I have a Lid Lifter in FUTURES. They are related to Door Openers, who are related to Door & Drawer Closers. They can't help it. It's an obsession. They have NO intention of buying. They simply travel about, meeting their manipulation quota. It is true. Sit with me for a week... I dare you. You'll see Lid Lifters, Drawer Closers, and Naked People.

If I open a china cabinet door to show dishware inside, Door Closers will close that door.

If I pull open a drawer so customers can see its woods and dovetailing, Drawer Closers will ALWAYS close that drawer. I'll reopen that drawer 5+ times a day.

Since lids are often ceramic, and they're the first part of a lidded object to be broken, the Lid Lifter put his/herself on thin ice. It may be costly.

Most obsessions are.

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("Did he just say 'NAKED'?")

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Yesterday I bought a number of good Art Deco objects.

If I didn't already own one, I'd keep this: I've seen three, ever. It's an Art Deco jewelry/flatware/tie box. Mine, one owned by a friend who bought his from me, and this one are the three. I date it at 1930 - give or take a couple years. I also bought a geometric, cobalt mirror table. You can view these in the "Furniture & Furnishings" gallery. I've also added Art Deco lighting in the "Lighting & other Applicances" gallery. In addition, I bought a pair of 1930's funeral parlor torchere floor lamps. Literally. Good ones. One has a flaw, but when turned to the wall, that vanishes quickly from mind. I should have shots within the next five days.

I bought lots of things, but it was only circumstantial, so I could get these. Not wanting the others things, I gave them to a friend right there on the spot at the auction. I didn't even want to load them. No muss. No fuss. Everyone's happy. You're welcome. See ya later.

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I've had lots of out-of-towners over the last two days. Some visit every year at this time, and ALL visit for two reasons:

1) to visit FUTURES, and,

2) to get away from the house full of relatives.

How do I know this? They tell me.

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I have a fashion photographer in here as I write. A few days ago, I was approached by a fashion designer who wanted to use FUTURES as the backdrop. I told him it'd be okay on Sunday, which is usually a quiet day. I did NOT consider I'd have a model... changing clothes... in here...

Should be interesting.

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Well, I'm now getting full nudity in FUTURES. It's a first... I think.

Maybe it'll bring in business? I mean for ANTIQUES!

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I WOULD photograph them while they work, but THAT seems a bit indiscreet - considering what I'm seeing at the moment.

Tall, thin, naked, blonde female with heavy black eye makeup - being decorated with interesting clothing.

No, THIS is NOT my typical Sunday.

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They're having fun and are "all business" at the same time. The model is on the clock. The photographer is probably being paid by the job. The designer wants his career to take off. I understand all three positions.

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Hours pass: The neighborhood is slowly becoming aware of their presence, and strolling by the show windows out of curiosity. This is NOT what they've come to expect from my store... at least on a Sunday.

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(Later:) It looks like I'll be staying a little late at FUTURES. They need the time, and I've seen some of the shots. Nice! The "team" is in a groove. I'm not going to stop them.

PS: I DID get a couple of shots, and the photographer insisted on shots of me with them. You will see his when I receive them.

Here are mine (the first two shots):

http://futuresantiques.com/items/main.php?g2_view=core.ShowItem&g2_itemId=3520