A while ago a friend with the same deep love of beautiful objects told me the term that describes us “aesthete” once reading the definition, I felt complete ✨
Objects such as, Architecture, Trees, Decorative Arts, Period Oak, 16th – 20th century art, Contemporary art, Women, Gardens, Music, Flowers, Personalities, Views etc…. I could go on and on!
A couple of new additions to my home display. A contemporary green and blue glass sculpture and an unusual Nouveau green glass and pewter jug.
Called into a customer’s home today to touch out some damage on their dining table.
Didn’t have a busy day planned, so a little colouring therapy did me well. As did my very nice customers and their beautiful home.
I certainly get to see some of the finest homes within Australia over the years.
Still a couple of weeks of holidays, but pop into showroom at times as not always away…
A customer brought this smashed up chair in recently, asking if there’s any hope of repairing, as is part of a set?
To be honest, I nearly said no chance, but knowing Eddie (cabinet maker/engineer) loves a challenge, I said leave with me and I’ll let you know!
I have hundreds of pieces to clear.
Over 100 pieces of art, rare 17th to 20th century pieces of furniture.
Ceramics, glassware including contemporary, mirrors etc…
I wish I could make some of these names stand out in gold, but they know exactly who they are.
Several have sadly passed on and a few aren’t even friends anymore, however that doesn’t change my huge appreciation for their generous kindness once given…
The past few days I’ve gathered photos of displays I’ve created over the past 35 years of business.
From shop and window displays, My home and now apartment, The Johnston Collection 2010, antique fairs around Australia, customers homes, the lane way behind my workshop, the neighbours garage door, a nice fence in the side st, anywhere I think would suit, I tend to do it!
Cheeky? Thats for sure!
So I thought I’d share a few, will take several posts to show all. I’m still locating photos and stories screenshooting and emailing myself stories.
I hope you’ll enjoy parts of my decorative history.
Professional photos by Russell Winnell Photography
I highlighted many of the brass handles in the showroom this morning, so decided to do a post of the piece and the brass-ware dressing.
I included some lamps, sconces, pewter, mirrors, even a couple of Queen Anne style table bells (exceptionally made)
Being terribly overstocked, (but not complaining) I’ve taken this walnut entrance table to my apartment to create more shop space and over decorate my entrance!
My usual entrance pieces are also quite out of my usual style, but having a retro 1970 built apartment, I wanted something different from the interior at the door.
Not my usual style or periods, but had to have these unique pieces✨✨
