If you’re a J.R.R. Tolkien fan who’s ever seen Ralph Bakshi’s animated adaptation of The Lord of the Rings (which completely ignores the trilogy’s final chapter, The Return of the King, and... more
Print Blocks, Add to Your Favorite Collection
I’ve collected print blocks for a long time now. On my desk is a print block advertising a very old oil and gas station company, Pate, with their once famous motto “Hello... more
Solid Perfume Compacts, What’s in a Name?
A few years ago, I found an Estee Lauder solid perfume compact at an antique mall in Illinois. My daughter had worked at a famous department store on her breaks from college... more
Blown Away by Dale Chihuly’s Art Glass
The first piece of Chihuly art glass I saw was at the fantastic Milwaukee Art Museum. If you ever have a chance to visit this incredible venue, do so, you’ll love it.... more
Butterflies Are Not Free: Beautiful Wing Art
I recall many a sunny morning, sitting in our yard with our beagle, Duchess, and watching butterflies flit by. It seemed they were everywhere, many of them monarchs in vibrant orange and... more
