If you look closely, you will find all sorts of treasures in tiny stores all around town, wherever you live. The stores may not be fancy, but if vintage is what you want, don’t judge a book by it’s cover—go on in and hunt. Perfect example (sorry, John!) is Darby Road, in Waltham, MA. At first glance, you may pass it by. But inside, it’s information overload and when you meet John, that is, if he takes a liking to you—-he may take you to his warehouse where there are rooms and rooms of treasures. I am stopping by for some clients, but, in true fashion, I hopped on the website, and plan to look at a few things for moi…

Here’s what i am curious about: My new friend, Steve, should take a peek at these for his house in Cambrige.  He “says” he wants more mid century, and if I had room, I’d snag them and recover these babies:

Right up my alley, I plan to see them ALL:

Love this bamboo style chest, for a hall, guest bedroom, or wherever:

The white faux-Bertoia numbers would funk up a roof deck or eclectic patio:

I am a sucker for altar tables, so versatile, and this one has a nice patina:

Mom, this dog won’t chew up your Guiseppe Zanotti sandals as well as the bulk of your shoe wardrobe, your clothing, your entire house, and it doesn’t appear to bark.  Consider a swap with John:

Dog