Going Once, Going Twice
SOLD at Auction
Since I was little, my dad has been collecting art. I grew up with paintings stored under beds and being dragged to galleries. While I didn’t appreciate it growing up, because what child wants to walk 90 blocks in NYC against their will to go look at a painting, I am now attached to that painting my dad gave me for Christmas one year because of the memory (despite my bleeding heels) associated with it. I’ve grown to appreciate art, but I can’t claim to know tons about it. I just know what I’m drawn to and what I like.
Art has become something I’m more and more interested in as I work on curating my home. But buying art is expensive and an investment. However, you can get some really great deals and find things within your budget if you know where to look. Thankfully, my dad knows where to look, so he sent me a list (and I sprinkled in a few from research)! Below are a list of online auctions and sites where you can find great art (and even other goodies) within your specific budget. You might find yourself drawn to specific artists or mediums, take note what sellers/gallerists are selling those pieces and familiarize yourself (there are issues with fakes, but that is a conversation for another day if you’re going to invest in something major). Down the road, you might have a relationship with them that can lead to them offering you a piece before they put it up on their site or add it to their catalog! Happy exploring!
Here are this week’s interior finds…
1. Brass Wall Candle Holder 2. Disco Placecard Holders 3. Alphabet Cups 4. Leopard Ric Rac Napkins 5. Silver Ice Cream Lid 6. Alfresco Outdoor Dinnerware 7. Playing Cards Cocktail Napkins 8. The Animal Print Lumbar Cushion 9. Mink Faux Fur Rectangle Pet Bed 10. Lola Brushed Fringe Linen Velvet Square Cushion 11. Leather Photo Album 12. Fauna Roll Holder 13. Saucer Planter
1. Set of 4 French Sculptural Oak Chairs by Ebenisterie Seltz 2. Miami Coffee Table 3. Waterworks Washstand with Vessel Sink & Etoile Faucet 4. 1950s Vintage the Ruban Cocktail Table Attributed to Jean Royere 5. One of a Kind Bowl 6. Lao Paperweight 7. Bobbin Side Table by Alfred Newall 8. Bespoke Womb Chair and Ottoman in Natural Cashmere 9. Lavender Lion's Paw Lamp 10. Harland Miller Art 11. 1960s armchair by I.S.A. Bergamo in Zac and Fox Linen 12. Lola Chandelier 13. Aquarama Headboard 14. Clear Bow Tumbler 15. Chaconia Chair
I know it’s early and we haven’t even gotten to Halloween yet, but the holiday season is upon us, which means school functions, lunches, cocktail parties, and family gatherings. I would rather be prepared and have a few festive outfits I can reach for than scramble at the last minute to put something together I don’t even like or worse, don’t feel good in. So I started to pull some festive finds to get our brains in the mood for the casual to the fancy coming our way!
Here are this week’s fashion finds…
1. Isa Blouse 2. Casilda Pouch in Rosso 3. Ginger Leopard Velvet Mary Jane 4. All That Skirt 5. By Marianna the High Waist Trouser 6. Black Vegan Leather Fringe Jaspre Skirt 7. Check Cardigan 8. Louise Necklace 9. Tell Your Dog I Said Hi Hat 10. Bubble Custom Slider Bracelet 11. Black Metallic Jesse Skirt 12. Merino Wool Knitted Draped Midi Dress 13. Shop Around The Corner Print 14. Cashmere relaxed v-neck sweater 15. Heidi leather wrap skirt 16. The Lizza Nuova 17. If It's Paper Holiday Card
Current Obsessions
-Louis Vuitton opened a cafe in Heathrow
-Ally Hilfiger’s Desert Oasis
-Ann Patchett writes about what she regrets, and it’s not what you think. I also think I agree with her.
**DEAR STYLE SNACKS: If you have something you need help finding, troubleshooting, or are curious about, please leave me a comment or send me a message, and I will be sure to feature your question (with the answer) in an upcoming newsletter.**