Friday, April 22, 2016

April 16, 2016

Before


Handwritten text - "How many contact lens cases [does] don't one person need?" The writing should read "does" not "don't", it was along day!

April 15, 2016

Before


Handwritten text - "What another great find! A spare pair of glasses always comes in handy."

April 14, 2016


Before


Handwritten text - "Amazing what you find tucked into the back of a drawer, an old Prayer Bell from a trip to India."

April 13, 2016

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Handwritten text - "Is this little water pitcher from Japan or China? Whatever it is great for adding  just a drop of water.


Tuesday, April 12, 2016

Sunday, April 10, 2016

April 10, 2016


Before



Handwritten text - "Rocks from the river. Fun in the sun day. Picnic, splashing in the water, great food…laid on the bank, napped, reading, sketching, great conversations & discussions" 

Saturday, April 9, 2016

April 9, 2016

 Before


Handwritten text- "Don't know why these tiles are called"Flowers". Glad I have kept this set for myself, beautiful ivory and handcarved. Plus I enjoy the game."


Friday, April 8, 2016

April 8, 2016


Before


Handwritten text - "Thought I had handed [in] the keys to my New York pied-a-terre. Perfect for those layovers on my way to Europe. Great location and doorman, George."

Thursday, April 7, 2016

April 7, 2016


Before

Before vellum tip-in added.


With vellum tip-in added.

Handwritten text - "Moved on to the drawers…found letters, photos, envelopes, postcards, stamps, package receipts, scraps from mail, local, national, international stuff"


Wednesday, April 6, 2016

April 6, 2016


Before




Handwritten text - "This little bowl of shells gathered from different beaches brings back the thought of warm gentle breezes, waves breaking, sunset & sunrises, baby sea turtles hatching, moon light walks on the beach, laying in bed and watching the sun rise over the ocean between my toes…"

Tuesday, April 5, 2016

April 5, 2016



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Handwritten text – "A gift from next door neighbor for use post surgery. Not my style but think it might be Ellen's formal china pattern. She is fond of peacocks."

Monday, April 4, 2016

April 4, 2016



Before





Handwritten text – "Live plants aren't a good idea if you are hoping to travel…so off with this violet."

Sunday, April 3, 2016

April 3, 2016



Before




Handwritten text – "What are the chances I will be going to France anytime soon or decide to study just to keep the brain sharp? Of course I have already put in a lot of time. Shame to let all that work go to waste!"

Saturday, April 2, 2016

April 2, 2016



Before



Handwritten text – "Starting with the book shelves. Got this little guy in a white elephant gift exchange. If I get rid of this laughing Buda will his good cheer and bag of good fortune go with him? Just looking at him mades me smile. He will have to stay.

Friday, April 1, 2016

April 1, 2016



Before (forgot to take a pic before I started to work)




Handwritten text – "Saving this bottle of Familia Deicas Preludiom Barrel Select  Lote NO 92, 2009 for a special occasion. Why? Just the thing to start this project off. My comfort food?"

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