“Under the skylight of a 10-foot industrial ceiling is a cold, foreboding blacksmith’s forge — which, on an active day, would heat up to 2,500 degrees — surrounded by uncut, conical metal templates awaiting manipulation. On a workbench nearby, sea mine-shaped lamps stand on metal casts of hawk feet alongside caged bubble glass lanterns that appear as if they might burst from internal pressure. Outside is a serene garden under a canopy of branches weighed down by iridescent copper bells, all handmade.”
Today in the Los Angeles Times, Christopher Buchanan writes about Evan Chambers. The article covers Chambers’ early years making glass art, his role in moving new(old) houses to Altadena, and his political activism after the Eaton Fire took his home and community. ❤️ A beautiful piece. View Chambers’ art in person here at Gold Bug.
@latimes@kayla.bartkowski@evanchambersobjects
We just received a collection of our favorite K/ller jewelry pieces from over the years. We brought back classics from the porcupine quill series and present new designs incorporating cast stone and pufferfish!🪨🐡 They are here at the shop and on our website.
Interesting Fact: Male monarch butterflies have two distinct, small black spots (one on each hindwing) and thinner black vein lines, whereas females lack these spots and possess thicker, darker vein lines. These spots on males are specialized scent glands used during courtship. Females also generally appear slightly darker in color, with broader wings
Route 66 turns 100 this year! I am beyond honored to have been included in a beautiful roundup of must-see places to visit along the 2,448 miles of America’s Mother Road. A 13 part, info packed series brought to you by @goplaces.travel and @atlasobscura highlights the small businesses, must see attractions and characters (like me 🤓) along the road from Illinois to California. Check it out on YouTube! https://youtu.be/d1k2FHS0-2I
We hope everyone is enjoying a good egg hunt today!We found a few here at the shop 🤓🪺🥚🐇 #easter #egghunt
SEPTARIAN “Dragon Stone”
Septarian nodules originated during the Cretaceous period somewhere between 50-70 million years ago. The name is derived from the word
“septum”, meaning “portion”, due to the fact that the Limestone mud masses from which it forms have dried and cracked into distinctive shapes before filling with dark brown Argonite crystal. Much of the folklore tied to Septarian proclaims that it bestows confidence to those in possession of it.
What would I take home? ALL OF IT. Today, though, I would bring home this plexi-framed scientific leach chart from the early 1900’s and the brass, hand operated telescope 🤷♂️ #pfurtscheller #zoologicalwallchart and, beaver 🦫 of course
A new collection of paperweights from John Derian just arrived at the shop. #whatsnewpussycat
“Pussy cat” is an endearing, informal term for a domestic cat (Felis catus), commonly used in nursery rhymes and affectionate contexts. Originating around the 16th or 17th century, likely from the Old English “puss” (soft/gentle) or a Germanic root, the term represents a familiar pet rather than a specific breed, embodying gentle, endearing, or sometimes, “soft-hearted”
Help us bring International Women’s Day to Pasadena! Join us tonight, March 6th between the hours of 5pm-9pm, for a party at Gold Bug.
Women’s Day is celebrated globally on March 8 every year, focussing on the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity. Significant activity is witnessed worldwide as groups come together to celebrate women’s achievements or rally for women’s equality. It is an official holiday in over 25 countries, including Afghanistan, Cuba, and Vietnam. In China, many women are granted a half-day off work. In countries like Italy, men traditionally give yellow mimosa flowers to women. In Russia, flower sales double as people give tulips and roses to female colleagues and loved ones.
OPENING RECEPTION PARY
Forbidden Fruit, new art by Kristina Drake
March 6th, 5pm-9pm
Gold Bug / 38 E Holly Street
No RSVP Necessary
The bubbly is chilling, the snake charmer is booked and Kristina Drake herself will be here to speak about her newest body of work. We hope you can join us tomorrow, Friday March 6 any time between the hrs of 5pm - 9pm for the opening reception of “Forbidden Fruit”. Be the first to view these wall hanging, three dimensional sculptures inspired by the Fruit which hung from the Tree of Knowledge and the symbolism/meaning of the Snake throughout history.
OPENING RECEPTION PARY
Forbidden Fruit, new art by Kristina Drake
March 6th, 5pm-9pm
Gold Bug / 38 E Holly Street
No RSVP Necessary
