One Kings Lane Tag Sale Teaser!

As I mentioned in my last post I'm really thrilled about all of the items that I've curated for this sale. I just received a final preview of all of the items and wanted to share a sneak peak of some of my favorites with all of you.

1. Charcoal Nude
No art collection is complete without a nude drawing! I especially loved the casual sketchy quality of this one. Signed and dated.

2. Vintage Paisley Armchair 
Newly upholstered in Peter Dunham's Rajmata Midnight. It's the perfect side chair for a bedroom or study.

3. Black & Gold Painted Dining Table 
I hope this guy goes to a good home because it took a lot of TLC to get him transported and delivered to my storage due to it's size and weight. It's a truly striking piece and comes with a leaf to support an even bigger dinner party!

4. Ceramic Shell Dish 
Handmade by a blind artisan in Santa Barbara, this piece is one of my favorites in the sale.

5. Onyx horse book ends 
Such a beautiful stone and the horse motif is so classic, I don't think these will ever go out of style.

6. Shell Napkin Rings 
Made of brass and silver, these will add a touch of whimsy to your next tablescape.

7. Boudoir Screen - I think this thing weighs about 4 tons. A single hinged screen depicting classic Art Deco design with a silvered and gilt églomisé finish. Beautiful.

8. Throw Pillow
Made of a vintage African textile.

9. Antique Oil Painting
I absolutely ador this painting and I think the chipping at the top of the canvas just adds to its interest. Beautiful color palate, newly framed.

You can start shopping all of these items and many more here, starting Monday's at 6:00 pm PST.

My Kind of Art

Today I purchased the last available ticket for the Newport Mesa Home Tour about an hour and a half after it started. Sometimes I procrastinate on purpose, but today it was actually because I hadn’t heard about the home tour until I drove passed a sign this morning.

One of my favorite homes on the tour was the Bay Shores residence of Diane Nelson, owner of SCAPE (Southern California Art Projects and Exhibitions) in Corona Del Mar. The decor was stunning (designed by ML Stockwell Interiors), and I absolutely loved how the home owners decided to keep the existing house from the 40's instead of doing a tear down and rebuild. Even though the ceilings were a little low at times and the floor plan wasn't as "open" as some would like, I really appreciate that kind of preservation of history and character.

But what I loved most about the house was the amazing art everywhere I turned, which is to be expected judging by SCAPE's aesthetic and taste. The art spoke to my soul and I wanted to own every piece, not to mention that the framing and placement were spot on - I wouldn't have changed a thing. Like many art lovers, I really do have an appreciation for all types of art, but there are just certain pieces that make my heart skip a beat. They are the pieces I’m dying to take home with me to make a plain wall something amazing and a good room something great. I have a love of oil paintings in muted colors no matter the subject. I obsess over abstract charcoals and pencil drawings. Any art portraying the human figure, especially sketches, I absolutely love. I also adore portraits that are painted, penciled, collaged...the list goes on.

I'm not sure if I was allowed to take photos, I'm guess not since no one on the tour was taking any, but I couldn't help myself. Here are a couple quick shots that I snuck of the upstairs landing which had a beautiful collection displayed down to the floor.





The works in Diane's home were exactly my taste, and yes...my heart did skip a beat.

Below is a smattering of art that has been previous exhibited at SCAPE. If you're looking to continue or start a serious art collection, SCAPE can help you in your art journey, and judging by Diane's own collection, I think you'll be in good hands.

Eric Zener

Wolfgang Bloch

Michael Eastman

Jeff Leonard

Julie Easton

Marco Sassone

Paula Rubino