the arts in our province. #thecomedydepartment #entrepreneur . . . .. #smallbusiness #smallbusinessowner #bcbusiness #bcbuylocal #vancouver #vancouvercomedy
YupâŚit happened again. Jill brought in these two sweet bears (seen here sharing a sandwich and a cupcake) and they sold right away. Jillâs wee creatures always spark joy. Fresh is open Monday through Saturday 11-5.
A fun day with the Clint, Nigel and Shawn picniccreates from the field to the honey house. We enjoyed showing you all the steps that go into getting the honey from the hive to the jar. đđđ
(some sold, see below) HOUSE IN THE HAMPTONS YUPPIEâŚ
â¨SOLD⨠Huge âEven the Heart Skips a Beatâ contemporary canvas print by the fabulous artist RETNA. In a white wood frame with plastic pane, not glass, which has slight surface wear. 17 x 21 inches
â¨SOLD⨠Black & white Porsche vintage photography canvas print in a tall brass frame. 6 x 12 inches
â¨SOLD⨠âPictures by David Hockneyâ 1983 art book full of fab & frameable Hockney art, including his oh-so-famous 1966 âThe Splashâ & 1967 âA Bigger Splash.â Selected & edited by Nikos Stangos. In fab condition. Published by Thames & Hudson.
$90 Faaabulous find & a bit of a unicorn. Large 1970âs brass horn vase by French luxury designer Pierre Cardin. This heavy beauty is so unique! Left with itâs patina but it could be polished. The rare two others I can find are over $200, and the matching lamps are being sold for over $4000. This has been holding space on my mantle & if it doesnât sell itâs going right back up there! 7 x 2.5 x 8.5 inches
â¨SOLD⨠1970âs West Germany brick block vase. Thick, fabulous glass, in that classic 70âs aesthetic. I have two of my own that I use for soil-free plants- great for seeing root progress. Perfection! 4.5 x 3 x 9.5 inches
DM to purchase, local pick up or international shipping available
$45 Coach embroidered lobster loafers⌠đŚ Epic!! These are like-new and barely worn, or maybe not even worn at all. The bottom of one sole has a water stain, but no actual damage. So fabulous, I WIIIIIISH they were my size!! Size Womenâs 6.5. Many are selling for $250+ elsewhere!
$50 Vintage Ralph Lauren cashmere-wool blend cardigan-jacket. Soft with fabulous silver metal buttons & metal embroidery! Foncy! Can be worn casual open, or toasty warm buttoned all the way up. It says size 2X but I donât know what world that would be a reality- itâs definitely a Small. It could fit Medium but note that the arms are on the shorter side, I rolled them up a little in the photo. Super fab, classic, and so many others are selling for $150+! Shoulder to shoulder 15, pit to pit 40, length 20 inches
$10 Silky houndstooth scarf. 28 x 28 inches
$15 Thick layered gold-tone mesh chain necklace. Love! Has some patina in spots. 22 inches
$20 1940âs(!) Austrian crystal horseshoe brooch. This cutie is in such fab shape, though the rear shows some of its age. 1 x 1 inches
DM to purchase, local pick up or international shipping available
$20 Striped linen Dex jumpsuit with belted waist & pockets. Button-up front. In great condition. Size Medium, but itâs more of a Small-Medium. Bust 31, waist 29, length 47 inches
$15 Vintage red straw purse by RAFY with a scarf bow, button closure, & one inner zippered pocket. In fab condition. 10.5 inches wide x 2.5 inches thick x 7.5 inches tall
$15 Divanaâs Swarovski Clear Rivoli studs. Set in nickel-free rhodium-plated studs with some slight patina. These retail $80 new. 0.25 inches in diameter
$15 Divanaâs Swarovski Black Jet Rivoli studs. Set in nickel-free rhodium-plated studs with some slight patina. These retail $80 new. 0.25 inches in diameter
DM to purchase, local pick up or international shipping available
$20 Promesa tan button-up dress with retro-floral belt. Soft 90% rayon, 10% polyester, with fab buttons, large pockets, and slits up both sides. Size Small. Bust 30, waist 30, length 46 inches
$55 Vintage brass piano lamp. These classic lamps look good anywhere, and can swivel to face where you need the light. They can also fold down and sit as low as 7 inches, or stand as high as 18 inches tall. Comes with one edison lightbulb. Some slight patina & age here and there but overall still fab. 10 inches wide x 6 inches deep, height adjustable 7-18 inches
$15 80âs-style gold & clear wall clock. Thick plastics, Quartz clock, takes one AA battery. Keeps time well. Has some slight surface scuffing. 9 inches in diameter
$22 Tall âManhattanâ canvas print by Clare Caulfield in a brass frame. 5 x 13 inches
$14 1990âs New York City collectors plate with a gilded rim. As itâs from the 90âs, it features the Twin Towers. Ready to hang. 7 inches in diameter
DM to purchase, local pick up or international shipping available
â¨SOLD⨠âHey Jean, Donât Wear that Outfit Againâ American Psycho print in a âwood grainâ metal frame. 3.5 x 5 inches
$10 Striped suspenders. Adjustable elastic with easy to use clips.
