Vintage Modern Memphis

06/15/2026

Tonight is the best night to see the since Earth is facing towards it and it’s the darkest skies. The is the starting point of the lunation cycle, occurring when the Moon aligns perfectly between the Earth and the Sun, rendering it entirely invisible.

A gilt metal sculpture of a trio of arrows to points our eyes to space with no moon light and to hold white and black crystals for this energy and a great piece for your cosmic alter.

Thematic glass ware is a must to raise a celestial toast.
~A pair of goblets represent the darkness and appear black but are really the darkest purple when held to the light.
~A pair of stems represent our Milky Way galaxy seen at it’s brightest.

Dm to purchase from The Occasional Leopard the home shoppe of Vintage Modern Memphis 65 Each set is $30

~This stunning and sensitive black and white photogravure is a 19th century engraving.

Who are the 2 saints who refused to renounce their Christian faith in Roman persecution? They are often depicted together as prominent early virgin-martyrs whose iconography involves the loss of a specific body part.
~Saint Lucia holds eyes on her plate but will skip that gory bit, her name is from Lux the Latin for light and her restored eyesight led to her being the patron saint of the blind and with eye disorders.

~Saint Apollonia also suffered a terrible ordeal at the hand of the Romans that I will skip but became the patron saint of dentistry and those suffering from tooth aches.

Interestingly I myself suffer with both eye and tooth issues so learning and passing on the meaning behind artwork always intrigues me.

06/08/2026

Joining the has been such a fabulous experience since I moved to Memphis
As a former in an art gallery for decades near Boston and now being a vintage vendor at Quantum Antique Gallery and placer of objects in interiors at I have valued their phenomenal lecture series.

There is a book signing with an impressive lineup of that starts with is a catered Meet and Greet followed by a fabulous lecture from the author that delves into their design process. It is so inspiring and held in partnership with the Brooks Museum. The DAT membership supports this series bringing in such talented designers and architects and its mission to add pieces from the realm of the to the museums permanent collection.
This series is FREE and open to the public ensuring access to the arts for all. I highly recommend joining because the membership levels support the series as well as members getting to tour the private homes of members several times of the year, which has been so chic.

At the annual meeting at a Memphis private home I learned of the spectacular work of Mary Sims. The hosts welcomed us into their home where we all enjoyed their hospitality and with top notch food from LH Catering.
took care of me with my broken toe keeping my car near by and I highly recommend them, thank you Hannah!

See the fabulous art collection of the DAT hosts and then Mary Sim’s pieces in the exhibit in this carousel.
Join DAT in the link in their bio.

06/01/2026

Rabbit Rabbit June 1 celebrating Marilyn Monroe’s 100th birthday.
This photo captures the moment that made this dress a star and Marilyn an icon forever even before film was released.
Inquiries to purchase, DM the home shop of

~A pair of ceramic bunnies here to remind you to say the first thing on the first of each month to bring good fortune.

~A stunning pair of 19th century sublime hand colored engravings featuring a woman in an ornate Victorian medallion scrollwork, green mat framed
“The Casket”
 by A. Derby. Engraved by E. Finding A woman gazing at the treasures in her jewelry casket

casket

“Hinda”
A character from a romantic work Lalla Rookh by Irish poet Thomas Moore in 1817. The title refers to the fictional heroine of the frame tale, depicted as the daughter of the 17th-century Mughal emperor Aurangzeb.
Pair $350

~Art print, large format on board, framed dimension 39 x 15 $75
~Pair of ceramic rabbits $120

“Marilyn Monroe in The Seven Year Itch (1955) filmed at 1:00 AM on September 15, 1954, corner of Lexington Avenue and 52nd Street in New York City.

“The scene’s on-location night shoot was outside a Trans-Lux theater at Lexington and 52nd in Manhattan, 1 a.m. Billy Wilder told the press who assembled at the location but beyond expectations was the massive presence of the public in the thousands.

Every time Monroe’s dress blew up, the public went wild, ruining several perfect shots which left a substantial amount of footage unusable.
Finally, to get the dialogue right, it was later re-shot on a soundstage at the 20th Century Fox, California, pieces from both the shoots were later used for the scene.

05/19/2026

05/19/2026

Never arrive where you have been invited without a host/hostess gift!
You ca always be on theme with pieces perfect for Tiger’s games, BBQ’s and patio or pool parties from

I love fantastic plastic, melamine or metal serving trays and coasters for all of the outdoor fun for event season so shop today for the best selection!

Style and tag your finds and I wll share in my stories.

open 7 days a week and with a rainy forecast it is the perfect time to stock up for Summer Soirée’s at my Build a Bar.
A single unique glass is the perfect gift that in a thoughtful and inexpensive thank you to the personality for your host or

05/16/2026

05/15/2026

Think about your collections in a new way, as a base layer when setting a table for beverage service.
When there is no limit to your imagination when you look at pieces, you will start to see incredible combinations for a table scape that is unique to only you. How you build your collection to create a selection for a specific event or occasion is using the old adage “Mix and Not Match”. That is where true personal style is found.
Let me help create your entertaining collection and find the most stylish way to be “host-hostess ready” to serve any specialty beverage, from lemon water to martinis to mocktails using vintage brass trays, crystal bowls, art glass ashtrays and cut glass bowls.
These pieces are from and which mindfully presents ways to repurpose vintage but in a modern way.
Swipe to see how when you place a crystal or cut glass pitcher on a large plate in colored glass or porcelain and how it immediately is more dramatic moment creating a striking a maximalist tone.
But function must served so when you think of a layer as a place holder like a charger does, it protects your table from condensation.
All available for sale.
Inquiries via DM
Located in Midtown Memphis for pickup or local delivery.

05/15/2026

Think about your collections in a new way, as a base layer when setting a table for beverage service.

When there is no limit to your imagination when you look at pieces, you will start to see incredible combinations for a table scape that is unique to only you. How you build your collection to create a selection for a specific event or occasion is using the old adage “Mix and Not Match”. That is where true personal style is found.

Let me help create your entertaining collection and find the most stylish way to be “host-hostess ready” to serve any specialty beverage, from lemon water to martinis to mocktails using vintage brass trays, crystal bowls, art glass ashtrays and cut glass bowls.

These pieces are from and which mindfully presents ways to repurpose vintage but in a modern way.

Swipe to see how when you place a crystal or cut glass pitcher on a large plate in colored glass or porcelain and how it immediately is more dramatic moment creating a striking a maximalist tone.

But function must served so when you think of a layer as a place holder like a charger does, it protects your table from condensation.

All available for sale.
Inquiries via DM

05/14/2026

loves a cozy spot run by good people so you need to know about it! A darkly chic neighborhood restaurant being run by an iconic Memphis bartender were all are welcome is what the is all about.

Swipe to know a bit about Jef and Amanda. The video at the end is of the Lounge room where you can relax, order his killer cocktails, choose from a great wine list or sample unique mocktails. Happy Hour is 4-6 Mon-Sat!!!

You can relax there for drinks and feel like you are at home but also order and be served from their delish apps like Lion’s Mane mushrooms handmade in several seasonings. Their pizza and entrees menu is ever changing with seasonal produce they grow and source locally.