Requests and Questions

From the moment I started my blog, and then, my website, I have really enjoyed it. I never expected some of the joys and rewards that could come out of posting my thoughts, ideas, and vintage finds online.

Recently I received an email from a woman who is an artist. She wrote about how she found a picture of my toe shoes in a GOOGLE search.

She asked my permission to do a painting with my shoes as the subject.

At first I was surprised a photo of my ballet slippers appeared in a google search. I tried the same search and didn't see them. But hey, she found them and wants to use them as a subject of still life.

Since this seemed like a great idea to me I was thrilled she even asked.

Plus, this is the second time they've been used as a subject for a painting.

Here is the first painting of them:

It was painted by a former co-worker of mine. A great job and the colors are stunning.

I can't wait to see how a second painting might turn out.

I also receive questions about antiques and what they are worth. (Even after 11 years in the biz, I do not profess to be an expert but I will always take an honest look at an item, I just may know the answer.)

Many more questions come in asking about one of my favorite topics, LuRay Pastels dinnerware. I love seeing photos people email me of their items.

Just another fun aspect of blogging and another day in the life of an antiquey gal like myself.