Good morning from Paris!
Today’s the last day of my antiques sale. I have been
working on my “smalls” shop and will debut that soon. I can’t even tell you how
much I love accessories so it has been a blast curating a petite selection for
all of you.
Before I show you the last of my “bigs” selection, I thought
we would talk about something… Let’s talk about a little something called
inspiration. I received a really boring (and ignorant) email from a woman named
Rachel Cummings last week who said the following…
“Hi.
After reading your blog for a few months and following the antiques sale this week, I would just like to state the following.
Clearly these are nice pieces and one can understand your marketing strategy that includes their history and your relationship with the piece.
However......it is a bit disturbing to have you explain every detail of why the piece should be appreciated and how one might be educated, through your eye, as to how it can be incorporated in to a room.
You are not one of a select group that has ever purchased great pieces or has a creative nature.
Granted, there are plenty of clueless people that would have no idea why a one armed urn is special and desireable. But there are plenty of individuals who do "get it", and not because you told them so. These people will probably be among those that make you an offer for the pieces.
You are not the first or the last to have an eye for design and detail.
Give your readers a little credit.
Rachel C.”
As you all know, I am not one to back down from a
disagreement and I highly disagree with Rachel. Even though I have been in the
design field for my entire life, I never ever feel like I don’t need more inspiration. I draw inspiration from everywhere…
Museums, travel, shelter magazines, Pinterest, blogs, antique shops, retail
shops, flea markets, exhibits, books, films, nature… The list goes on and on. I
even have an inspiration board plastered to my closet door that I stare at
every day (I am manifesting Provence). First of all let me state that I hate Rachel because she’s a moron (and
rude). Secondly, even if people do “get it” as she says, there is always room
for inspiration. Architectural Digest, World of Interiors, Elle Decor, the
fucking Louvre and every Gagosian gallery would be out of business if people
did not seek inspiration. I would be lost without my interior design coffee
table books. Lost! Both professionals and nonprofessionals seek inspiration… It’s
what makes the world go around, for God sakes. I told Rachel that it was not a “marketing
strategy” to include the history and relationship of the piece… quite the
contrary… It’s called basic human interaction. I would never, as Rachel stated,
consider any of my blog readers “clueless.” Don’t worry, I defended all of us
and wrote Rachel a super rude reply letter. You’re welcome. Hopefully the Pinterest
Police will revoke Rachel’s membership because obviously she doesn’t need
inspiration except maybe in the manners department.
Okay so, moving on… The last two pieces for my antiques sale
are chandeliers. Let’s take a look at the first…
French
Chandelier with Crystals
French bronze chandelier made in France 1930s with crystals. Eight
lights.
Price: $550
Place of Origin: France
Materials: bronze, crystals
Period: 1930s
Condition: Current Wiring. Good to fair. Sold as is.
Number of Items: 1
Location of Item: Los Angeles, California USA
And the second…
Portuguese
Monastery Chandelier
Unusual and rare iron monastery chandelier
Price: $595
Place of Origin: Portugal
Materials: bronze iron
Period: 20th century, possibly earlier
Condition: Fair, not wired yet. Could be wired or used with a candle.
Wear: Wear consistent with age and use. Showing some signs of rust.
Beautiful golden patina.
Height of base: 1’ 10 7/8 inches
Width: 1’ 2 5/8 inch
extra extra long chain
Number of Items: 1
Location of Item: Los Angeles, California USA
So, these two chandeliers are the last items for the sale.
If you have any questions, just email me at havesomedecorum@gmail.com.
If you would like to purchase either of these chandeliers, just email me at the
same email address, havesomedecorum@gmail.com, and put the title of the piece in
the subject line. This is a first come first serve basis and I promise I will
not play favorites (unless it’s Princess Caroline of Monaco… Obviously). You
can pay with either PayPal or Wells Fargo Bank deposit. You can pick it up or
arrange transport for it. If you need to ship it long-distance, I use a company
called Vintage Transport.
Voilà! That’s the end of the antiques sale for the big
items. There are a few pieces left so email me if there is something that you
are still interested in.
And just to bug Rachel, I thought I would give you all a
list of my favorite Pinterest people that I follow whom I think have a great
eye for design and would never ever think that they don’t need more inspiration.
Lauren Santo Domingo
Quintessence
Pam O’Connell (no relation)
Brooke Giannetti
Carolina Irving
FIG and Salt
Kelly Rutherford
Penelope Bianchi
...these and 291 others that you can find through my Pinterest
board… HERE.
Stay tuned for my smalls shop...