$16 Espresso Yourself retro-style cup & tray. Porcelain espresso mug & dessert tray with no chips or cracks. Love this cute set! Dishwasher & microwave-safe. From Indigo, made in Thailand. Tray 6.5 x 3 / cups 2 x 2 inches
â¨SOLD⨠Huge inflatable 80âs cell phone. I used a pump to blow this up, but I guess it could always be sanitized and manually blown up, for the brave. Lol 5.5 x 5.5 x 25 inches
$10 each, Computer pointer arrow & hand enamel pins. 0.75 x 1 inches
DM to purchase, local pick up or international shipping available
âThe Yuppie Handbookâ 1984 paperback by Marissa Piesman & Marilee Hartley. This funny cult-classic satire was the inspo for the whole dang drop! âIs there a life after Preppies? Yup!â This is a self-proclaimed state-of-the-art manual for young urban professionals. Very 80âs, very funny, not entirely PC. In good shape. Published by Long Shadow Books.
$15
DM to purchase, local pick up or international shipping available
Discover BC businesses and products. Our feed is stocked with #bcbuylocal
đ˛Wow! Beyond honoured and thrilled to be included in this list of awesome humans who inspire me in my community and beyond. đ
Massive thanks to cathdun and bcliving for this wonderful shoutout to myself and my biz partner, dmilchard and comedydept . We really appreciate it. Thank you, Catherine, for all you do to support the arts in our province.
#thecomedydepartment #entrepreneur
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#smallbusiness #smallbusinessowner #bcbusiness #bcbuylocal #vancouver #vancouvercomedy
Sep 11
YupâŚit happened again. Jill brought in these two sweet bears (seen here sharing a sandwich and a cupcake) and they sold right away. Jillâs wee creatures always spark joy.
Fresh is open Monday through Saturday 11-5.
Sep 11
A fun day with the Clint, Nigel and Shawn picniccreates from the field to the honey house. We enjoyed showing you all the steps that go into getting the honey from the hive to the jar. đđđ
#honey #bcbuylocal #buylocal #bcfoodandbeverage #honeybeezen #swanvalleyhoney
Sep 11
(some sold, see below) HOUSE IN THE HAMPTONS YUPPIEâŚ
â¨SOLD⨠Huge âEven the Heart Skips a Beatâ contemporary canvas print by the fabulous artist RETNA. In a white wood frame with plastic pane, not glass, which has slight surface wear. 17 x 21 inches
â¨SOLD⨠Black & white Porsche vintage photography canvas print in a tall brass frame. 6 x 12 inches
â¨SOLD⨠âPictures by David Hockneyâ 1983 art book full of fab & frameable Hockney art, including his oh-so-famous 1966 âThe Splashâ & 1967 âA Bigger Splash.â Selected & edited by Nikos Stangos. In fab condition. Published by Thames & Hudson.
$90 Faaabulous find & a bit of a unicorn. Large 1970âs brass horn vase by French luxury designer Pierre Cardin. This heavy beauty is so unique! Left with itâs patina but it could be polished. The rare two others I can find are over $200, and the matching lamps are being sold for over $4000. This has been holding space on my mantle & if it doesnât sell itâs going right back up there! 7 x 2.5 x 8.5 inches
â¨SOLD⨠1970âs West Germany brick block vase. Thick, fabulous glass, in that classic 70âs aesthetic. I have two of my own that I use for soil-free plants- great for seeing root progress. Perfection! 4.5 x 3 x 9.5 inches
DM to purchase, local pick up or international shipping available
Sep 11
POLO YUPPIEâŚ
$45 Coach embroidered lobster loafers⌠đŚ Epic!! These are like-new and barely worn, or maybe not even worn at all. The bottom of one sole has a water stain, but no actual damage. So fabulous, I WIIIIIISH they were my size!! Size Womenâs 6.5. Many are selling for $250+ elsewhere!
