My NY Life

My favorite design element at the soon-to-be torn down Bel-loc diner is the terrazzo floor. 1964. #midcenturydesign #terrazzo #bellocdiner (at Towson, Maryland)

I’m entered in a contest on Apartment Therapy! http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/andreas-sunny-homecoming-entryway-energize-entryway-contest-233007 if you’d like to take a look, and if you like it, there’s a ❤️ to click on… #apartmenttherapy #energizeyourentryway

Over the weekend, people asked me, "why are you selling this beautiful collection??" Collecting is my passion, and it's a very personal one. The vast majority of the things I've been showing are "rescues" from charity thrift shops like Goodwill and Salvation Army. Step one is scouring through all the crap until I find a thing that speaks to me, and that thing is often disguised by a layer of dirt. I look for signs of quality in its shape and heft and detail. Second step is taking it home to clean and restore, using an arsenal of products and tools and techniques I've gathered over the years. Third is researching if I'm not already familiar. The detective work is so much fun, and I love to learn about designers and makers and styles. The last step is putting it back out in the world, renewed, and into hands that will love it. I do that partly because I don't have the space, but mainly because I don't really need to hold onto it for so long. The real pleasure for me is giving it new life and then letting it go. And that's why I'm selling this beautiful collection. #thewellbegunhome

Just found two full boxes tucked away in the closet. So, lots more stuff, including an entire set of yellow Hellerware, Bennington Pottery dish, Iitala Thule glasses and more. Estate Sale going on now! Today 11-6 310 E. 44th St. Apt 524

A great lamp can serve as the centerpiece of a collection, while shining light on all the co-stars. The ultra-cool shape of this Midcentury beauty, along with the confetti glaze, make it swoon-worthy all on its own. $160. Estate Sale going on now! 310 E. 44th St. Apt 524 Sat+Sun 11-6 Insta @thewellbegunhome for details

Midcentury miniature furniture. Yes, it's a thing.

I love this Japanese lacquer tray. It's just so cheerful! Late 60's or so. 14" dia. $24 Estate Sale Sat&Sun 11-6 310 E. 44th St. apt. 524

Ready for the crowds! Estate Sale starts tonight! Thur 6-9 Fri 5-9 Sat+Sun 11-6 310 E. 44th St., Apt. 524

If you know Bostlund, then you know what a find this is. Big, gorgeous table lamp, the perfect visual offset for your low slung Midcentury pieces. Includes HTF original fiberglass shade. A real showstopper at 35" tall. $400. Estate Sale starts tonight! Thur 6-9 Fri 5-9 Sat+Sun 11-6 310 E. 44th St. Apt 524 Email andrea.estate.sale@gmail

Setting up for the sale! Starts tomorrow. Thur 6-9 Fri 5-9 Sat+Sun 11-6 310 E. 44th, Apt. 524

Setting up for the sale! Starts tomorrow. Thur 6-9 Fri 5-9 Sat+Sun 11-6 310 E. 44th, Apt. 524

Antique Austrian Gothic wall shelf. 100+ years old. Made of hand-carved, painted wood, one of a kind. Originally used as a religious shrine, it will serve perfectly as a display for a favorite photo or small treasure. 17" H $200.

Vibrant yellow enamel casserole, designed by Grete Prytz Kittelsen and Arne Clausen for Catherholm of Norway. Lotus design, early 1960's. 2.5 quarts, 8" dia (without handles). $65

Mid Century Japanese lacquer cheese server with center ceramic tile. 15" dia. Did you know that lacquer comes from a lacquer comes from a lacquer tree? $38

Mid Century ice bucket, 1960's, designed by Laurids Løngborg, Denmark. Fabric-covered bentwood, plastic and teak lid, cork bottom, removable plastic liner. Sleek and charming at the same time! $64.

Collection of three small vintage dishes, great for serving bonbons, holding keys, or stashing wedding rings bedside. From top left: 1940's Franciscan Ware toast plate, made in California, $15; Arabia Finland "Emilia" pattern bowl, designed by Raija Uosikkinen, Mid Century, $45; Vintage mosaic and metal dish, $15.

Vintage "Flower Power" porcelain vase. 5.5"H. $20. Did you know the expression, "Flower Power" was coined by the poet Allen Ginsburg in 1965? Yup, it was.