After college, I moved to Boston. Why Boston? Because I thought it might be my kind of town. Ahhh, youth... That's a good reason, right? In my defense, I'm still in Boston all these years later. I guess it's my kind of town. Back then, as some locals may remember, we found roommates and apartments through The Phoenix, the local 'everything' paper that doesn't exist anymore. I quickly found a … [Read more...]
A Philadelphia Corner Cabinet
My mother famously paid $100 for this corner cupboard at an auction in 1958. It was the first major purchase she made for their farm house in Belle Meade, NJ. She loves to tell the story about how her hand was shaking as she wrote the check, because she was so overwhelmed by her big purchase. Needless to say, there were no regrets. This piece has been cherished ever since. The cupboard dates … [Read more...]
The Eames Lounge Chair
American designers Charles and Ray Eames made this lounge chair and ottoman as a gift for a friend in 1956 and has been in continuous production by Herman Miller ever since. (And numerous knock-offs abound). After painstaking trial and error in working with the relatively new technology of molded plywood, the husband and wife duo soon became famous for using it for some of the most … [Read more...]
Catherineholm Enamel Fondue Pot!
I have to say it: I have an excellent mother-in-law. She has an electric personality and a heart of gold. Born on Easter, her name, of course is Bunny. So, apparently on my last visit to her home in NY State, I commented on her beautiful fondue pot. Next time I saw her, which was last weekend, she handed me a wrapped up package and said, "You said you liked this the last time you came, so I … [Read more...]
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