Woodstock 50th anniversary
Maureen McFadden recalls her experiences at the Woodstock Music and Arts Fair, August 15 to 18, 1969, fifty years ago this weekend.
Two Examples of Chinese Rose Medallion Porcelain
Appraiser Elizabeth Stewart, PhD gives a lesson about Asian ceramics, Chinese porcelain with Rose Medallion pattern. Presented in Antiques Roadshow fashion.
Smitty and Julija
Interview with Smitty West and Julija Zonic of the duo Smitty and Julija.
The Grand Era of Dining
A young 20 year old reader, JE, saw a piece of furniture in a local antique shop, and sent me a photo. She likes it but doesn’t know how to …
The History of Dinnerware
Elizabeth Stewart, PhD talks about the history of dinnerware and the value of this 18th century pewter plate.
Viva La Spanish Flavored Textiles
GM, who works at a local secondhand store, offers plenty of Fiesta Costumes for sale as I write this. A Rio Grande Vest at the shop evokes the Spanish Colonial …
Our Lutah by Drama Dogs
Director Ken Gilbert and Actor E Bonnie Lewis talk about Our Lutah by Drama Dogs, a one woman show.
Are these slag glass candlesticks made by Tiffany?
Elizabeth Stewart, PhD explains how to tell if these Art Nouveau slag glass candlesticks are made by Tiffany & Co. or not. Mantel pieces such as these are considered garnish.
Fabulous Art Deco Daum Glass
GD showed me a simply fabulous Daum Nancy colorless glass decanter from France, made in the early 20th century. Created in the Art Deco style, we see a frosted glass …
Roberto Benavidez: Pinatas of Earthly Delights
Interview with sculptor Roberto Benavidez about his exhibit Piñatas of Earthly Delights at UCSB’s Art, Design & Architecture Museum.