eBay Finds

Antiqued Brass Architect's Lamp

Olivetti Valentine Typewriter by Ettore Sottsass

French Blue Gesso Mirror

Vintage Turquoise Barovier Lamp

Vintage Library Card Catalog

Vintage Turquoise Ginger Jar Lamps

Midcentury Modern Chandelier

Vintage X-Shaped Brass Stool

Pair Midcentury Knoll Saarinen Chairs

Pair Vintage Opaline Glass Lamps

Vintage Green Steel Architect Lamp

Printer's Tray/Drawer/Shadow Box

Danish Modern Architectural Plant Stand

Rosenthal Op Art "Asparagus" Vase

Vintage Large Blue Opaline Vase

Robsjohn Gibbings Widdicomb Lounge Chair

Finn Juhl Teak Coffee Table

Vintage Red Walnut Console Table and Stools

Vintage Industrial Ship Flood Light

Pair Milo Baughman Rosewood Chairs

Vintage Blue Opaline Decanter and Chalice Cups

Yellow Sculptura Donut Phone

Eames Era Task Lamp

1931 World Globe

Note: These auctions all end between today and Monday morning, April 20. Happy bidding!

The Artful Home: Chaos is My Favourite Colour

I saw British artist David Shillinglaw's Chaos is My Favourite Colour the other day on the awesome art blog My Love for You is a Stampede of Horses (report there immediately if you're not already a regular), and I can't get it out of my head. The colors ... the detail ... amazing.

The roughly 12-by-16-inch limited-edition print is £15 (about $22) right here. You can see more of Shillinglaw's work here and here.

(P.S. My Love for You's Meighan O'Toole is curating a group show called You've Got Light in Your Eyes that opens on May 2 at San Francisco's Needles & Pens. The show will feature work from an array of incredible artists, including Know Hope, 1911, Kate Bingaman Burt, Jill Bliss, Will Bryant, John Casey, Lisa Congdon, Maxwell Loren Holyoke-Hirsch, Shannon Rankin, and others. Check it out right here.)

Etsy Find of the Day: LinenMe Textiles

Beautiful, understated bed, bath, and table linens from Etsy seller LinenMe (aka Lithuanian-by-way-of-U.K. textiles designer Inga Lukauskiene). Above: French Linen Tablecloth, $40

Luxury Wool Throw, $50

Satin Linen Bed Set, $100

Linen Cotton Cushion Cover, $12

Linen Basket, $9

Linen Cotton Dish Towel, $9

Blue Striped Linen Cotton Napkins, $15 for four

Soft Linen Huckaback Bath and Beach Towel, $30

Huckaback Bath Towel in Jazz Blue, $16

Linen Guest Towels, $6 each

Handmade Lavender Bags, $8 for two

See all of LinenMe's Etsy offerings right here.

Cool Stuff: "All You Need is Love" Signs

Oooh -- want.

They're £170 (about $255) for the set from Rockett St. George.

(Sorry -- I'm still a monosyllabic mess. Note to self: Bourbon shots + three hours of sleep = not a good combo. OK, I really am taking that nap now ... )

The Artful Home: Lisa Solomon at Tiny Showcase

I think I had a little too much fun last night, and I'm paying the price for it this a.m. (I'm not 22 anymore, though I occasionally forget that.) So I'm not even going to try to say anything remotely articulate here right now.

Anyway: New lovely loveliness from one of my very favorite local artists, Lisa Solomon. The limited-edition "Doily Body: Lungs" print, released yesterday evening, is $20 at Tiny Showcase. They're almost gone, so grab yours quick.

Now, it's a couple of Advil, a handful of Tums, and back to bed for me ... I'll see you back here a little later, if my head doesn't explode first.

Things I Hella Love About Oakland: The Restored Fox Theater

Photo by eeetthaannn

I admit, I've been lagging on my "Hella Love" posts of late. I won't lie: Oakland's had a tough time these last few months, and it hasn't always been easy to work up a lot of enthusiasm about calling it home. But even in down times, it's worth reminding ourselves that the things we love about this city are still here in abundance: An amazingly vibrant art scene, tons of creative energy, great people, friendly (and yes, safe) neighborhoods, beautiful green spaces, gorgeous architecture ...

