Think Pink Giveaway!

In the spirit of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, I'm thrilled to announce this fabulous giveaway!

Talented photographer and artist Myan of sixthandmain resides in Los Angeles, a city she is smitten with.

Myan's surroundings and favorite artists inspire her to create little boxes full of light, colors, and imagination. Her etsy sites sixthandmain and zuppaartista offer some of the most beautiful photographs. {Some of my favs are the pink ones, of course.}

Myan is generously offering a 5 X 5 or 5 X 7 (your choice) photograph to two lucky winners!

AND, any purchases made at sixthandmain during the month of October that mention ‘Paris Hotel Boutique’ as a referral, 10% off will be donated to the Avon Foundation for Woman Breast Cancer Crusade.

• To enter the giveaway, take a look at the sixthandmain's online shop {here}, tell us your favorite photo, and leave a comment below on this blog.

• Deadline to enter the giveaway is October 14th. Two winners will be randomly selected and contacted by e-mail after October 14th .

• If you do not have a blog or contact e-mail on your blog, please include it with your comment for notification. Open to all readers!

Good Luck/ Bonne Chance!

photos: sixthandmain

Inspiring Images...pink

the cheshire smile

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month I thought I'd post some of my favorite "pink" images.

Rachel Follett

Francoise Rachez

From Me to You

Atelier de Betty

Blessed Wild Apple Girl

A Thousand Clapping Hands

Kat

murpheyblue

cindy

Amy Atlas

Just Ree

My Vintage Vogue

alpscs

Most of us have unfortunately experienced or known someone who has battled breast cancer. Let's make October 2010 the month to do our part in the fight against it. Encourage a friend or loved one to get her mammogram. Early detection is key.

Please take it upon yourself to get educated and proactive in this fight over this horrible disease. For more information on how you can help, check out these websites: Susan G. Komen , the American Cancer Society, and the National Cancer Institute.

Go Pink!

Estate Sale Manners

I was just talking to a fellow antique dealer friend of mine who recently attended a local estate sale. His nicely covered pile of leather bound books held for him at the front door were stolen by another shopper. Where have all the manners gone?

I have been attending estate sales for about 15 years now. It never ceases to amaze me the lack of manners and etiquette at these sales. There are some cardinal rules among estate sale shoppers;

• If any item has a "sold" tag, someone has done the work to find it and is going to purchase it. Hands off.
  

• If there is an obvious pile of items in a corner, ask before you rummage. They are probably someone else's gathered treasures that they have set aside because they can't carry them around.

• Don't push and shove. Courtesy is rule #1.

Objects are just material things and there is certainly enough to go around, isn't there? I've cut back on my estate sale attendance since I've witnessed some of the most horrific incidents including my girlfriend getting knocked down on the ground for complimenting a man on his turquoise jewelry. He was definitely crazy.

Do you have any of your own estate sale nightmare stories to share?

Are there any comments you want to add on estate sale manners?

image credits; 1. Emikokolala 2. Stephanie Moisan 3 & 4. unknown

Eye Candy.

I've been eyeing some breathtaking photos floating around on tumblr with no photo credit (what else is new?) and wondering who this mystery photographer was.

Found.

London-based photographer Katya de Grunwald is the talent behind these images. Katya's work has previously appeared in publications such as World of Interiors, The Independent Magazine, Elle Decoration, The Telegraph, Martha Stewart Living, Exit and House & Garden.

This series is called, "Selvedge." Isn't it breathtakingly beautiful?

To see more of Katya's work, visit her website here.

images: Katya de Grunwald

Hurray for the Team!

Happy Monday! Hope you had a great weekend!

Halloween is coming and so is the World Series. I'm not a big baseball fan, but how can I deny my excitement when our S.F. Giants won the National League Western Championship yesterday?

Here are some wonderful captured moments of devoted fans from yesterday's game that my talented friend Sandy shot. These folks look like they're all ready for Halloween. (Just so happens, orange and black are the Giant's colors!)

Congrats Giants!

Boardwalk Empire

Has anyone been watching the HBO series Boardwalk Empire? I'm loving it! This is well worth watching if you are in the US and get HBO. Directed by the brilliant Martin Scorsese with Steve Buscemi as the main character, I think it's going to be a big hit like Madmen, but with a 1920's vibe.

Set in Atlantic City, New Jersey during the prohibition era, the sets and costumes are outstanding!

Tonight is the 3rd episode, so be sure and tune in and ENJOY! Click here the episode guide for times in your area.

Join us at the Show!

I'm thrilled to be joining forces with the talented Lisa Golightly at the Alameda Point Antiques Faire this coming Sunday, October 3rd!

I haven't sold there in many years and can't wait to sell alongside my good friend Lisa. We will be selling everything from eclectic French accessories and estate jewelry, to furniture and Lisa's one-of-a-kind unique creations.

We're so excited to be in the first row. That means you won't have too walk far to visit us...and we're close to the concession stands which always makes my day!

If you're in the Bay Area, please be sure and stop by:

Booth A-20

Click here for show times and directions...

Please come by and say hello. Hope to see you!

image: McCall Style & Beauty Cover, 1942, George Eastman House Collection