Forgotten Laura Hunt followup post

Sorry all! I did go to the Laura Hunt estate sale--and...well...it was slightly anticlimactic. Nothing too expensive. Nothing so extreme. Nothing Rococo and ridiculous. Just some basic furnishings from a few homes that she had done and will be redoing soon. Sure, there were the $10k Lion's Head Tavern doors from the early 1900s and the $8k chandeliers, but that was to be expected.
The only thing I am KICKING myself for is there were two vintage, used Louis Vuitton trunks going for $150! I have never seen the prices so low, and I completely missed the opportunity to own these beautiful leather pieces! I'm going to have to remember to call her office tomorrow and see if they are still available.....

Die Fledermaus

One of the perks of canoodling with Transcendental Steve is getting the early invite to the opera. Last night was the final dress and media night for Die Fledermaus. I quite enjoy the opera. While DF was slated to be an English version of my favorite opera, The Merry Widow...it did not quite live up to that expectation. However, the comedy and current event interjections into the hundred year plus script was a nice way to keep thins relevant and rather entertaining.
My hat is off to Chad Shelton for a wonderful portrayal of the mushy, love struck tenor Alfredo as well as Ava for her beautiful Adele. The chorus, as always, did a wonderful job supporting the main characters, and even stealing the show away from them as their harmonies and resonance filled the hall. Speaking of stealing the show, if it weren't for comedic moments by Broadway actor Grant Neale (Frosch) and Tracy Wise (Dr. Blind), I may not have laughed so hard and been so intent to see what would happen next.
Thank you, Dallas Opera, for delivering once again!

Laura Hunt Estate Sale

What used to be Harold's in Highland Park Village is currently under transformation to accommodate an estate sale hosted/thrown/sponsored by Laura Hunt. I cannot wait to see what this space will hold! I'll report tonight on what goodies (extravagant and rococo, I'm sure) are found!