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Abby G's avatar

That wisteria lamp is breathtaking! And also, I need to steal that hippocampus pendant from the British Museum. Just need to find the right disgruntled curator…

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Monica McLaughlin's avatar

*whispers* If you find one, tell them to pull this one out of the case for me https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/H_WB-157

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Patrick McLaughlin's avatar

That Wisteria Lamp!!! I also need to see it photoshopped onto Herman Munsters' head.

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Monica McLaughlin's avatar

I actually thought about how nice this one would look in your house: https://www.christies.com/lot/lot-6462664

And it's just $40,000 – $60,000! A BARGAIN compared with the Wisteria lamp.

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Patrick McLaughlin's avatar

Wow. Perfect. I'd be petrified.

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Shire Jansen's avatar

Oh gosh, the window, what a stunning work of art! "Michael" is adorable and so are the jeweled hummingbirds (I too prefer the living ones to stay that way) Thank you and best wishes for a happier New Year. 💙

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Monica McLaughlin's avatar

Thank you - you too!

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Ruth Ann Harnisch's avatar

It is always an education, and a brief respite, for which I thank you most sincerely.

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Monica McLaughlin's avatar

Thank you - that's nice to hear. We all need a respite these days.

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Nathalie Mornu's avatar

Hi, Monica!

Are you aware of this very new book about Casa Codognato?

https://www.assouline.com/products/codognato-masterpiece?variant=40111256043604

I figure you are, but just in case ...

Keep up the fun writing, please!

Nathalie

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Jennifer Morrow's avatar

The hummingbird hair ornaments are so beautiful!

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Gloria's avatar

I am so sad about those hummingbirds, but the Tiffany window is joyous. I love your notes on the rigid cast iron contrasting with the twining vines. I hope your New Year is lighter and brighter <3

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Books on GIF's avatar

Another awesome edition! I was not expecting to arrange the folllowing words into a sentence today: a baseball signed by George Harrison and owned by Geddy Lee, wow!

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Monica McLaughlin's avatar

Thanks, Mike! This whole post was pretty random, even for me. LOL! I am SO curious about how much that baseball will ultimately fetch.

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Books on GIF's avatar

Same! Should be worth more than the diamonds, tbh!

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