Adieu

I have found maintaining two websites is too much work and have decided to do no further updates on this blog.

All future posts will be on the DecoWorks Pty Ltd website.

Thank you to all those who have visited and left comments.

Regards,
David

Feature Film Props

I recently visited the Weta Cave in Miramar, Wellington. Miramar is a suburb of Wellington which is the heart of the film industry in New Zealand. The Weta Cave is a showroom of some of the props and creatures that the company has created for many films in recent years including "King Kong" and "The Lord of the Rings".

Walking in you are greeted by a life size model of Smeagal from "The Lord of the Rings". He is every bit as creepy in the flesh as he appears on screen.

If you are in Wellington is well worth a visit. Entry is free and there is a facinating 20 minute video presentation of behind the scenes work that the company has been involved with over the years. You can also purchase top quality sculptures of your favourite characters if you so desire.

Art Deco Baccarat Chandelier for Sale

In the Baccarat/Christofle pavillion at the 1925 Paris exhibition there was a 3 metre tall chandelier fashioned on a water fountain. It was sold after the exhibition and sent to Australia where it was installed in the foyer of the Regent Theatre in George Street, Sydney.

The Regent was demolished in 1990 and the chandelier was dismantled and put in a basement. There it remained for almost 20 years. I recently discovered that the owner has re-assembled the chandelier and restored it in preparation for sale. I was fortunate last month to see the chandelier lit up in the basement.

If you are interested or know someone who would please contact me and I will pass on the contact information. This chandelier is quite unique and of world significance.

You can find more information at The Regent Chandelier pages .

Preserve Art Deco - Save Lonsdale House!

Melbourne risks going down the path Sydney has adopted of sacrificing culturally significant buildings for the developers leaving a souless landscape in the city.

The developer, Colonial has requested permission from the minister for planning to remove the heritage overlay which would allow complete demolition of one of Victoria’s most significant Art Deco heritage buildings, Lonsdale House.

Despite appeals by the National Trust and the Art Deco Society, Heritage Victoria has sternly refused to protect this significant building and the Lonsdale Street and Caledonian Lane streetscapes for future generations.

Please show your support and visit Online petition - Don't demolish Lonsdale House to make your voice heard.

Free Astrology Chart

I found out the other day the exact time of my birth and out of curiosity tried a free astrology chart site called Chaos Astrology. The only expectation for the free (very detailed) chart was an acknowlegement of their website on your blog or website - so here it is on mine.

It was good value and gave an accurate assesment IMHO. Makes me wonder why I want to read something I inately know about myself? It was a fun diversion anyway. :-)