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George Nelson: Architect, Writer, Designer, Teacher June 8 –September 11 Next time you settle down in your family room, remember to thank George Nelson (1908–1986). When Nelson coauthored the book Tomorrow’s House in 1945, he described the now familiar family gathering spot, as well as a “storage wall,” solving specific design challenges for modern residences. …

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Thats Entertainment!

Have you met Gin? Not to be confused with that hideous hooch that tastes like pine needles, this Gin is a fabulous enabler and a master eBayer with a great eye. Case in point, just look at what she made me buy: Okay, perhaps made is a strong word, but I am claiming to be …

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Modern Market

Did y’all make it to the Houston Modern Market this weekend? We did, and a few items managed to find their way home with us……….. Pretty in pink. Hard to tell from the camera phone pic, but these Briard rocks glasses are what I call “poodle pink”. Kitschy and they match the cranes in the …

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Estate Sale Vinyl

Taking a mental health day from work can have its advantages. In addition to keeping the world a safer place, I managed to score some fun records to feed my vinyl addiction. Who can resist some Beat Goes On, I Got You Babe and all their witty banter–Live! I dont understand all the panty throwing …