There are very few things that I find that I feel the need to keep and collect. Russian Woodcarving is one of those things. I have a small collection of these kinetic russian bear toys, and some bear pictures, along with carved boxes and other odds and ends. A good post would have lots of ...
Zandra Rhodes is a British designer famous for prints and wild combinations of print and color. When I found a hand beaded silk Zandra Rhodes gown at the Mission Thrift, I had no idea who she was, I just knew that it was fine and unusual work.
Found : Kartell Componibili Storage table for $2.99 at the Goodwill. This modular storage unit was designed in 1969 by Anna Castelli Ferrieri, and it is such a lovely expression of the style of the times.
These look just like the set of Heath Ceramics dishes I found at the Welfare League thrift store a few years ago. It was a huge set of the rim line in two tone redwood. Place settings for 12, serving dishes, mugs. I paid $100 for the set, which was so much for me ...