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Everything’s going to be ciao, ciao, ciao
Trying to select which map of Italy to use in today’s post left me stymied, so I compromised by selecting only my favorite 18. ↔ Today’s mobile phone map applications seem almost magical, but the...
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This Week: AZI (the Trastevere, Rome)
After walking nearly 20 miles in 24 hours, I nearly spent my last night in Rome hanging out in my stellar hotel room at the Trilussa Palace Hotel, but the excellent hotel happens to be located in the...
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Studio Tour: Cedri / Martini
Many thanks to the Vicenza Chamber of Commerce for planning such an interesting itinerary during my recent trip. According to the website Made in Vicenza, the region boasts more than 86,000 companies,...
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Daniel Overturf and Gary Mark’s ‘A River Through Illinois’
One of the oddest accessories in my home is an oblong stone a little smaller than the average bowling ball. With its pock marked surface and jagged edges, it leaves something to be desired...
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Guest Post: Albert Tanquero’s California Adventure (Pt. 2)
Thanks to Albert Tanquero for contributing the story of his California shopping trip, trawling antique stores in search of strange and unusual vintage photos and other ephemera – inventory for his...
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Andrew Stansell
I ran into furniture designer and metal artisan Andrew Stansell a few weeks ago at the opening bash of Ipso Facto owner Brandon Nelson’s newest Three Oaks, Michigan endeavor Trilogy Antiques and...
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Walking around downtown Chicago on an especially warm October afternoon
Monday afternoon was an exceptionally warm October afternoon, so I was happy to have errands to run downtown. The loop was eerily quiet as it was warm, so I’m guessing many opted to take a vacation...
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Modern Anthology
Leather doorknobs from Modern Anthology in New York. I didn’t know I needed them, but I do. I’m looking forward to visiting the company’s retail shop and design studio next time I visit Brooklyn. What...
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Rejuvenation Classic American Lighting & House Parts
It’s been a long time since I ordered anything from Rejuvenation, but the Portland-based “classic American lighting & house parts” company was a lifesaver when I replaced the painted-over hinges...
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Neighbors Say the Darndest Things
A few months ago, I was chatting with my neighbor, Judy, who is sort of a neighborhood legend, known for her involvement with the community and the local church (not to mention the raucous back porch...
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