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Display Name: brittlebar
Member Since: 4/2/12

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I moved to Seattle over 20 years ago from the east coast. The "Seattle Freeze" is real. Most of my friends are not from here. I only started to feel at home when I bought a house and invested in my neighborhood, and now have children. Now in my 40's I realize that quality is more important than quantity.


10 Tried & True Tips: How to Make New Friends in a New City
4/4/13 4:59 PM

@BAW413 -- Ditto. Marimekko brings good memories. (My father also worked for Ben Thompson and was actually the one who designed the DR logo.)


Quick History: Marimekko
9/18/12 7:50 PM

I'd be careful about using anything to try to remove the face. It looks like the entire piece may be glazed in clear and you may ruin the finish....Why not just leave the face?


Source For Ferret Sculpture in IKEA Catalog? Good Questions
8/9/12 12:28 PM

I find it creepy that he bought it for only $5 knowing it was worth so much more, even if it was from a "druggie". (There would be no reason to purchase it otherwise since it's so incredibly ugly.)


Earliest Warhol Sketch Found at Yard Sale for $5 Design News 04.02.12
4/2/12 6:05 PM