It may not be the most practical piece of furniture in your house, but practicality is not what this blog is about. I mean, look at this thing!

Made from sandblasted roots, this Grove Grand Chair is a marvel. Due to it’s organic form, no two chairs are the same and as such, a set of two can make an even grander impact flanking, say, a cozy fireplace? Or perhaps adorning the far corner of the library?

What no fireplace or library in your house? Well just stand it up next to that tower of pizza boxes you’ve been using as your coffee table.

You can get it here for $850

Being from Latvia, I am naturally drawn to amber in any shape or form. Being a woman, I am even more drawn to amber in jewelry. I have seen A LOT of amber jewelry and own a decent amount of it so it is difficult to impress me. However, on my last visit to Costco Warehouse (of all places), there was an exhibit of various jewelry involving amber and other gemstones by a company called Jewelry To Your Doorstep. I see them come around every year during the holiday season and every year I walk away with a new piece of something-or-other that I can’t resist.

The necklace pictured above is truly stunning. It’s a very big, heavy piece with a big heavy price tag of $1800 to match. If only I had the big heavy bosom necessary to accommodate such a specimen. There is also a matching bracelet and for a mere $2700, you can have the set!

I must admit, even for a piece this grand, the price tag is a bit too hefty for semi-precious stone encrusted in silver. In fact, most of their jewelry is priced a good 30% more than similar jewelry sold by the “local” folks on Brighton Beach in Brooklyn. But you can consider the extra charge a convenience fee for sparing yourself the trip.

So it seems my hubby (see above) decided that I have something to say and post that someone other than him will be interested in reading and seeing. And, as it were, I am now the proud owner of my very own blog. Is anyone else out there? HELLO-ELLO-LO!

Ok e-world, here’s my first post. Fascinating, isn’t it?

Oh, and since I’m “supposed” to be posting about the cool things I find. I found him around the corner. In a basement. With some pretzels and three soldering guns.

Hi, Everyone.

I created this blog as a surprise for my wife (see above).

She has a certain knack for finding the coolest things anywhere and has a great eye for interior design.  Whether it’s kitchen gadgets, baby clothes or furniture, everyone always asks where she found it and how she thought of it.
I think she’s got fantastic taste and am glad that she does… cause I certainly don’t.

I will soon make her aware of the existence of this blog and then you all can benefit
from her awesomeness. This way, you too, can spend your money on stuff she finds!

(seriously - she’s great)

-Mike

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