I FINALLY Researched Antonio Stagnoli
Antonio Stagnoli painted this midcentury modern piece that hung in my dining room for thirty-three years. Don’t remember where I found it, probably a thrift store. I never looked up …
Shedding Light on an Oil Lamp
CS sent me a recent find at the wonderful Destined for Grace Thrift Store in Goleta. A 19th century Nautical Oil lamp that somebody electrified. The story of her lamp …
Dividing Up Your Possessions for Your Kids
How do you avoid a family melt-down? Who wants WHAT? WHY? And HOW to divide equitably? My experience counseling families allows me to suggest the following: Step One Discuss what …
Having a Ball with a Regency Fan
BE sent me an 1810 folding Regency fan used in ballrooms in England, a Battoir (batting) fan of silk, embroidered with sequins and painted. The painted scene shows an elegantly …
Diego Rivera Possible Original Treasure
SJ showed me a drawing before she framed it. She thought it an original Diego Rivera when she saw it in Ventura at the Boys and Girls Club Thrift store. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …