Beautiful Brooches
You don’t have to be Queen Elizabeth to wear and love broaches. I remember my grandmother always having a brooch on her coat, dress, sweater, or jacket, not only when she left the house, but around the house! She also wore false eye lashes into her 90’s, and I never saw her without lipstick, so […]
Tom Ford Designs
TOM FORD Tom Ford was born in Austin Texas on August 27, 1961. He is most known for designing luxury clothing for brands like Gucci and Yves Saint Laurent and his own personal brand “Tom Ford”. He is also a screenwriter, film director and producer. Not many people realize he directed films ‘A Single Man’ […]
B&B Italia
B&B Italia I remember the first time I was introduced to B&B Italia. I was driving down Ponce de Leon Blvd and saw a wild black and white dresser [offered by Cappellini] in the window. I made a U-turn and went into this store that was new to me. Well the dresser turned out to […]
Patek Philippe
Another record is broken. The same week as the Dow Jones sets yet another record this year, Patek Philippe sets their own record of $31 million at auction of one of their men’s watches and no jewels in sight. One of my favorite watch companies, Patek Philippe has done it again. Their one-of-a-kind Ref. 6300A-010 […]
Tiffany Lamps
Tiffany Lamps Louis Comfort Tiffany, son of Tiffany & Co. founder Charles Lewis Tiffany started the Tiffany Lamp company rather than joining the family’s famous jewelry business. Louis then became on of the most significant artists during the period of Art Nouveau. Louis opened “Tiffany Studios”, and his early, most famous jobs included the Lyceum […]
Milo Baughman
Milo Baughman furnishings Kings Auctions Inc. consigns, auctions, and offers all types of vintage furnishings, art, and jewelry for both private and public sale. One of the most desired vintage brands that always creates big buzz are pieces by Milo Baughman. Whether they are original or recovered and restored, there is a large aggressive market […]
Art Glass By Maarten Vrolijk
maarten vrolijk Everyone has their own style and taste, and yes, beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but I think you’d be hard pressed to ever find anyone who was not impressed with the beauty found in the glass work of these stunning one-of-a-kind pieces by Netherlands artist Maarten Vrolijk Arrow-home Maarten Vrolijk […]
Jen Risom Furnishings
Is it possible to marry a sofa? If so, “We do”. For those who are not familiar Jens Risom was a mid century furniture and interior designer. He was born in Denmark in May of 1916. At age 20 Risom relocated to New York City to study American design. At that time he did not have success as […]
Decorative items and collectibles
Decorative Items Art glass, mantle clocks, sculptures, candelabras, mirrors, urns, art, books, music boxes, vases. Many remember grandma’s antique clock that sat on her mantle above the fireplace in the living room. It was never moved over all the years. It may have even been gilded with gold. She may have had a tall wooden […]
LVMH
LVHM Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy LVHM is an exciting firm. Plus it’s great for conversation at cocktail parties. LVHM stands for Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy. It’s a huge luxury goods conglomerate headquartered in Paris. It all started in 1987 when Louis Vuitton merged with Moet Hennessy, (previously champagne company Moet & Chandon and Hennessy, the cognac […]