Vintage Fabulous

I am always on a high while strolling through the flea market. The possibilities are truly endless.

I thought long and hard about posting this photo considering my glaring white arm pits, and then decided–what the hell.  Besides, what you are supposed to be noticing is my awesome antlers ($20), that will soon be on the wall, and my fabulous polka dot bangle ($6).  Moving on…

While perusing the market, chandeliers get me every time. Can you believe this gray beauty below was actually made with Mardi Gras beads?  I may even lift my top for this, with a tank underneath of course:) Hardy Har…

The creativity and whimsy that can be brought forward by some folks is so inspiring.  I loved happening upon Katie Bean’s booth.   This cool artisan, refurbishes furniture, chandeliers, candle-eirs (white one below), as she calls them, and more.

And this black fixture was made by stretching a vintage crochet skirt of all thing over the metal shade form. Who would-a thunk it?

But the one that really baited me was the spoon chandelier, my shot doesn’t do it justice–it was just gorgeous.  I was also loving the simple black dresser in the background, styled up with a plate of metal on each of the drawers.  Check out Katie Bean’s interesting blog here. 

The D.I.Y. movement is so fun, but if you’re not feeling motivated or crafty, just head over to the Fremont Flea Market and get yourself your very own vintage fab!

 

 

Goodness on a Stick

It was a gorgeous sunny weekend in Seattle, finally!  Per usual, we spent a fair amount of time at the markets this weekend, and I have to say they were loaded with goodies.

But, I love a good surprise and to stumble onto something so simple, it’s perfection.

Mango on a stick?  Yes please.

Most foods “on a stick” wouldn’t exactly scream “health food”.  Think corn dogs, turkey legs, dipped chocolate strawberries, cotton candy etc.,

But what could be better than a perfectly ripe sweet and tangy mango, peeled carefully (think, big carrot peeler), cross hatched with a knife and then skewered onto a stick. Voila!  No fussing, no add-on’s (though I do hear in some parts of the world, they dip in chili powder) needed.  Just natures goodness.

I loved watching the reaction from folks cruising with my mango in hand,  “Is that a mango on a stick?”.  “Why yes it is, a mango on a stick”  Sweet, simple pleasure, or goodness on a stick.

We also got several other super cool “finds” that I will feature tomorrow, a girl’s got to pace herself:) (quick preview: wrought iron table–free!  whee!  antlers, art, jewelry and more!)

Welcome to the week!

That’s a Wrap!

My latest accessory obsession:

Camel colored Ada Obi belt. It’s sooo versatile. Wearing it with everything right now, sun dresses, tunics, etc.  Though it will transition so well into fall with cardigans, etc., bonus!

Check out this video that shows all the cool ways you can tie an obi belt it, here.

I purchased mine locally at Margaret O’Leary.  Happy Friday!

The Perfect Pair

As promised, a quick post about chevron used in interiors.

Can you imagine the wow factor that a pair of these chairs from Chairloom would deliver!?

Image: Lonny Blog

Blue and white and chevron, oh my!  It’s traditional, and modern all in one, just my style!

A Legacy of Art

One of the most amazing  (and humbling) aspects of my career is being able to meet and work with some of the most interesting, celebrated and accomplished people in the city.

The ways in which these philanthropists have touched and impacted my life are too innumerable really to elaborate upon in any format short of a book.  Someday…

The passing of local philanthropist, Bagley Wright gave me moment for pause.

MIKE SIEGEL / THE SEATTLE TIMES

Bagley did so much for Seattle…

He was one of the original investors responsible for bringing the Space Needle to Seattle for the World’s Fair in 1962.

A theater at Seattle Repertory Theatre bears his name.

Contributions to SAM and Olympic Sculptural Park have been staggering.

He and his wife Virginia commissioned for the opening of Benaroya Hall (Home to Seattle Symphony) a work, titled Echo by American modernist Robert Rauschenberg.  It is installed above the entrance to the S. Mark Taper Foundation Auditorium.

I’ll never forget a particularly lovely intimate gathering in honor of Lang Lang when he was in town, hosted in their amazing home, full of some of the most interesting pieces of art, I’ve ever laid eyes on.

“He was a veritable torch of civic leadership and philanthropy,” “He is one of those remarkable, shining examples of what is good.” –Benjamin Moore of the Rep. Theatre

Bagley Wright’s invaluable contributions to the arts community are all around us.  He was a true inspiration and I am grateful to have known him.

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