Exploring New York City and a Collection For the Ages
by Kate Nixon
This week, I'm taking over the Little Journeys column as I talk about my recent visit to New York City, viewing four art museums in three days. During my trip, one particular exhibit stood out.
Readers, I have a confession…
“Never Go Away”
There was a time in the world of art, antiques, and finance when summer typified the adage “Sell in May, then go away.” Originally it was reflective of New Yorkers’ preoccupation with getting out of the hot, humid city and escaping…
Knowing What’s Wrong
It was an overcast, soon to be rainy morning, perfect for backing our car and truck out of the garage to make room for a fresh woodworking project. At the top of my long list was a low bench that would serve as both a coffee table and…
Having a Drink with Scott
Several years ago I published a column entitled “Having a Drink with Gus,” written after I had spent a few hours in a Manhattan bar which had once been the Craftsman Building, a grand showroom for Gustav Stickley’s Arts…
Close Encounters of the Deer Kind
Like many of you, here in Western North Carolina we have had to learn to share our backyards and gardens with whitetail deer. More recently, as our urban sprawl has invaded their natural habitat, we have also experienced a growing number…
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