. . . fluffing "Madison Park 14" at Pac Gal . . .

It's a serious investment . . . trekking my best merchandise

once a week to Pacific Galleries in Seattle.

And then . . .

somehow figuring out how to blend disparate treasures into

a look that's appealing to customers who either feel

enticed in a *split* second . . . or

they walk right on by.

To say that it's competitive is an understatement!

It's truly an honor to be among so many highly talented dealers

and designers . . . but it can be intimidating!

Here are a number of items that Jim and I have created together . . . truly

one-of-a-kind! The above photo shows our industrial sand-cast

mold paired with a nautical cleat--totally sculptural and

impressive as an architectural element. The

lamp on the reclaimed wood table

is an antique, converted oil lamp base (copper & iron)

. . . paired with a shade made from bed springs!!!

Behind that (leaning against the wall) is a custom-made pot-rack

(or barn-art!) commissioned for construction from antique

horse tack!!! The small lamp with a black and

white shade (second photo) was a *lemonade* feat,

the inspiration occurring after accidentally breaking

an antique seltzer bottle . . . voila!

I search constantly and travel ceaselessly to find unique, artful

finds that may not fit everybody's view of beautiful.

Maybe "beautiful ugly?" (Actually, that's

a term the French use!)

I remain happily obsessed with

the hunt. To make a living from such entrenched passion

is pure joy to me . . . it's truly hard work, which I

fortunately LOVE!!!!

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xoxo ~ Debi (from snowy Bellingham Bay!!!)