Good Firm

While on our recent road trip to move our son to Omaha, Nebraska, I discovered a pretty amazing law office in a very cool neighborhood smack dab in the middle of Omaha. Law office? you ask. Yes, the law office of Mark Goodall. Mark is also an artist and he has decked out his office with his creations. Here is the front of his building and the windows that drew our attention:








Those windows got us curious enough to venture inside (and we weren't lookin' for legal advice!).








We all got to talking with Mark and when he learned that I was an artist, no, it was when he learned that I liked creepy dolls, that he invited us into his basement, his inner sanctum. Oh my. I think I even hyperventillated a little.











Before we left, Mark posed with his office cat and with me.



If you're wanting more, click here for a selection of movie clips made by Mark.

Second Chance - The Motherlode

Discovered a fabulous secondhand/thrift/vintage/collectibles/antique store in Omaha, Nebraska: Second Chance. It is located in the heart of Omaha's wonderful Old Market area of town. There is really no need for words, so I'll just post a series of photos . . . .

And then there was a BASEMENT!

It's worth a stop in Omaha to visit this remarkable shop.

PS And I didn't spend all that much for all my wonderful finds.

No. 16

Right before we left on our extended road trip (which I'm still on), I spent several days with my oldest daughter, Melissa, and two of my grandkids, Luke and Gabriella. I took the train to Tacoma, where my daughter greeted me and then whisked me away to the Salvation Army's thrift store, which has the fabulous Yard located at the back of the store. While at the Yard, we met up with Melissa's friend Dana and her two kiddos. After a satisfying round of shopping for thrift store treasures, we headed to Dana's house for an afternoon of swimming and playing. But the story doesn't end there. Dana's house is amazing! It is a very contemporary and modern design - and was built in 1957! It must have caused quite a stir in the 1950s. Dana and her husband Josh are in the process of hiring an architect with plans to refurbish the whole house in the near future - but I loved it the way it is right now!

Besides having a cool house, Dana is an artist and her house is filled with pieces of art she has been collecting. She consented to my sharing some glimpses of her art and house on my blog, so here 'tis. Let's begin with the front of the house and the view across the street.




And here is a peek into her house:








Some of the delicious art hanging in Dana's house. The artist's represented here include Robert Mars, Victoria Haven, Terry Turrell, Michael Schaeffer.

How I spent my afternoon:


The kiddos after swimming the afternoon away:


Larry, the gnome, wishes us safe travels home.