Tag Archives: Travel

March: San Francisco

November 14, 2012

The refined graphics and the signature blue give a hint that something special is inside.Slideshow

It is so exciting to discover a shop that is both original and inspiring. MARCH located on Sacramento Street in San Francisco is just such a place. MARCH is the brain-child of Sam Hamilton, a graduate of the Ralph Lauren enterprise. It has been my must-see shop in SF for several years.  In its’ first incarnation, MARCH sold European antiques and contemporary furniture; but not just any furniture. There was always something special about the pieces whether it was the finish, the scale or or the uniqueness of the design.

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Great Shop in London

November 13, 2012

A warm and friendly room greets visitors to Rachel's delightful candle shop on Kinnerton Street, London.Slideshow

I always visit the shop EGG when I am in London.  I love the visuals of the shop and its location on Kinnerton Street, Belgravia. What a surprise to find another incredible shop on the same street tucked behind a beautiful near black facade. Rachel Vosper, the shop owner, is a skilled and experienced candle maker. One look at her elegant and refined shop and you know you have stepped into a very special place with the charming owner quietly working on a farm house table in the back.

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Carole's Candlesticks

November 11, 2012

MacKenzie Childs' stick that is certainly whimsical.Slideshow

My dear friend, Carole Glaser, the shopping bag collector, accumulator of hats, pictures, pins and other original vintage shop finds has a delightful collection of candlesticks that I could not resist photographing. Each stick has a story or two. And, her personal vision for their display is to place them all together at one end of her dining table. They make quite a statement.

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Paris: Door Hardware

November 11, 2012

Similar to another knob, but this one appears to be made of iron. It is prominent against the unpainted door.Slideshow

No matter where you look on the streets of Paris, there are beautiful things to catch your eye and record with your camera. I became obsessed with door hardware on my last trip, probably because it relates so closely to the fittings that drive our business. There are examples of fine craftsmanship, centuries old, softened with age and polishing.  Even the examples that have been painted still have beautiful silhouettes and create wonderful shadows on the aged and painted wood.

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