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Got a hold of a Barbara Barry Starlight Mirror

Got a hold of a Barbara Barry Starlight Mirror

Went to Louis Sanks Outlet on 1960 to browse around. It wasn’t until we were on the way out that our salesperson pointed out the last of the Barbara Barry pieces in their store. Funny, because I have seen these pieces floating around L. Shank’s for a few years now (trust me I notice things...
Great rug find - Miresco Urban Rug

Great rug find – Miresco Urban Rug

Material: Wool Made in India SKU# HDXU6BIMU Sept 16th 2011 weekend I stopped by at this rug store on Westheimer and Gessner. I was curious about it because that previously was a clearance center for Louis Shanks. As we stepped in we saw a large selection of rugs. Mind you that we saw many traditional...
designed my own modern key holder

designed my own modern key holder

I wanted to create my own key holder. It is made of walnut and cedar. Added 3 steel hooks for the keys. Also added a strip of cork to add thumbtacks for important notes. It measures 9.5 x 8.5. Used wping varnish to bring it to life. Also did a .5 inch trim stepping inward....
Dorothy Draper España Chest

Dorothy Draper España Chest

The España Bunching Chest was designed by Dorothy Draper by invitation of the Spanish government to design a collection to raise the profile of Spanish design in the international market. The bunching rectangular chest which is made of Cherry, features three drawers decorated with a repeated routed pattern. Solid brass ring pulls adorn the centers...
Ralph Lauren Writer's Chair is on it's way

Ralph Lauren Writer’s Chair is on it’s way

My RL Writer’s Chair is on it’s way. Let’s just say that this is my Archie Bunker chair. No one sits on it but me. I first saw this style chair at Louis Shank’s for about 4K. I know it retails about 6K. I got this at one hell-a-va price! It would be a crime...
my vinyl collection shelf design

my vinyl collection shelf design

I was thinking of a shelfing design unit that can organize some of my vinyl collection and present it in a clean sleek look. I didn’t want more than one shelf because I was trying to make sure I was able to get some long sleek legs. This is a combination of thick cut walnut...
Blog: Drexel Buena Vista Bar Walt Disney Collection

Blog: Drexel Buena Vista Bar Walt Disney Collection

The Walt Disney Buena Vista bar carries a deco but modern look. I have reason to believe there was a price error when I purchased it. looks nice huh?
Blog: Drexel Chest of Drawers

Blog: Drexel Chest of Drawers

The wife and I went to an antique mall and I saw this tall dresser. I knew that I needed to have it. She was apprehensive because we knew it may be tough to find the matching dresser. We are going to match this up with some modern furniture. 1940′s (?) Drexel Chest of Drawers...
Blog: chair upholstery project

Blog: chair upholstery project

I stopped at a super-mini flea market on the SW side of Houston. I saw this old chair in the back of a vendors area tucked away. The thing looked terrible and i remember a line of ants running close to it’s legs. I asked the lady “how much for the chair” and she replied...