ah- the basement of a new york city building! so much can be discovered- this lovely parasol was part of a collection that was being discarded by a woman who was moving to brazil and cleaning out her locker. there were those colored little buttons from the metropolitan museum of art which are now discontinued, many rugs, took a small one with butterflies for my hall, and a lovely red glass-blown vase that was perfect for my peacocks feathers that was placed on the windowsill. the oriental rug was also found.

goodbye fall

                        

was making my way uptown for my sunday route of visiting the farmers market near the planetarium. there i get a dozen cage-free farm eggs with no additives and packed with omegas, as well as a honey goat cheese with lavendar. the temperature dip was noticeable, and walking thru the 30 below weather i made a mental note to stock up.

recently got into the habit of having a cup of hot water with lemon first thing in the morning. the fruit is liver-supporting, packed with vitamin c and helps the cleansing process through the body. meyer lemons are back in season and have a sweet, delicious taste.

there is nothing like entering a shop and being transported to another world. have so many memories as a kid from the 70's when there was so much mysticism going on and all the silver and feathers and gem stones. love going to namaste on 14th street and lingering for a while. very peaceful atmosphere where the answers can be found.

had just returned from the last of a 3-day shoot on a tv show out in long beach, long island. it was so nice to be near the ocean! got back and found this lovely item lingering in the basement of my apartment building and feel in love. just a few imperfections and chips but got rid of this dark wooded clunky piece and replaced it with light and reflection. the sculpture of a lady and the mirror on top were found as well.

 found myself writing a description of my apartment to a local photographer and really started noticing the bohemian feel of the place, pulled together by a collection of found objects. I've always thought finding things that way was being in line with a cosmic order, and some of my most prized possessions were found. 

this chair I nabbed as soon as this guy put it out on the street near my place, and the rich red velvety texture works so well with the mahogany wood-carved frame. the mirror to the left was found down the hall, and the two posters behind were purchased at a frame/art store that i worked at in ossining, new york. 

the boa is authentic ostrich and was found at the elephant's trunk, a women's clothing and bridal shop on main street that was known for it's collection of antique gowns, costumes, evening wear and jewelry in mount kisco. founded by hippies it started out in 1970 with items of the times-funky clothes like tied-dyed shirts and faded jeans, indian jewelry with lava lamps and incense sticks. it had an attic full of halloween stuff all year long, and carried the most gorgeous lace items and dresses. it was in a turn of the century white building that was a hotel space and a barn for carriage horses. it burnt down in 2000.