A Wandering Eye

At Erkal Aksoy’s Alaturca House in Istanbul, contemporary Turkish paintings share the room with African masks, antique furnishings, and collected curiosities. I’ve always had a wandering eye. ...

Double Trouble

Because sometimes one simply isn’t enough. I have a confession to make. One of something has never been quite enough for me. A beautiful chair catches m...

The Final Form

Style isn’t about excess, it’s about precision. Rooted in a shared appreciation for quiet confidence and understated luxury, our recent exhibition brought together sharp design and timeless detail...

Tactile Elegance: Across the Santa Monica studio of Tim Clarke Design

Stepping into the space at Tim Clarke Design offers an immersive look at how historic architectural elements, fine art, and raw textures can live together in a single space. Every corner is meticul...

A Walk Through Color and Time

When you walk through the space Where Color Meets Character the first thing that hits you is a sense of quiet harmony. The exhibition at Tim Clarke Studio in Santa Monica doesn't present objects i...

Paint & Patina

I am often asked what attracts me to certain pieces. It’s not just the silhouette or the era, it’s the texture of time. A hand-planed surface that isn't quite level or a worn finish that has softe...

Where Color Meets Character

There are times when a room calls for restraint, and others when notes of color changes everything. I have always been drawn to antiques for their surfaces. The softened edges of wood, worn paint, ...

Rioja: Generations in the Cellar

No visit to northern Spain feels complete without spending time in Rioja. Between appointments and acquisitions, I found opportunities to explore several wineries throughout the region, enjoying n...

Preserving Fragments of Spain

Among the many memorable experiences during my time in Spain, one visit stood apart from the others. I spent an afternoon with a dear friend whose life’s work has been dedicated to preserving fragm...

Menorca: An Island That Reveals Itself Slowly

Some destinations announce themselves immediately. Menorca is not one of them. What struck me most was the island's authenticity. ts beauty reveals itself gradually, through quiet moments, changing...

Museums, Memory, and Inspiration

One of the greatest pleasures of spending nearly five weeks in Spain was having enough time to revisit some of the country's extraordinary museums without feeling rushed. Over the course of my jour...

The Luxury of Time

For many years, my buying trips to Europe have followed a familiar pattern: arrive, work relentlessly, purchase what I can, and return home. There is always another dealer to visit, another warehou...

The Difference Is in What You Don’t Notice

The pieces we respond to instinctively are often the ones that stay with us. Over time, they settle into a home and continue to offer something that does not diminish.