Art and Antiques of London was much to celebrate when its doors closed, Wednesday, June 15, after eight days very busy. The Fair has been a magnet for collectors and connoisseurs with many established buyers visiting the fair. Visitors commented on the feeling of airy lightness of the Fair and very responsive to all disciplines and exhibits. Strong sales were reported across the board, the lecture series has been universally welcomed and the restaurant, managed by the Admirable Crichton, was a remarkable success.The final figure of visitors was over 15,500, up just under 10% last year. The profile of visitors was very international with Middle East and Asian buyers are making their mark. A number of retailers has made significant sales to collectors in Australia.

I spent much of my childhood reconstructing episodes of "I Love Lucy." As an only child, my performance consisted of one-man act with a make-believe Ricky, Ethel and Fred. Full basement My grandparents' with 1950 furniture and a working kitchen, proved the perfect set. I admired the wit of Lucy, the mode of action, and self-motivation. This August marks the 100th anniversary of Lucy, and I am grateful for all the memories it inspired me room to create and shape aspects of my adult self.

jpg "> In Episode 1952," Change of employment, "Lucy and Ethel, embark on a mission to empower women and to seek employment outside the home. Their new boss at the candy factory loads the pair with wrap chocolates as sweet treats come in on a treadmill. At first, the two make quite easily, but as the belt speeds up, Lucy and Ethel can not handle the line. The attempt to cover the two accident by pushing the extra chocolate in their mouths, hats, baker, and bottom of their dresses. To commemorate these moments, Mattel Inc. has created editions of Lucy's doll collection.The company "Change of employment" set includes two Lucy and Ethel dressed in uniform. Replicating impeccable Mattel dolls includes faces "stuffed" with chocolates. The dolls even lash. Comic genius of Lucy and facial expressions in this episode put a stop to my love affair with chocolate peanutbutter truffle house. However, I now use this stuff-on-away tactics for filing paper....

Read more...