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.