Loss

I just heard Fresh Air's interview with Jonathan Franzen about his new work 'Freedom'. He reflected on his personal loss of his friend David Foster Wallace, and how differently the death of a contemporary feels than a parent.

Isn't it interesting how thoughts of loved ones who are gone appear at the most random times?  I think of my friend Susan who has been gone since 1989,  there I sit listening to NPR and here she is in my thoughts.  Memory and longing can be funny, grand and mysterious.

and once in a while i just snort!

what's in store!

perfume bottles - instant collection!

mission porch lamps - $42 for the set

Things I'm loving today

such rare wit!

SURPRISE!!!

One of the best things about consignment is the surprise of variety!  These are some of the new items you'll find at abode this week . . .

Art Deco beauty only $150!

Two vintage straight razors and strop $75

Wool blankie

Avenues Street Fair Save the date!

abode will be at the avenues street fair on September 11th!  the shop will be open as usual and we will be selling our fun, funky functional hearts out!

can't wait

i'm so excited and i just can't hide it

check out SPARK!  a cyclone of creativity . . .right here in Utah.

abode is madly gathering treasures for the event and providing some decor as well!  Their theme this year is "funky circus" couldn't be a more perfect match for the fun-house vibe of abode!  I'll sneak down and snap some shots so you can see how well things turned out!

aisle show you!

maybe we should label our aisles here at abode?

MARKET

I usually have a ton of cool pictures to share with you of the wonderful finds at MARKET last Saturday, but alas my little photographer left early along with my brain, alas no pictures . . . WHAT WAS I THINKING??

Sufficeth to say MARKET was a grand time and I know you loved it as much as I did.

picked up great deals

had a grand time

amen!

as if you could forget . . . MARKET saturday

we love our MARKETS and we know you do too - we look forward to seeing you there!

those were the days, my friend

MARKET brings out the best new "old" treasures!  Here is a sample of what you'll find!

I do not ask for other gems;


Flashing with frost and fire

The sky's undying diadems

Shall be my love's attire.

Emeralds, that into rubies melt

Upon the brow of night,

I've taken from Orion's belt

To make her girdle bright.
(JEWELS. A YOUNG MAN TO A MERCHANT by Herbert Asquith)
Look at these beauties . . .a new vendor for August!  You'll want to snap up every one of her treasures to make your girdle bright (OK LOL, I have no idea how many I would have to buy to cover my girdle let alone make it bright! . . . )

chant with me: MARKET MARKET MARKET MARKET!

nestled right next to our front door, you will find this trove of lovelies!  such sweet combinations of whimsy and utility - need to serve some treats?  instant pedestal, got some hungry birdies?  problem solved!  tons of jewels and no where to put em?  try one of these!  come and get them Saturday and stop in the shop for a discount - 10 to 50% off one item of your choice

got a knife in your pocket?

pocket knives are an interesting, they are entirely utilitarian while being collectible as well.   Often people like to keep their collections on a shelf but with a pocket knife it's a little piece of history you can carry with you!

men don't make passes at girls who wear glasses . . .

yeah, right!  look at these lovlies