Journal

It’s about time, I just talked to the driver of the truck bearing my Texas goodies (antiques), it will be here tomorrow morning! I’m so excited! This week I’ll be cleaning things up and bringing them in as they are ready. I promise to try and post them when I do. Also coming in this...Read More

I am bad for not showing you a picture of my newest cow hide chair. The back is waxed black linen, and it’s fabulous.Read More

Happy Halloweeeeeeen!Read More

This antique pine cricket table is so simple, but I saw it when I arrived on Saturday and had to visit it everyday until I just had to open the wallet and buy it. I can’t explain why, maybe the history of the wood spoke to me. I know someone will appreciate it as much...Read More

  The dental cabinet is truly beautiful. It had beveled glass on the front and sides. The desk is “Texas biedermeier” , it’s pine, circa 1830. It’s in perfect condition, just needs some cleanup and waxing. I love the way the front legs flare out. It is so delicate. I can’t wait! The red things...Read More

I thought I would finally post some pictures of stuff I found in Texas. I haven’t yet mostly because the majority of pieces need a bit of work, and because I took some horrible pictures. Things are really crammed into these spaces, so forgive me.               That’s a very...Read More

Raya Carlisle came in the other day with her mom, Katie (my fabulous seamstress). She is an amazing photographer with the best blog, http://www.paperpony.net/. She took some photos of my shop that make it look like it could be in a magazine! Of course it should be, and if anyone out there has an in...Read More

I’m back from Texas! I found so much great stuff I had to leave early because I knew I would not have enough space for it all between my store and my storage. Also, I was homesick. We are so lucky to live in California. As we flew over the vineyards of Paso Robles, the...Read More

I’m off to Round Top Antique Fair on Saturday, so I thought I would write a bit to keep you up to date. On September 15th I had my 2 year anniversary party and sale. It was very nice, customers only went through 3 bottles of champagne, but it was pretty early. I do still...Read More

I’m sorry it’s been so long since I’ve written. These really are the lazy days of summer. In case you have not been in lately, I wanted to show you these wonderful birdhouses, handmade locally with architectural salvage. They are totally functional, the birds will use them and you can clean them out, if you...Read More

I’ve been talking about all the cool things I found in Texas for almost 2 months now. I finally got a hold of the shipping company and got some news. Apparently, the warehouse that they rent to store everyone’s purchases has gone into foreclosure. The gal was outside the courthouse when we spoke, waiting for...Read More

It’s very hard for me to describe my decorating style, let alone what I sell, to people who have never been in. I have always, since about age 8, loved to find old things that were just interesting to me. I have always loved the old stuff. I do have new lines that I just...Read More

  I took this picture with my phone last month at the Alameda antique fair. My granny cart is pretty much loaded up like this a couple of times a day, before I get a cart for the big stuff. Here you see a pair of midcentury modern wicker chairs, 3 wooden stools, a 1940’s...Read More

  I worked with a art dealer on these amazing black and white botanicals. She has a huge collection of antique books and original lithographs and engravings. We decided to mount them on linen and I chose a simple black frame. There are 9 in all.Read More

  I’m doing a staging at a house for sale here in Seabright. It was fun and easy, because it’s such a great house with all original features. It has tons of windows and beautiful light. Sold in two weeks!Read More