What Steve Put on the Mantel in Front of Still Life

Deborah McLaren’s still life is one I purchased at the PERSAD  Celebrate Life Celebrate Art auction at the Carnegie Museum in Pittsburgh last May.  The other day I sat at the table, looked up and saw Steve’s additions to the decor.  He has been purchasing RITZ crackers frequently since I bought the painting, subliminal influence?  I wrote to the artist(http://www.deborahmclaren.com/) for her permission to post the image of her painting along with his props. Steve’s fun additions- the unexpected sight of them in front of the still life-  I laughed out loud!  How to make life fun!

Still Life Oil Painting by Deborah McLaren, Props on the Mantle by Steve

City Rooftops at Night- Santa in an Igloo Inflatable

Who creates these inflatables? Who buys them? Why do I like finding them in odd spots?

Lights Off/Lights On- Blinking Christmas House

Wonder what the electric bill is this month for this family?

Real Fruit Fake Fruit

Hardy Virginia Still Life of Fruit-Which is Real?

Inflatable Turkey Sightings Thanksgiving Eve

Memories Sparked by Disco Ball Reflections?

Donna Summer Anyone? How about Saturday Night Fever?

Chrysanthemums Central Park New York City

 

Where they got the idea for the color names-Harvest Gold, Burnt Orange....

 

 

Cassette Tape Collection New York City Sidewalk

Remember the 8 Track?  This box of tapes in the trash caught my eye.  Does anyone listen to cassette tapes anymore?

Cassette Tapes in the Trash
Wonder who owned these and just pitched them on the street?

 

 

New York City Fallen Fire Hydrant

Every time a car drove by the top was illuminated.  After dinner at Just Like Mother’s Restaurant we walked to Kew Gardens subway stop.  Found this fallen hydrant which you don’t see too often.

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Fallen Fire Hydrant Lit by Passing Car Headlight

Retro Appliance Colors on File Cabinets

Harvest Gold  Avocado Green Burnt Orange- date the items when these colors were the rage!

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