Journal

  I want to thank everyone who made it to my sale for coming. It’s so much fun to see everyone rush in right in the beginning! I hope you all had a good time, I was so busy writing tags up I barely had time to visit with you. Also, I want to thank...Read More

These are from a mission, not sure which one, but they look Mexican by the wood (cypress). They are all handmade and one of a kind. Rush seats are in perfect condition. They have been tightened, and are on the short side because they have been used for such a long time, the legs do...Read More

I took some pictures around the store today. Need something eye-catching for my mailer. Mark the date – April 19 will be my spring sale. I only do this twice a year, so it will be good. Everything in the store will be on sale on that day. Above is not for sale, just my...Read More

Brigit and I were very inspired by some of the shops we visited on our trip. We dreamed up a new display for my front window, and put it in place on Monday. I love it, it’s so happy. Here’s a sneak peek.This dream of an artist’s studio came when we saw the back of...Read More

I know I talk a lot about how lucky we are to live in such a beautiful place… These were all taken in 2 days on a buying trip I went on with my friend Brigit. I stuffed the Expedition full of great stuff, from rusty iron to fine antiques. On the way up we...Read More

I am so excited to say that my jewelry I picked out at the gift show is finally here! The first is from Mabel Chong https://mabelchong.com/home.swf . There is a ton of jewelry at the sf gift show. There must be 1-200 booths, I don’t know. I was only drawn to walk in to 3...Read More

I have some more things in the shop from my shipment. Below is an amazing antique English pine linen press. While I was writing this it just sold. Went to a good home.Up top is my absolute favorite thing right now. I found it in Texas, last thing I bought, did not get a picture...Read More

I get asked a lot about what this space looked like before I moved in. As some of you know, it was a “thrift store”. When I first signed the lease, I had not seen the inside, because it was so full of stuff to the ceilings. I only had the shop next door (other...Read More

Good afternoon. I hope everyone is staying safe today. I am at the shop, in case anyone wants to visit. The power just came on at 2, but I had half of the store moved around by then. I get in such a funk when I am not happy with how it looks in here....Read More

  Genevieve Henry 1917-2007   My grandmother left this earth on Christmas Day. She was at home, after just a few months of hospice care. Just a few months ago she was still having her gals over for weekly mah johngg and pinochle games.     I did not open the store today, no note...Read More

This was picture a few hours ago. My shipment showed up. Other than having to ask a very good customer to leave the store so I could meet them at my house (I am mortified and so sorry), everything turned out ok. This is not a great representation of the stuff, you see the front...Read More

ok, so my shipment from texas (I know, I’m sick of talking about it) was supposed to be here last Thursday (the 6th). The last time I spoke to Roll’en Hills (truckers) they were loading up, that was on the 3rd. So I sent out mailers letting everyone know. After that I could not get...Read More

It’s that time of year when we think about entertaining, all of our pretty serving pieces and such, and where do you store all of that stuff? So I thought I would post some pictures of a few great sideboards and storage pieces to peruse. Above is one of my all time favorite pieces. It’s...Read More

I’d like to report a theft. Someone stole my white geranium right out of the ground in front of my shop. They also left a mess of dirt, shells, and leaves everywhere. Who does this? I am very saddened by the loss of my poor plant, who is now either lying dead somewhere, or tended...Read More

Last night I went to the Diffa dining by design event, hosted by Elle Decor and UCSF. It was very nice and I appreciate Savannah and Ed at Lee Jofa for inviting me to sit at their table, Piat at Kravet for hooking me up, and Jessie Kaminski Designs for buying all of that $500...Read More