Museum of Broken Relationships
JE owns a vintage Vaughn Claw hammer, a “California Framer,” circa 1940. She used it this January for a very specific reason. This Christmas she received a handmade wooden birdhouse …
Martin Luther King, Jr. Committee of Santa Barbara
Guest host Brigette Ginter spoke with folks from the Martin Luther King, Jr. Committee of Santa Barbara and this year’s student essay winners. Watch Video
A Collector Of All Things Scarves
A collector of authentic Hermes Carre Foulard silk twill hand-colored scarves frames them for her wall. Others she keeps in their distinctive slim orange boxes. By 1937 Hermes designed for …
Most Compelling Movies About Art In 2025
Artnet tempted me with a list of the Art World’s most compelling movies about art of 2025. I found them all so good I wanted to share. These films deal …
BIG NEWS in the Contemporary and Ancient Art Worlds
Santa Barbara appraiser Elizabeth Stewart talks about the latest news in the contemporary, and ancient, art worlds. Watch Video
2026 Art Market Prediction
Where is the art and decorative art market heading in 2026? Straight to the 1970s. High profile sales this past weeks show collectors aggressively returning to sexy trophy objects. The …
Joe Camel King of Swag
TT sent me a piece of 1980s-1990s swag, a Joe Camel Pup Tent. She wonders how a tent became associated with Camel cigarettes. As an advertising campaign, RJ Reynolds, in …
Ojai Art Center Theater’s Annie
Director Gai Jones joins actors from Ojai Art Center Theater‘s production of Annie, which runs through December 21. Watch Video
Art Nouveau Lamp Period or Not?
JP sent me a fabulous Art Nouveau style figural table lamp, a nude woman supported by a peacock. The woman’s outstretched arm holds the light fixture, a globe shape, encrusted …
Imbalance & The Complete Works of Jane Austen, Abridged
First filmmaker Dale Griffiths Stamos talks about her latest film, Imbalance. Then actors Kyle T. Hester and Kirsten Høj discuss Ensemble Theatre Company’s production of The Complete Works of Jane …