Author Archives: Lynette

L’Objet qui Parle- the most whimsical Vintage Shop in Paris

Posted on May 14, 2015 by Lynette

One of the things I love most about Paris is how you can wander down any street and find an enchanting shop…they are everywhere. On our last day in Paris we were strolling around Montmartre, and we had finished our … Continue reading →

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George Kaufer Jr: his Sister’s Portrait

Posted on May 11, 2015 by Lynette

My older brother George Kaufer Jr was killed Tuesday May 5, 2015, while riding his bike. It was senseless and tragic and all of us who love him are still reeling from the shock. Last weekend was spent mourning his … Continue reading →

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Levant Garde

Posted on May 10, 2015 by Lynette

The pianist Oscar Levant became known as much for his wit as for his musical skills. I love him in my favorite movie “An American in Paris”. Here are 4 of his best: “The first thing in the morning I … Continue reading →

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Highlights from our Spring 2015 Show

Posted on April 26, 2015 by Lynette

Originally posted on Brookhaven Vintage Marketplace:
Our Spring show was so much fun! We debuted two new vignettes….Tropical Beach and Vintage Travel and added several new wonderful antique dealers to our already stellar group of vendors…so our collection of treasures…

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New Leaves on a Willow

Posted on March 23, 2015 by Lynette

NEW LEAVES ON A WILLOW Where yesterday were bare gold stems, March’s windy stratagems Have today miraculously Wrought new leaves on a willow tree. New leaves so mistily winged and small They seem to spray from a waterfall; Water cascading … Continue reading →

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Ours was More a Sudden Notice

Posted on March 19, 2015 by Lynette

“It was winter when I first saw Call Lucas, though I’d seen him, sure, before. Ours was more a sudden notice, like a secret thought grown big, then bigger, till you blurt it out and nearly jump inside your skin … Continue reading →

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A Face She Could Have Fallen in Love With

Posted on March 17, 2015 by Lynette

-an excerpt from a story I am working on.

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We Launch From Porlock!

Posted on March 16, 2015 by Lynette

“James drove us to Porlock Weir, a snug harbor with tearoom and seaside hotel, about ten miles from Lynmouth. A few tour buses stop next to the Old Ship Inn, for Porlock is a local attraction. A famous sea rescue … Continue reading →

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Listen Closely Because It Will Answer Back

Posted on March 14, 2015 by Lynette

“She loved that house very much. Whenever we returned to it, from far or near, she grew excited, filled with high spirits. “Soon we’ll be home!” she would say, and once arrived she would add, “Here we are, we’re home!” … Continue reading →