by Michael Hampton | Dec 7, 2012 | Uncategorized
This past Wednesday, Sotheby’s in New York auctioned a large handful of extraordinary jewels from the reclusive and eternally elegant Jayne Wrightsman. The collection consists of some of the finest jewels to come on the market in many years and includes pieces...
by Michael Hampton | Oct 28, 2012 | Uncategorized
A few weeks ago we took a trip to Charleston for a long weekend to visit friends. The two things that I wanted to focus on in Charleston were the historic architecture and southern food. Both in major abundance. Since we only had a few days to explore we concentrated...
by Michael Hampton | Oct 24, 2012 | Uncategorized
Although Fall will soon behind us here in the Southwest the warm golds, yellows and ambers are still ablaze against the intense blue skies.This last weekend we took a road trip up to Durango, Colorado, which is a very charming town set against beautiful mountains and...
by Michael Hampton | Oct 16, 2012 | Uncategorized
It always gives me such pleasure to find a craftsmen who are still continuing the traditions of their chosen craft, especially furniture.During my recent trip to Camden, Maine I paid a visit to Windsor Chair makers who are well known for their traditional bench made...
by Michael Hampton | Sep 19, 2012 | Uncategorized
One of the most fascinating recent books that I have read is, The Hare with Amber Eyes: A Hidden Inheritance by Edmund DeWaal. It is the story of an extraordinary collection of Japanese netsuke that the author had inherited from his family. Fascinated by the history...
