06/28/2026
Showroom stories... this was a special one. I met Brian and Paula of Paula Odell at the last pop-up, and connected with them over the antiques and, of course, their beautiful poodles George and Presley GeorgeandPresley .
They were looking for a table, and we communicated while I was shopping in France, and got to know them both. They picked out one painting together while I was sourcing and Brian asked me to save a second painting for Paula as a surprise.
Fast forward to last week, everything arrived in the showroom and they made the trip over the mountains from Wenatchee to pick up the art and see some tables and visit the Olympic Peninsula. They showed up with the most beautiful and delicious box of Rainier Cherries I've ever seen, and we had a wonderful moment together.
When Paula discovered the painting that Brian had gifted her secretly, with a little note attached, there was such joy and delight, even tears, in a way I truly believe is specific to art finding its person (and someone knowing another like that).
What a beautiful day, and thank you Paula and Brian (and the boys!) for making the journey and giving me so much inspiration. They even found the table!
It's really not about the antiques, it's how we connect through them. Again and again.