Beloved
Circu Magical Furniture - The Diana Suspension Lamp. Industrial-inspired mid-century modern age design. Custom fabrication. Shades available in any RAL color lacquer. Handmade in Portugal.
1st Dibs/Custom - Peony Floral Oversized Down Pillows from Boslter's Yardage. I love this color-way. It reminds of "vintage Ralph Lauren"; lived-in comforting relaxed formality–particularly overflowing layered beds with two dust-skirts in our country home. :)
LePen 10-Piece Drawing Pen Set, 0.3 Point Size. This set doesn't include it, but the chocolate brown pen is the perfect shade. Oh, There is a new Le Pen; it's called LePen Flex. (It's similar to the Kingart Dual Tip Brush Pen. A FAVORITE.) Flex, It's 1.99. I am going to try it. HA.
Royal Crown Derby - Mikado Blue Plate. A romantic pattern depicting the Mikado opera. The pattern has been made since 1894. Who doesn't love a very well done blue and white plate? PS. the sugar bowl is gorgeous.
Haviland Charger or Presentation Plate, Arc En Ciel in Almond; a lovely happy shade of stem green with gold rim for everyday.
One of a Kind -Regency Slipper Chair. - Original Purpose, a lady gets laced up. And I love chairs. The slope of the tight-back cushion is welcoming, feminine and attractively reupholstered in this wide red ticking stipe. C1810 England.
Portalco - I love these notepads, and the lengths this company goes as true makers in mass production times. Made in Japan. These also come in tie-die blue. Hand-dipped. Very pretty :)
Dualit - Toaster Inox. I take toast seriously. Toast people understand the art of nailing a good slice doneness. This is an inventor's dream into reality. Max Gort-Barten's original was developed in 1946; the first professional toaster with side load! This is an updated version of the Dualit Classic; still remaining faithful to Max's original creation. The other part of this happy recipe, really good loaf of pullman bread.
1st Dibs - One of a Kind - Vintage. 1920s Embroidered Hand painted Japanese Kimono. I. Just. Love. Robes + Kimonos. And can have it, For Everyday.:)
Tonal
Sferra - A Classic geometric design in yarn-dyed sateen jacquard. Available in Duvet + Shams. And such a soothing color-way. It presents a stunning top of bed ensemble with creamy ivory sheeting. Made in Italy.
Richard Ginori - 1735 Coffee set for two Oro di Doccia Magenta. These are still hand painted in the Ginori factory, just North of Florence, Italy. This is my kind of cup. Milk, maybe a sprinkle of sugar.
Mirella Spinella - The Indian Elephant. Pillow, hand-blocked on linen; much like fortuny. New textile, old world technique. Made in Venice.
One of a kind - Gold Pocket Watch. Circa, turn of the century. There is something so endearing about timepieces; especially when thinking about the fast pace of current times. I believe element of analog is needed to take a moment to breathe and appreciate the little things in life. There is also something so satisfying about the weight and ticking of it, like a heartbeat in my hands.
Gucci - Vintage Tom Ford. Rockin' gold studs and the perfect peep-toe. My sister pair is in green python. These are spot-on my epitome of turn the volume up happy shoe disco of morning spin.
Knoll - c. 1950s - Solid birch + woven webbing. I love the textile share in the design in this early Scandinavian American side chair. Jens Risom for knoll.
Lanvin - Vintage Silk covered pearls. The concept of this necklace is so precious. A mermaid metal for certain. Natural spun green silk and a long stand of deep sea pearls. So Love This.
Practical
Alain Saint Joanis - Ambiance Flatware with Olive Wood handles. All ASJ pieces are hand-finished. The scale and proportions of this flatware is absolutely beautiful. These mix well with vintage silver, adding eclectic layers at place settings.
1st Dibs -1792 Engraved Sterling Silver Love Cup. This is ideal for a small bouquet, pens or toothbrushes. :)
Turnbull & Asser - Best known for their made to measure shirts; they also tailor pyjamas. Patterns are cut from woven poplin in Bengal stripe with fine navy piping; finished with pretty mother of pearl buttons. I love these—Papa had PJs like these. I have them too. And he always had a handkerchief, hanky in his back-pocket. Awh. I know, cute visual.
Mason Pearson - The Rake Comb. Mate to my Popular Brush. It’s the ideal wet comb! And is aesthetically pleasing to me in tortoise.
1st Dibs - Ottoman in 19th Century French paisley shawl. The timelessness of paisley, reworked into new sleek form.
Willam Yeoward - Jam or Honey Crystal Jar. I grew up in a kitchen of many condiments. This vessel is especially beautiful. It would look sweet with mint jelly inside or golden honey…Oh, and I have never had jam. Ha.
Claus Porto - Banho. I bought my first bar 25 plus years ago. The bath bar is a toe breaker. Ha. This bar smells of refreshing lemon verbena. The scent stays until the very end; and the lather is very smooth. Truly a favorite. Soap making in Portugal since 1887.
Special
Custom-made - High thread count in Ecru or White. Smooth Italian sateen sheeting with a classic hemstitch. The art of making a bed is setting the tone for the right kind of night's sleep - soft, solid and peaceful.
One of a Kind - 1880s Sterling Silver Link & SweetHeart Padlock Bracelet. I have a few of these. They were popular during Victorian Era. I just did research on gate bracelets, the sentiment is quite sweet and made the hair stand up on the back of my neck. My affinity for these now makes sense to me.
Ovation - Ponies & puddles. These are some sporty looking rain boots. I love rain boots.
Chairish - Octagonal hand-painted side table. Morocco. This feels nice.
Brother Vellies - Butter Yellow Palms Pump. You had me at bench-made pumps with feathers. I think these are so worthy of some mundane tasks.
Mottahedeh - Chinoise Blue Dinner Plate - Everyday dishes with a snazzy gold rim.
Lockwood Umbrellas - Crafted to last a lifetime. Limited Edition. The best part - made to order. Every one is hand sewn! PS, these umbrellas come with instructional suggestions. BTW, did you know there is a right way to close an umbrella? Carefully, methodically and it's called furling. How about that! :) Love when it rains it pours.