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Pat Kofahl • October 7, 2025
Where the Hell is Riga?
Riga is the capital of Latvia. It's in the Baltics, which is in Northern Europe, near Finland, Sweden, Norway, and Denmark, and it's also next to Russia. It used to be one of the Soviet Socialist Republics, and before that it was conquered by Hitler, but it's been a Republic for quite some time. It has the the highest concentration of Art Nouveau buildings in the entire world. There's actually over 800 Art Nouveau buildings in Riga, and hey are breathtaking!
Waiting for Fall to Fall
When you think of custom framing, most people think of oils, watercolors, prints and the like. True enough, but at Esprit Decor Gallery, we are often asked to frame dimensional objects: rugs, sports jerseys, military medals, pistols, swords, tickets, and other decorative memorabilia. Here's a case in point. A client brought in an alabaster angel musician that had languished outdoors for a number of years, and upon consideration, she decided to bring it indoors, spruce it up a bit and hang it in a place of honor. In consultation with Robert, our Gallery Director, she chose a lovely heliotrope ribbed fabric for the angel to float on, complemented by a tasteful and understated dark burgundy oval frame. Dare I say that it turned out heavenly? You be the judge:
