Tim in action at a charity environmental fund-raiser in Connecticut for the Housatonic Valley Association. Look closely to see Christine Baranski from "The Good Wife" in the background!
Happy New Year from Flea Market Style magazine!
We've teed up four more team member profiles for 2012, starting with collecting expert Tim Luke (whose great piece on Mantiques lured readers into the fall issue)!
Whether appraising on HGTV's "Cash in the Attic" or manning an auction of rock star memorabilia, Tim's wit and charm make short work of the job at hand. Some more fun facts:
HOME BASE: Hobe Sound, Florida
FMS JOB: Antiques and collectibles guru, keeping my finger on the pulse of the market.
"DAY" JOB: Appraiser, auctioneer and president of TreasureQuest Appraisal Group Inc. Conducts appraisals for insurance, estates, divorce, donations and damage claims.
ALTER EGO: Stand-up comic
"FROM": Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio
DREAM JOB (BESIDES THIS ONE): "Hosting my own talk show about collecting."
BEDSIDE READING: "A Heartbeat Away"
WOULD SAVE IF THE HOUSE WERE ON FIRE: "My three cocker spaniels: Buster, Dobby and Cocoa."
CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT: iPad, iPhone and internet access.
THE PERFECT DAY: "No deadlines; relaxing with the dogs and my husband, Greg; enjoying a nice meal with friends and a great red wine!"
ON HIS iPOD: Beatles, Janet and Michael Jackson, Earth Wind and Fire, Basia and Broadway musicals.
COMFORTABLE CLOTHES: T-shirts, shorts and pool slides
YOU WILL NEVER FIND ME: "Canning my own preserves."
STARTS THE MORNING WITH: "Coffee, Greek yogurt, vitamins and walking the dogs.
ENDS THE DAY WITH: a low-carb snack.
GUILTY PLEASURE: Dark chocolate and red wine.
NEVER LEAVES THE HOUSE WITHOUT: Clean underwear and iPhone.
FAVORITE JUNKING HAUNTS: Thrift stores, outlets and garage sales.
NO-ONE WOULD GUESS HE: was a pre-med major in college.
BEST ADVICE: "Be the change you want to see in the world -- Gandhi."
Watch for Tim in the spring issue of FMS, coming to a newsstand near you soon! And don't forget to mark your calendar for the 2012 Junk Bonanza in Shakopee, Minn., where Tim will be making a guest appearance!
Kim
4 comments:
Aha, no wonder I like him (besides our mutual love of collecting), he's a Buckeye like me, and grew up only 50 or 60 miles from my hometown in Ohio!
Thanks for the profile - I look forward to seeing more of him in FMS!
Gail
The Kramer Angle
I am so happy for Tim, from who he is and what he became. Growing up I knew he was destine for a great future, also I am so glad to call him my friend!
While I haven't commented often, am really enjoying the profiles. Good to see who is here in the big junkin' community.
DearHelenHartman (and Gail and Brian!), glad you decided to write! The FMS team loves to know you are reading and enjoying! Kim
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