Great Find and News From Afar

Friday I met up with my dear friend Kelly in Dallas for lunch and antiquing.  We went to our favorite consignment store Again and Again.  I found these unbelievably funky sconces made of willow.  The bases of the sconces are old, but I don't know if the willow was original or someone's DIY project.  At any rate, they're so cool.  

**click to see these in all their glory**

I'll take a picture after I decide where to put them.  In other news--I had the most fantastic surprise yesterday morning.  Christopher Ross called me!!!  He is living in Munich now, and is 78 years old.  He is no longer designing belts, but has completed one film, and is in the middle of his second film.  He is sending me a DVD, and I cannot wait to tell you all about it.  It was incredible to talk to Christopher, he is fascinating, and has so many artistic outlets that he continues to pursue.  He tells me finding your passion is the secret to staying young.  I believe him!!

Comments

[Prêt-à-Porter P]

i knew that one day the two of you would be in touch, especially after his friend got in touch with you ;)
the scones look very interesting. the look like they would fit in quite well in your home.

[Jezebel]

Those look like they were made of Rapunzel's hair. They are truly bonkers in a most enviable way- I can't wait to see them hanging in your magic manse.

[Isa]

Those sconces are fantastic!! I can't wait to see what you do with them.
What a treat that phone call was! xo Isa

[ldorr]

beautiful, and surreal.

[So Lovely]

I love those scones. So Wind In The Willows. Just beautiful. How lovely also to be 78 years old and even now your designs are being coveted.

[Jill]

The sconces remind me of Christian Astuguevieille. I would have bought them too!

[arline Jernigan]

Yep, they are pretty awesome.

I too believe that finding your passion and living a creative life is the key to living young and happy.

I am grateful that I do this.

You do it beautifully, and you are teaching your daughters well. They are lucky. :)

Have a happy day.

[crystal]

How wonderful! So glad you were able to talk to him.

[Katia]

wow...! amazing!

[Sarah Klassen/Haute Design]

These are so unique and I love them! They would be a nice feature in an entryway with some great lanterns or bird cages...Also, the incorporable Christopher Ross is my hero. When I am his age, I hope to be as creatively optimistic and have such a zest for life he does~

[bluejayintokyo]

That's so fantastic that you got to talk to him!! :) Love the willow chandelier too.

[Jules]

Wow!
Those are really beautiful one.=)
I love their structure,such unique..
I love it,i'm sure it will really fits to your house.I hope you will make a post on where you are going to put that cute sconces..;D
Have a nice day.

[mr. freddy's mom]

wow! you're so fortunate that Mr. Christopher Ross called you. No wondering why he's still alive and kicking at the age of 78.
Ms. Judy, i love those sconces. It's very unique. But i think, it's not practical to use it with candles on, it can cause fire. It's only good as an embellishment. I know it will look good on your "pottery barn" style home sweet home.

[chauss]

j, i love this!!! i got an invitation to visit an iconic parisian designer this way...
p.s. love the dragon belt. :)

http//ckparis.blogspot.com

[avant-garde ephemera]

That is so exciting for you Judy - Apart from Ross himself, it seems you have the biggest collection of his belts. Do you know exactly how many he designed. I wonder if he has catlogues/records he can send you to help you refine and expand your search.
The willows are exquisite - fit your houses aesthetic perfectly!

[Fab Brunette]

Gorgeous... you are so lucky to have talked to him. That is amazing.
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[hillie]

Great!

[C]

Lovely sconces and I hope they're wired so they work with some bulbs! xo!

[Coco]

Aww, that's so sweet. You two are now officially friends. Not a surprise. :)

http://pinkcoconut.izces.com

[Sabina]

Oh, dear! Cristopher actually called. I'd be so stunned if one of my hero's would call!

[Mary]

I would really like to try these! I am getting married in July and having my reception on an amazing rooftop garden in Sedona that looks out into the canyons. I have been on a MADDENING search for unique and interesting centerpieces. Does anyone have any suggestions for constructing these?

Or any great candelabra finds!

Thanks!

Mary

[Polo Ralph Lauren]

We always have time enough , if we will but use it aright. To choose time is to save time.
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[ritikblw]

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