All That Glitters.

If the weather holds out and stays as cool as it was today, then I must get at least one painting project done.  The weather, being cool and dry, is perfect.  Not only does the paint love it, but I love it.  I generate enough heat by just sitting and staring at the air conditioner.

Now if I decide to paint, I'll be turning down an invitation to one of the biggest social events of the season.  The Grand Opening of Salvation Army Thrift Store, Lincoln Park.  And then there's that estate sale where Goldfinger apparently lived-- http://www.estatesales.net/estate-sales/463770.aspx

Whoo-hoo!  Gold, glass, brass, crystal...that's a lot going on on one lamp.  I like it!

Fainting couch...in case of the "vapors". 

NBC can keep their colorful peacock.  I want a gold one.

Brass owls staring at brass dog.  The dog looks uncomfortable.  Well maybe if those rude owls would stop staring!  Geez!

Just a whole lotta gaudy goin' on!

I do love me some Hollywood Regency but all this GOLD in one house?  I need to see this.

My picture uploader went nuts today, so I uninstalled it.  I have pictures to show you!  I found vintage Vera Neumann all over the place today and I couldn't be happier.  Target tried to bring her designs back this spring, but I don't think it went over too well.  https://corporate.target.com/discover/article/Vera-Neumann-s-bold-brilliant-designs-come-to-Targ

I haven't seen one in a store, and haven't seen anyone wearing one.  The real deal is the best deal and I have 'em.  But of course, I can't show you because my picture uploader...  

I can however, show you one more "gilded" furniture pic.  Fit for a queen!

I've been wondering what to get my friend Kate (you know, the Duchess of Cambridge) as a "New Mom" gift.  I think I've found it. Now to find a matching one for little John Philip Arthur Alexander George Charles William Seth Michael Aloysius LeRoy Midas.  He can sit in it and count his money.