Like these little pretties.
A pair of slightly chipped but absolutely adorable Staffordshire Dogs (I love them, my husband HATES them) for $35.
So here's a sneak peek of what I'm watching today.
This one is pricey at $533.93 (I've seen them go for much less, so I'll probably let this one go and try my luck later). You can find them on 1st dibs though for $2600, which is crazy over-priced, but 1st dibs can always make you feel really great about some deal you got on Ebay.
Apparently the set was commissioned in 1962 by ALCOA to designer-craftsman Austin E. Cox A.S.I.D. of "Austin Enterprises"and the advertising agency of Ketchum, McLeod & Grove (how "Mad Men" is that?).
It's mid-century modern design which isn't always my cup of tea, but in this case, I think it's just gorgeous. Architectural, strong, a bit menacing. It's tremendously masculine while still being elegant.
Last month we took a once-in-a-lifetime trip to South Africa. We saw some incredible things, not the least of which were the Zebra hides. We looked at them in shop after shop, and I came so close to buying one several times because I really love the look of them in homes. But them I would come to the head part of it and see where the little eyes and nose were sewn shut and I would just get so sad and end up walking away. I've been toying with buying one over the internet so I wouldn't have that "head" moment. But I am pretty sure I'd be upset all over again once it came. So for now, this Zebra will probably just stay on my Watching list.
Love this fabric! It is a pattern that was originally printed on linen and then reprinted on cotton called Sultan of Gurjara and it tells the story of the great Indian conquerer Mahmud Begada. I think it would make a great pillow in my guest room/study. And at $8 for a yard, this one is a definite YES.
Oh Ebay - so many wonderful things, so little time!
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