Just saw a bunch of lost baby quail were just running around squawking for their parents.

The Weather in the Catalina Foothills of #Tucson...today (moments ago). The start of a storm?

Peter Cottontail, dropped by to deliver Italian Alabaster Eggs, and broke into song.

Drawing upon the original found in the 3,500-year-old annex to the tomb of Tutankhamen, this artistically sculpted artifact is fashioned into a distinctive work of functional art that combines Egyptian design with contemporary needs. Quality designer resin barge boasts exquisite hand-painting in the royal Egyptian palette & is displayed beneath a thick, pencil-edged, oval glass top measuring almost a yard wide.

How cute is this ? Grazie bella ! ツ

Last night after watching #interior #decorating shows, I was motivated 2 restore my hallway back 2 it's state b4 the workmen moved everything out 2 install the latest heatpump. Finally !

Laurentiius when visiting a museum to my surprise, I saw this !

Mr. Obama charms Mr. Netanyahu, #Israel's P.M. discussing #Iran (PHOTO)

Bought this, Florentine Santa Croce Pewter Chalice direct cast from a 17th century Italian antique, the 3 angels & putti surrounding this ornately sculpted Baroque chalice. Made in Brescia, Italy.

Cotswold,150 yrs old antique Gothic Revival Jewel Box found at a sm English antique fair, 1ce held the ring of a very important Bishop. Reproduced w/old world craftsmanship by an italian pewtersmith in Brescia.

Here's a photo of my brand new wrist watch. Movado two tone sports style. Hope U like it. ;-)

My new walking sticks (Mallard & Raven) w some umbrellas. May this just be the beginning of a collection? ;o)

These are the new Italian Pewter Goblets that arrived today. I ordered a pair to see if I liked them. I do and will order more.

It's a beautiful Fedora Sunday... Thought of sharing with you ! A photo taken moments ago....

I just bought a framed Reproduction "Cafe Terrace on the Place du Forum," Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890), in the Rijksmuseum Krller-Mller, Otterlo
A stunning, framed replica on artists’ grade canvas

Lost wax method, my bronze pair of guinea fowl; large game bird found in Africa (same family as turkeys, pheasants & other game birds) Not so photogenic.

Lantana, grows wild in groups scattered about my garden. From the Verbena family.

A classic decorating element throughout the ages. Remarkably, in 3000 years it has never gone out of style.

My lunch.... Sauteed ckn breast & casarecce w/EVOO, rosemary, garlic & pepper. 1st & 2nd courses. Just 4 U. ;-)

His is the European Oak fountain pen, I ordered to go w/Captain Flint pen holder http://twitpic.com/46b4na