Japanese Singing Bowls “Sound Bath”
After eighteen months we need deep relaxation, muscle regeneration, and better concentration. HOW TIMELY that JF sent me two “singing” bowls from his home altar. His collection of Japanese standing …
Marlene Vitanza and Marlene Struss
First, Marlene Vitanza, owner Peregrine Galleries, talks about celebrating forty years of business in Montecito. Then, Marlene Struss discusses her Dancing with Paint exhibit at the Architectural Foundation of Santa …
South American Stirrups for Small Feet
PS sent me a fascinating pair of South American stirrups SO SMALL I suspect they’re lady’s stirrups. In times past people only prized dainty lady-feet. What a JOKE. When you …
Heritage, Craft & Evolution: Surfboard Design
Executive Director of the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum, Greg Gorga, and artists John Comer and Renny Yater, talk bout the Heritage, Craft & Evolution: Surfboard Design 1885 – 1959 exhibit …
Fabulous Hindu Lamps
JE wrote that she found these lamps at her favorite thrift store, Destined for Grace, in Santa Barbara about four years ago. The tag on them read: “From a Hindu …
The Architecture of India
Dr. Allan Langdale discusses his A Summer Lecture Series: The Architecture of India presentations for the Architectural Foundation of Santa Barbara. Watch Video
Top Secret Tips for Scoring at Spring Fleas
Flea market dealers kept their stock in garages for more than a year. They took advantage of the push to de-clutter we all felt, so the STOCK for the fleas …
Art Nouveau Lamp with Semi-nude Female
JP sent me a fabulous Art Nouveau style figural table lamp with a nude woman supported by a peacock. The outstretched arm of the woman holds the light fixture. A …
Three Local Indie Authors
Local authors, Bee Bloeser, Peter Martin, and Lisa Angle talk about their new books and how they kept writing during the pandemic. Watch Video
Silver Dresser Set a Nice Little Treasure
DS sent me a silver dresser set received as a gift to her grandparents in 1900. It came from the Sturtevant Family of Framingham, Massachusetts, a famous, indeed giant, name …