Wednesday, July 18, 2012

Workshop/coOp bags at AP

Hand-loomed cotton, hand-stamped and numbered, from the highlands of Guatemala.  With every bag you buy, you’re not only providing a fair wage to a woman artisan so she can educate her children, and put food on the table, you’re also donating 15% of your purchase price to a refugee woman or girl through the UNHCR.

Love all the colors!  Will have a large assortment to choose from.

All photos above from the Workshop/coOp website.

Photo of the looming process.  Credit- Linda Bergonia & Logan Futej.

Wednesday, June 6, 2012

Bruno Gambone at AP shop

Received these gorgeous beads all the way from Florence that we commissioned
from our friend, the maestro ceramic artist, Bruno Gambone.


Hand-painted striped beads on hand-woven shawl by Dosa.

Gorgeous watercolor-effect striped bead on a plate by Bruno as well.

Hand-painted pendant by Bruno, as before, on a plate of his design.

These three are destined to be used in an upcoming necklace.





Striped carved bead, resting on the head of a sculpture with Sam Prekop painting in the background. 
We'll be making pieces for the shop and will post more later.  Many thanks Bruno and Nahomi!


Opening weekend at last

Hand sewn Kurta from Dosa.

Turquoise and silver from Mexico City.

Leather sandals from Mexico City.

Creative women scarves and woven sunglass holder from Mexico City.

A selection of our latest jewelry, ancient trade beads, jade, Turquoise from Mexico City, African nickel and gray diamond.

Vintage babouches from Marrakesh

Lavender soap from Saipua- already sold out of the Saltwater soap!

Hand woven and embroidered bag from India with African bronze and pyrite.

Scarves, hand woven rebosa and indigo pieces from Dosa.

Ancient coral, sea glass and trade beads, Scarab necklace.



Poppies from Kim, Thanks!

Children's shoes from Marrakesh, 1920's.

Thanks to all that came by, looking forward to a great season!

Wednesday, May 16, 2012

AP re-opening Memorial Day weekend!

Here are some images from the cards we had made to introduce the new vendors, and the pieces we found in Mexico City this past December.






Tuesday, May 8, 2012

Summer Design issue feature, NYT magazine

The Hamptons home of Tiina Laakkonen and Jon Rosen.  Love this interior, in the living area, Laakkonen re-covered her George Sherlock couches in Marimekko prints; the ottomans are covered in a hand-dyed fabric from Christina Kim’s line Dosa- (of which I will be carrying a selection of clothing at my shop this summer!)  Photos by  François Halard,  written by Alix Browne

 A view of the kitchen and dining areas.

In one of the guest rooms, the wallpaper is by the Finnish artist Birger Kaipiainen, whose ceramics Laakkonen collects.

The eclectic contents of Laakkonen’s office. ‘‘I’m a sentimental hoarder,’’ she says.

Monday, April 30, 2012

Lanvin, 2007- finally mine.

Lanvin 07 collection, shoulders based on original sketches from Jeanne Lanvin. Just bought it after a very long search! Styled by Camilla Nickerson and photographed by Michael Thompson.


As a vintage fashion dealer, I am always looking for tomorrow's vintage, I think pieces by Alber Elbaz are not only beautiful but the new collectible. Here it is again, in Vogue.

Maryam Nassir Zadeh

Love the store, and now a peek at the home of Maryam Nassir Zadeh- photos via Mark Mahaney for Time.

A gorgeous ralli quilt above the changing table.

The store.

To see more, go here-  Maryam Nassir Zadeh

Monday, April 23, 2012

Anndra Neen at AP, late July delivery.

Annette and Phoebe Stephens, sisters and designers of the beautiful jewelry they are wearing, so pleased to carry a selection at AP shop this season- Thanks Phoebe and Annette!
Will carry the cage choker, as seen on Annette in the first two photos- images by Tim Hout via Dossier.
Love the over sized pieces that look like sculptures, much like each piece, an individual work of art.
Will carry this bangle, very limited quantities!

Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Beatrice Valenzuela, late May, Ap shop reopens Memorial day weekend!

Will carry these electric blue leather chinos, designed by Beatrice Valenzuela, handmade in Mexico City- late May arrival!

Also got these in hot pink and maize, for women and children, limited quantities.

Our own jewelry for the shop, Ancient beads all hand knotted mixed with semi and precious stones. A few variations we have been working on.

Can't wait to see Lake Michigan daily, starting in May.