Nautical tokens of love
byThe shell mosaics known today as sailors’ valentines were a popular gift from seafaring men to the women who waited at home.
The shell mosaics known today as sailors’ valentines were a popular gift from seafaring men to the women who waited at home.
A pair of mandolins speak eloquently of a tuneful past and the capacity of music to bring people together in harmony.
Painter Agnes Martin created a serene body of work that reflected a Zen philosophy despite – or maybe because of – the difficult circumstances she contended with in her long life.
With jewelry, everything old is new again.
One of travels’ greatest pleasures is sampling local food and drink.
Warm breezes and soft sunshine have always lured people to work, play, socialize and relax in the fresh air. Happily there is an abundance of furniture and accessories to make plein air living comfortable, convenient and stylish.
Whether it’s called zoomorphic personal ornamentation or critter glitter, animals of all kinds have been a recurring motif in jewelry history. Their natural beauty and unique traits have inspired countless pieces, from the scarab beetles of ancient Egypt to David Webb’s zebras and frogs.
Judy Kensley McKie creates eclectic, one-of-a-kind furnishings that lie at the intersection of design and fine art.