grinning from earring to earring

Do your earrings hang low? Do they wobble to and fro?

Read on to review our ravishingly rare retro earrings. 

A pop of colour is an understatement when it comes to these 1960's zesty lime green earrings. This pert and perky pair of earrings attended some parties in their past life says the previous owner.

$7

Let the lime transport you to a sublime moment. 

Photo Credit: Travis Muise

You'll appear as though you've been prancing through a lush garden of talking flowers…

…when wearing pleasant petunia earrings. Their purply hue is so purdy, it'll put a pep in your step!

$5

We're over the moon with these magical crescent earrings. The flowery pearl accents emit a darling glow.

$10

Bows and pearls sing a sweet duet in this daydreamy pair. They are music to our ears.

$10

These diamond shaped earrings showcase an adorable atomic flower pattern.

$5

Go sailing in a pool of happy tears in cheery, cherry red sailboats.

$7

We adore the art deco appeal of these danglers.

$10

The Mad Hatter would tip his hat to chapeau earrings. We always declare our love for hats worn on our heads, but hats upon our ears are wonderfully wonderland-esque! 

$7

Golden fans and ruby red blooms are a radiant combination!

$10

If you desire something more dainty, delicate roses are dandy. 

$7

$10

Don't fret if your ears aren't pierced; many of our earrings are screw-backs and clip-ons. Remember that clip-ons have another use: fancying up your collars!

$5

If you find our collection EARisitable, don't miss our first pop-up of the season on Saturday May 3rd. We hope you find a pair you'll treasure!

"How are you getting on?" said the Cat, as soon as there was mouth enough for it to speak with. Alice waited till the eyes appeared, and then nodded. "It's no use speaking to it, she thought,
'till its ears have come, or at least one of them."

cameo appearance

Cameos are the objects of our affection. They are a type of jewelry with engravings of enchanting images of nature or charming figures of women and men (though men are rare). One of the many reasons why we are enamoured by cameos is that at a mere glance, you can be swept away to a more gracious era. In our eyes, they are simply the crème de la crème.

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Although cameos have been around since the Hellenic Age, they became a favourite during the Victorian Era where royalty could not live without their beloved cameos. The cameo is special because it transcends the whims of fashion- therefore remaining a timeless piece of jewelry! 

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 We literally fall in love over and over again with the carved motifs that embody these miniature masterpieces. Many of our cameos feature delicate portraits of elegant ladies, with beautiful upswept hairstyles and dreamy profiles.

Pay close attention blog readers: If you are in need of a gift idea for the ravishing lady on your arm, we daresay there couldn't be a more classic or romantic piece of jewelry to give your doe, your dear, your darling. I (Vanessa) have inherited a cameo ring and necklace that my father gave to my mother as a declaration of his love during their teenage years. I can't help but swoon over these petite sculptures accenting my finger and declate.

Don't fret, although this beauty has sold to a radiant lass, we have other vintage and vintage-inspired cameos in stock. Even in the absence of this necklace, we will never forget the detailed framework surrounding the portrait.

This cameo is 10 KT gold-plated and is one of our most alluring cameos because of its ample motif.

We also adore the ornate gold enveloping this cameo.

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The shorter hairstyle of this cameo gives a mid-century flair to this ring.
 

Once again, our cameo is embedded in such a divine setting.

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Reflecting the Victorians love of gardening, many cameos depict gorgeous floral arrangements, surely inspired by the finest flowers blossoming in secret gardens. The creamy relief against the dark background of this work of art is unique to our collection and is captivating indeed. As well, the fact that it can be adorned as a necklace or brooch is such a fabulous perk!

$10
 

The minty green background of this cameo necklace is refreshing.

$20

Our fetching cameo scarf clip is too good to be true!

$8

Our cameo praising wouldn't be complete without sharing these handmade cameo wall decorations. We are just smitten with this adorable pair and imagine them regally hanging in a quaint powder room or little girls room. 

pair for $8

 It is no surprise that cameos have been treasured for centuries. We can't help but notice how customers aplenty have been intrigued by the mystique and grace of the cameo. We will surely continue to hunt these artful pieces of jewelry for you and yours xo

cuckoo for crawls

If you were crawling on Friday, we don't have to tell you about the undeniable vitality this city has to offer. We are always in awe of the interesting people we meet during this remarkable event. What makes these evenings so exceptional are the people flooding the streets - storeowners, vendors, and visitors alike have made art crawls the obvious place to be every second Friday of the month. If you haven't already, check out Human Stories, a blog which gives a heartfelt and honest account of various Hamiltonians.

Musicians kept these fabulous flocks of people tapping their toes, dancing in the streets, and letting the good times roll on every street corner.

And of course, it wouldn't be an art crawl if not for the art.

We have so much fun at the James North art crawl and there is no better way to describe it than a "feast for the senses." Marvel at the splendours of artwork and the whimsical wares of vendors and storeowners, listen to toe-tappin' tunes that will send you dreaming, and let your tastebuds soar when you devour the unique flavours home to James North - such as the Portuguese Natas at Ola (if you haven't tried one of these delectable bundles of joy, then what are you waiting for?) Click here for Hamilton Hive's review on Ola and the Best Portuguese eateries in the city.

Some highlights for dizzy alice would be meeting a salt and pepper shaker enthusiast. This man was so grateful to find us because he had a hankering to make some additions to his collection; needless to say, he bought all the shakers dizzy alice had to offer!

Another girl was amazed with her retro skort find. Not only did she fall in love with the happy polka dots of this piece, but she knew it would add the perfect function to her bike riding.

A visit from a past customer was very rewarding! She told us exactly how she likes to wear her brooch - she loves to embellish her shirt by wearing the brooch on her hip and wanted to thank us again for the  striking piece.

A big "thank you!" to the lovely ladies, Steph and Maggie, who brought a special allure to our tea party - they sat so stately, you could have mistaken them for the red and white queens themselves!

We give a warm 'fare thee well' to the following dizzy alice items. We know they have made their way into lovely new homes.

Sunny sunflower clip-on earrings:

"Caucus Race" brown leather satchel bag:

Fresh green and white scarf, as well as elegant gloves:

(Stay tuned to an upcoming blog on wearing scarves!)

These glamorous earrings as well as the "Black Widow" wide-brimmed hat featured in our past "Mad Hatters" blog post:

Thanks again to all family and friends who came out to support us.

We hope to see new and familiar faces at our next pop-up!

Until next time, peace, love & curiosity,  

dizzy alice xo

What is your favourite part of the art crawl? What do you hope to see more of in August?

Leave us a comment and let us know!

Many of dizzy alice's photos are taken by the talented

Travis Muise.

If you'd like to contact him for your own photos, you can reach him by email

travis.muise@gmail.com