It's sad, of course, but eventually even the finest of artists, architects, designers, and craftspeople, along with all their creative brethren, are feted to leave the world that, in their waking moments, they've so diligently helped beautify. Until that time, many will have amassed collections of beautifully made prints, books, pictures, rugs, and furniture etc. that will have inspired them in their work.
They don't always leave relatives behind with quite the same taste as theirs, though. So it's good that at least one business exists to 'creatively recycle' their collections back into the hands of people who really appreciate what they had. The Modern i, which offers such a service, is based in San Anselmo, CA. It was closed when I went by. It looked like they have -- as you might hope -- some very nice stuff. Here's the sign on the door.
