Pennant collage
Once upon a time, attractions had little souvenir pennants. Here’s a nice primer. It seems to have largely fallen out of favor, but I can… Read More »Pennant collage
nostalgia
Coals to Newcastle
I think I owned all of those, except the newer Player’s Handbook. I still have the oldest core books, but I think I sold Unearthed… Read More »Coals to Newcastle
Dark Carnival by Ray Bradbury
Bradbury obviously is known more as an author than an artist, but this is a signed print of a painting he made apparently back in… Read More »Dark Carnival by Ray Bradbury
Commodore 64
Now witness the firepower of this fully armed and operational Commodore 64.
That awakens some memories
My fingers are all a-twitch. Can you imagine having two buttons on a joystick. And even on on the tip of the joystick itself. What… Read More »That awakens some memories
Baccarat & Bronze in The Grotto Bar
This place in Encino was ridonculous. Crammed with ornate antiques. This one room pulled out all the stops with a handpainted bar, tapestry panels, you… Read More »Baccarat & Bronze in The Grotto Bar
KGB Chicken
No, this is not a Russian agent. Before the San Diego Chicken was the San Diego Chicken, he was the KGB Chicken for the San… Read More »KGB Chicken
Sanette Waxed Bags
Even though this is not treasure, and is almost literally trash, I enjoy these glimpses into the everyday life of yesteryear. Sanette has vanished leaving… Read More »Sanette Waxed Bags
Excelsior 52
This French radio is pretty spectacular. The look. The complex dial. The entry from the radio museum suggests it can pick up several long and… Read More »Excelsior 52
1970 is calling – They want their breakfast nook back!
Look at it. It’s immaculate. And the carpet and the wallpaper and the pass-through just magnify it. Photo by Last Minute Estate Sales