This past weekend I took full advantage of all the beautiful treats living in Los Angeles has to offer. Saturday I went wine tasting in the Malibu Hills, visited Calamigos Ranch and ended the night at my favorite spot The Old Place. It was a pretty awesome afternoon.
On Sunday I visited the Art Los Angeles Contemporary at the Santa Monica airport and hit up the Santa Monica Antique Market unexpectedly. It was a really good one and I spied waaaaay too many things that I wanted to take home. I had to practice a lot of restraint and I did some major editing. But I had to share all the good stuff with you! Take a look below at a sampling of my favorite things.
JEWELRY
There was a lady visiting from Oklahoma that had some of the best silver and Native jewelry that I have seen in a really long time. I spent around an hour pulling out pieces, trying them on and listening to her tell the story of the piece: where it was from, what tribe made it, the year and all about each special detail. She was awesome and had so many things I wanted!

This pendant was so delicate and beautiful and I love how it was combined with the strength of the bear paw.

Look at the detail of the feathers hanging down on one side. It’s painful that I didn’t buy this girl.

This cuff bracelet was Zuni which most people wouldn’t guess. The inlay was so amazing and this was a very significant piece.
BLUE AND YELLOW
Looking like a fun color palette for spring 2014 forecasting.

The color of this vintage Ballantyne cashmere sweater was perfect and the Totem embroidery was really unique.

I have another piece by this artist. I’m a fan. The colors and the texture in this really excite me.

This piece by a Mexican artist was so special. Each face is unique and the color combination has just the right amount of earthiness.
EARTH AND SUN
Textures from the earth and colors from the sun. The combination feels really right.

Amazing hand made brass and amethyst buckle and purse. I really wanted the buckle but she wanted to sell as a set.

This is a wardrobe for a camel. Truly unbelievable. I just wanted one of them to hang on my wall. But he was selling it all together. :(
MY PURCHASES
I only made it home with a few things, but I’m really excited about each one of them!

So happy about this cashmere vintage Gucci blazer! Especially after seeing all of those menswear outfits at couture. But seriously, this color is crazy good.
Stay tuned this week to see all of my favorite art that I spied at The LA Art Show and the Art LA Contemporary this past weekend. I hope you were inspired by my stroll through the market. I will definitely be going back there next month!
2,014 Comments
JASON JACKSON
some good shit in that email ! -jmj
Carol Maharry
You saw some beautiful things!
Thanks, Carol MaHarry
Oscar
AKAIK yo’uve got the answer in one!