HOLIDAYS

I LOVE SALE-ING!

What’s better than candy or flowers on Valentines Day? An estate sale of course! This year I treated myself to a lunchtime jaunt into the past—I don’t normally make it to Friday sales, so this was a … [Read More...]

DETROIT EYE CANDY: THE GUARDIAN BUILDING

Yes it’s true, Detroit has eye candy! Let me give you a tour of my favorite Detroit space, the Guardian Building. Good architecture makes you feel something, it stirs your emotions. I dare you to … [Read More...]

FRIDAY THE 13TH…WHY SO UNLUCKY?

I’m superstitious about some things, but Friday the 13th isn’t one of them! Why would a seemingly random combination of day and date be deemed unlucky? While there’s lots of speculation, it’s … [Read More...]

VINTAGE TOYS: THOSE GHOSTS OF CHRISTMAS PAST

Did Santa bring you what you wanted this year? Even if he did, it can’t be better than these gems from days of yore! LINCOLN LOGS I loved my 1970’s version of these! The idea of building a house … [Read More...]

VINTAGE RADIOS: EYE CANDY OR EAR CANDY?

I’m no radio buff, but I do appreciate design and I have a nostalgic streak—no surprise there! Be forewarned you are going to see lots of examples of Art Deco; modern design for a thoroughly modern … [Read More...]