And despite the sad shuttering of our beloved Parkway Speakeasy Theater last month, one thing that Oakland is certainly not lacking in is incredible Deco-era theaters. The Grand Lake and the exquisite Paramount are longtime faves, of course, but right now Oaklanders are especially proud of the gloriously reborn Fox Theater in Uptown.

* Photos by Nathanael Bennett and Jason Polkinghorn

The Fox -- an over-the-top amalgam of Indian, Moorish, Medieval, and Baghdadian architectural flourishes that's been called "one part Arab and three parts Hollywood hokum" -- was completed in 1928 and operated for decades as one of the Bay Area's premiere movie palaces.

* Photos by Nathanael Bennett and Pete Simmons

It had fallen into decrepitude by the early 1960s, and finally went dark in 1970. But after more than 35 years of neglect and decay, supporters began a two-year, $70 million restoration in 2007, and the Fox triumphantly opened its doors again in February.

* Photo by Josh Miller

Next year, our daughter will be attending an arts charter school in the building that houses the Fox. (How cool is that? She's very excited.) So although I've been onsite a few times now, I hadn't yet seen the inside of the restored theater.

* Photo by Geoffrey Martin

I finally got my chance last night, when Nick and I took our firstborn to see a fledgling hometown band that you've probably never heard of. It was So. Much. Freakin'. Fun. But more than that, the space itself was absolutely breathtaking. Seriously -- words fail when it comes to fabulousity of this magnitude. It's a fantastic venue in which to hear some music and to soak in the glamour of another time.

* Photo by Geoffrey Martin

The Fox has lots of great shows booked in the coming weeks, including Franz Ferdinand tonight, Band of Horses on Friday, Fleet Foxes next Tuesday, and the Shins, Ben Folds, and the Decemberists in May.

* Photos by Josh Miller and Geoffrey Martin

The brand-new Den bar and lounge adjoining the theater has been getting positive notices as well, and Flora across the street is incredible. If you're in the area, you could do a lot worse for an evening out. Trust me.

* All photos borrowed from flickr and the Fox's Facebook page and web gallery.

Deal of the Day: Discounts on John Robshaw

Have you heard about One Kings Lane? It's a members-only luxury shopping site that hosts 72-hour sales featuring 50 to 70 percent off on some of the world's leading home decor brands.

Today's super steals include deep, deep discounts on colorful, bohemian pillows and luxe table linens from legendary textiles designer John Robshaw.

My picks, clockwise from top left: Alwar Pillow, $69 (marked down from $215); Ruby Bolster Alwar Pillow, $139 (down from $400); Finch Stitched Bird Pillow, $55 (down from $110); Sage Tablecloth, $35 to $110; Holly Napkins, $29 for four (down from $90); Silver Jewel Runner, $49 (down from $119); and Parakeet Birds of India Pillow, $75 (down from $162)

The John Robshaw sale event at One Kings Lane lasts until 11 a.m. EST on Friday, April 17. (Don't dawdle if you see something you like, as stock is limited.) You can sign up for free entry here.

Cool Stuff: Vintage-Style Utility Lights

Old-school, but so cool. These Vintage-Inspired Utility Lights (an exclusive at online shop Site Design) are super industrial, a bit steampunk, and totally unique.

Fit them with amber-tinged filament-style bulbs and hang a trio over a kitchen island, a pair on either side of the bed in place of bulky lamps, or a single specimen over a lonely wingback chair in a shadowy corner. Then party like it's 1899.

They're $125 each right here.

Deal of the Day: 20% Off at Sweetshorn Vintage

Etsy seller Sweetshorn Vintage (previously blogged here) has a great deal just for More Ways to Waste Time readers: 20 percent off everything through the end of April.

Above, some of my Sweetshorn picks. Clockwise from top left: Colorful Bowling Pins, $28.80 after discount; Vintage Globe, $54.40 after discount; Modern Number Canisters, $25.60 after discount; Decorative Asian Dishes, $11.20 after discount; Globe Bank, $22.40 after discount; Horse Vase, $19.20 after discount

See all of the great vintage finds in the Sweetshorn shop right here, and take advantage of the savings by using coupon code MWTWT at checkout between now and Thursday, April 30. Thanks, Alia!

Cool Stuff: Floral Aluminum Lamp

I'm smitten with this Floral Aluminum Lamp from "eco-tailer" VivaTerra. When lit, its floral cutouts cast a delicate pattern of light and shadow all around.

The pendant lamp with a 12-foot cord is $89, and the shade only is $69 right here.