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01/19/11--17:07: Moss & Mushrooms (chan 1558229)

We've had beaucoup de rain this winter which makes for great hikes in the moist and magical landscape. The moss we discovered in the Santa Cruz mountains covering Los Gatos Creek bridge (19th century) and the mushrooms were in our...


01/31/11--16:59: Merci Apartment Therapy! (chan 1558229)

Thanks to Apartment Therapy for posting the Crasig's List ad for my Hollywood Regency cabinets. You guys are the sweetest!


02/19/11--18:20: Vintage Fiat 500 (chan 1558229)

This is my first in a periodic series on the charming "cinquecento". I promise to get back to some interior design posts soon :) In the meantime enjoy this fun video of my future motorcar!


03/03/11--09:23: My Mid Century Stereo Speakers -- $12 !!! (chan 1558229)

I just have to share a great thrift find. Lately I've been keeping my eyes peeled for vintage stereo equipment. The kind with soul, usually encased in teak cabinets and weighing about ten times as much as the new stuff....


03/11/11--12:11: Blessings from Santa Cruz to Japan (chan 1558229)

From one land of the earthquake to another, heartfelt blessings and comforting wishes.


03/27/11--22:19: Craig's List in Sleepy Santa Cruz... (chan 1558229)

Why is it taking me forever to sell amazing things at amazing prices on Craig's List these days? Is it the economy or is it that Santa Cruz has never really embraced great design? My usual customers were 95% of...


04/04/11--09:13: Voila Printemps! Spring Is Here! (chan 1558229)

A birdie pendant that I made. A local reader is coming by to purchase...merci...


06/01/11--03:47: This Italian Life (chan 1558229)

O mio dio! I'm finally here. After uprooting la nostra piccola famiglia, including our shy little cat Nella, we have landed in the Italian countryside of Lazio, north-west of Rome. The weeding out of my collection of antiques and memories...


12/23/11--15:40: Peace Be with You Etta (chan 1558229)

Dear Etta James went into the hospital today. Termially ill. Too much pain for one lifetime. I hope you can find some comfort Etta. Get well, tout de suite. With much love...


12/27/11--23:05: A Clean Slate for the New Year... (chan 1558229)

"The house received a mini spring-cleaning. Slops and ashes, which are usually removed in the morning, are carried out. Debts must be paid, borrowed articles returned, stockings darned, tears mended, clocks wound up, musical instruments tuned, pictures hung straight; brass...