Fitz & Floyd, lithophanes, mid century finds, and more

The beautiful old camelback sofa went on its way this afternoon, first to a wood refinisher (A&D Furniture Repair in Lake Stevens) before heading to Jeffries Upholstery for its glorious new cover. I'm looking forward to showing you before and after photos, after....

So, we're looking forward to a 1980's rose sofa and loveseat delivery on Friday, and I'll try to get a photo up soon after.

Meanwhile, here are some new photos for you to enjoy:

A 3-quart Fitz & Floyd pitcher from 1988:


A mid century hutch made by Stanley Furniture:


A luminous lithophane portrait in the bottom of a teacup, part of a Hayasi Kutani set:

Hadn't heard of lithophanes before this was consigned. Fascinating process, if you are interested: http://www.lithophanemuseum.org/what_is_a_lithophane.htm

A Danish modern mid century chair that can be taken apart for shipping or storage, and then easily reassembled to become quite sturdy and sleek again:

And, yes, it was...


And here's a comfy place to leave you, in the presence of 5 Polo Bear pillows by Ralph Lauren:


Good night!

Elisha Ann's birthday :^)

My daughter's birthday today! Here is the bouquet God provided for her in our overgrown yard:

 fragrant apple blossoms, sweet lilac blooms, and cheerful kerria japonica

The joyful growth of Spring has a power similar to that of love: it covers a multitude of sins :^)

Back at The Living Room, the earthly joy of a well-brewed Yunnan tea lifts my soul in thanksgiving. This tea from Barnes & Watson is rich and slightly smoky.

While I'm sipping, I'm reading Isaiah 62 and Psalm 62 in honor of the nation of Israel's 62nd year. God's faithful promises and everlasting mercy are greater causes for thanksgiving.

Tea break is over. Entering more eclectic inventory. Here's a game for you. Can you match each picture to its clue phrase in this list?
~ vintage crystal boudoir lamp (ok, that was too easy)
~ Ecclesiastes 1.1 (at least 3 matches here)
~ selling because there's a new toddler in the house
~ Fitz & Floyd
~ ahoy
~ from an oyster, such beauty
~ "Put me on a pedestal; in fact I come with a pedestal."
~ Isaac Merritt's invention in 1853, upgraded and replicated here in 1998
~ a good place to begin for a beginner
~ also known as "fat", "top", this one is stuffed