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“A day in the life of an aesthete”

“A day in the life of an aesthete”

I walked through and all around Glebe, Sydney for a day recently. Was incredibly enjoyable, exploring the history, architecture, trees and flora, meeting many interesting people including Jethro and his beautiful bird Rosie (we hit it off immediately) animals pick up loving vibes✨

After an enjoyable lunch and chat with Jethro and Rosie and enjoying the entire community conversing with my new friends, like they were family, I walked to the city end of Glebe Point Road, visiting galleries, a magnificent shop “Mineralism” Gemstones, Fossil’s and cafe garden. Then walked back the other side to Glebe Point, en route I had a wonderful conversation with Mary, she helps at the local flag shop. Such a fascinating woman with a wonderful life story, she saw me photographing a mural on a building, so we got to chatting, 30 minutes later… I loved the Morton Bay Fig Trees when I reached the water, I wandered through the park photographing trees, like an addict! Oh well keeps me happy… Then walking back to the light rail I noticed every homes stairs were tiled, most with the original 19th century tiles, some with moss from the same period! Several updates in the art nouveau period then through to Edwardian, Deco and retro. I could go back again today and enjoy myself same🤩Thought I’d share only a few of the photos from that afternoon.

An exceptional late 19th Century Chinese export hand carved four panelled chinoiserie black laquered folding screen.

An exceptional late 19th Century Chinese export hand carved four panelled chinoiserie black laquered folding screen.

Happily selling this screen on consignment for a customer I’ve worked with over the past few years. So No GST! Beautifully carved precious stones, including Jade, Ivory, and marble. H. 183cm W. 164cm The right screen on a wall can look better than a lot of terribly expensive contemporary art. Far more unique and individual. Would look amazing hanging spotlighted, take a look on my website, type “Chinese screen” to see the last four panel screen I sold, posted under media, looks outstanding when hung well. I have a professional picture hanger to recommend if you need one.

Story from a decade ago

Story from a decade ago

A few Favourites

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Antiques dealer Jamie Allpress looks back on some of his most memorable projects over the years and the connections he has made as a result.

Since opening my store in Melbourne 25 years ago, I have had many memorable experiences.

The first was in 1992 when I was asked to restore the interior of Invergowrie in Shakespeare Grove, Hawthorn.

Mali Moir, Hypotype, Cape Warthog 'THE RED LIST'.

Mali Moir, Hypotype, Cape Warthog ‘THE RED LIST’.

THE RED LIST

Phacochoerus aethiopicus aethiopicus IUCN Extinct

Charcoal on cotton canvas

see instagram reel

My friend Mali Moir produced these masterpieces in 2017 and had The Metro Gallery representing her.
I was at the opening with a few close friends, was a great evening.
Prior to the opening I had been in re dressing Dee and Peter’s beautiful homes walls. I had the pleasure seeing Mali create these in her home, so when I saw their wall space, I already knew which two would be perfect, so SOLD!

Curating for the Contemporary Home. By Pinpoint Media Group, Dubai.

Curating for the Contemporary Home. By Pinpoint Media Group, Dubai.

In 2015 Jola from Luxurysqft magazine, Dubai contacted me regarding a story Kelly Crane wanted to write about my styling of several properties she had viewed on my website.

I was quite flattered, so agreed. She particularly liked my friends home I’d recently re dressed in Brighton, Victoria, so these are the photos she chose and the story written.

 

Linkedin/SEEK Profile

Linkedin/SEEK Profile

Changing my business direction and life overall is my main goal this year.

Whatever comes my way I already know will be exciting and to my liking.

Being open to change is a blessing.

I’ll write a short blurb below, describing my plans.

Advising on Sizing Down

Advising on Sizing Down

Forty-seven years ago, I started my journey with an after-school job at the local antique shop. Since then, I’ve spent 36 wonderful years running my own business—and now, I have decided to close my retail business and start a new chapter.

This business has been a true passion. I’ve loved every part of it: helping customers find that perfect piece, restoring beloved furniture, making drawers glide like new, and offering advice on arranging homes. Most of all, I’ve cherished the conversations with locals—and their dogs! That part, I’ll miss the most.

Continued…

 

Visiting a customer’s beautifully furnished apartment and enjoying their view.

Visiting a customer’s beautifully furnished apartment and enjoying their view.

I had the great pleasure selling them this dresser, table, chairs and other set of chairs (re sold for them when upgraded to this magnificent set of country Chippendale’s a few years ago)

I remember buying this exceptional 18th century country oak dresser base in Chester UK many years ago.

Once I close, I’ll take the time to produce a clip of all the wonderful views I’ve enjoyed from many customers homes and apartments…

That will be fun.

In the meantime,enjoy their beautiful view ✨

Photos inside my apartment taken by Russell Winnell February 2023 part two.

Photos inside my apartment taken by Russell Winnell February 2023 part two.

I’d written a story re moving onto an apartment, and how I advise people several times per week on doing so, but when was my turn, was so painful!

By the time the magazine was ready, I’d already changed three vital parts of my displays, so gave them an old story to print!

Still changing occasionally, but I’ll have Russell over soon to re take those few spots, so I can finally share with a magazine.

These are the upright shots, I’ll post the horizontal ones next..

BTW, when I close shop soon, my trading name will mainly be @allpress_creations as my writing and other business ideas and my services will be changing.