$50 Vintage Ralph Lauren cashmere-wool blend cardigan-jacket. Soft with fabulous silver metal buttons & metal embroidery! Foncy! Can be worn casual open, or toasty warm buttoned all the way up. It says size 2X but I donât know what world that would be a reality- itâs definitely a Small. It could fit Medium but note that the arms are on the shorter side, I rolled them up a little in the photo. Super fab, classic, and so many others are selling for $150+! Shoulder to shoulder 15, pit to pit 40, length 20 inches
$10 Silky houndstooth scarf. 28 x 28 inches
$15 Thick layered gold-tone mesh chain necklace. Love! Has some patina in spots. 22 inches
$20 1940âs(!) Austrian crystal horseshoe brooch. This cutie is in such fab shape, though the rear shows some of its age. 1 x 1 inches
DM to purchase, local pick up or international shipping available
Sep 11
YACHT CLUB YUPPIEâŚ
$20 Striped linen Dex jumpsuit with belted waist & pockets. Button-up front. In great condition. Size Medium, but itâs more of a Small-Medium. Bust 31, waist 29, length 47 inches
$15 Vintage red straw purse by RAFY with a scarf bow, button closure, & one inner zippered pocket. In fab condition. 10.5 inches wide x 2.5 inches thick x 7.5 inches tall
$15 Divanaâs Swarovski Clear Rivoli studs. Set in nickel-free rhodium-plated studs with some slight patina. These retail $80 new. 0.25 inches in diameter
$15 Divanaâs Swarovski Black Jet Rivoli studs. Set in nickel-free rhodium-plated studs with some slight patina. These retail $80 new. 0.25 inches in diameter
DM to purchase, local pick up or international shipping available
Sep 11
DOWNTOWN YUPPIEâŚ
$20 Promesa tan button-up dress with retro-floral belt. Soft 90% rayon, 10% polyester, with fab buttons, large pockets, and slits up both sides. Size Small. Bust 30, waist 30, length 46 inches
$55 Vintage brass piano lamp. These classic lamps look good anywhere, and can swivel to face where you need the light. They can also fold down and sit as low as 7 inches, or stand as high as 18 inches tall. Comes with one edison lightbulb. Some slight patina & age here and there but overall still fab. 10 inches wide x 6 inches deep, height adjustable 7-18 inches
$15 80âs-style gold & clear wall clock. Thick plastics, Quartz clock, takes one AA battery. Keeps time well. Has some slight surface scuffing. 9 inches in diameter
$22 Tall âManhattanâ canvas print by Clare Caulfield in a brass frame. 5 x 13 inches
$14 1990âs New York City collectors plate with a gilded rim. As itâs from the 90âs, it features the Twin Towers. Ready to hang. 7 inches in diameter
DM to purchase, local pick up or international shipping available
Sep 11
(some sold, see below) WALL STREET YUPPIEâŚ
â¨SOLD⨠âHey Jean, Donât Wear that Outfit Againâ American Psycho print in a âwood grainâ metal frame. 3.5 x 5 inches
$10 Striped suspenders. Adjustable elastic with easy to use clips.
$16 Espresso Yourself retro-style cup & tray. Porcelain espresso mug & dessert tray with no chips or cracks. Love this cute set! Dishwasher & microwave-safe. From Indigo, made in Thailand. Tray 6.5 x 3 / cups 2 x 2 inches
â¨SOLD⨠Huge inflatable 80âs cell phone. I used a pump to blow this up, but I guess it could always be sanitized and manually blown up, for the brave. Lol 5.5 x 5.5 x 25 inches
$10 each, Computer pointer arrow & hand enamel pins. 0.75 x 1 inches
DM to purchase, local pick up or international shipping available
Sep 11
âThe Yuppie Handbookâ 1984 paperback by Marissa Piesman & Marilee Hartley. This funny cult-classic satire was the inspo for the whole dang drop! âIs there a life after Preppies? Yup!â This is a self-proclaimed state-of-the-art manual for young urban professionals. Very 80âs, very funny, not entirely PC. In good shape. Published by Long Shadow Books.
$15
DM to purchase, local pick up or international shipping available
Sep 11