Hi art buyers! Special treat:
curated today’s picks!Amelia grew up in Australia and now lives in bucolic Dutchess County, New York, with her husband, two kids, and five chickens. A former finance and nonprofit executive, Amelia has been a student of happiness since childhood.
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In honor of the All England Lawn Tennis Championships (better known as Wimbledon!), Amelia selected five fun pieces that celebrate the preppy, classic style and playfulness of the game she loves.
1. “Tennis in the Bahamas” by Slim Aarons
Photograph | $371.25+ | Buy this art
2. “1981 Wimbledon Sports Illustrated Cover” by Walter Iooss Jr.
Photograph | $32+ | Buy this art
3. 1980’s Brass Tennis Racket and Ball Bookends by Lord & Taylor
Sculpture | $360 | Buy this art
4. Vintage Wilson Chris Evert Racket with Hand-Embroidery by Katia
Found material and fiber | $54 | Buy this art
5. “Look, I Didn't Come Down Here To Work” by Lee Lorenz
Drawing, New Yorker cartoon | $127 | Buy this art
Bonus! Amelia says, “I also love this ‘Let’s Play’ poster!”
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xoxo, alex
P.S.
I’m deeply unsporty, but here are a few tennis-adjacent picks from me:
the coolest art installation featuring the GOAT
yes to this tennis necklace
yes to these tennis shoes
my favorite part of tennis
thank you for having me: the most fun I've had off the tennis court! 🎾