March 2026 Newsletter
Greetings, Collectors of the Curious!
Happy March & St. Patrick’s Day!
Beyond the ordinary storefronts of Dalton, Georgia, something unusual is unfolding inside the walls of Margeaux Wex Gallery. Paint still dries on watchful faces. Squiggly-eyed muses stare back as if they know something you don’t, and a critter figure lurks nearby, suspiciously grinning and no doubt uncivilized.
This isn’t the décor of Martha Stewart, and it certainly isn’t Pottery Barn.
This is art, oddities, and curiosities with a pulse.
Anyone can hang something that “matches the sofa.”
But you are not just anyone.
In This Issue:
Artist Spotlight: Lord Nefarious - Where Neon Meets Noir
A Strange Fact to Disturb Your Dinner Guests
Collecting Conversation Pieces
The Strange Story of the Petrified Potato Artist
The Legend - Ichabod Crane (Kitten Edition)
A Delicious Irish Recipe – Just In Time For St. Patrick’s Day
Newly Acquired Oddities and Curiosities that May or May Not Be Slightly Cursed
A Private Offering Reserved for Those Brave Enough To Open This Email
A Sneak Peak At Next Month's Newsletter
Artist Spotlight: Lord Nefarious – Where Neon Meets Noir
Some artists paint what’s familiar. Others venture into strange, vivid, and outrageously imaginative territory.
Lord Nefarious, an artist based in Vallejo, California, firmly belongs in the world of the bizarre that stretches boundaries… Read More
A Strange Fact to Disturb Your Dinner Guests:
Forget The Shamrocks! Bring The Skull!
In medieval Europe, relics of saints were believed to have supernatural power. A skull believed to belong to Saint Patrick was reportedly kept in a jeweled shrine and carried into battle for protection.
While historians debate whether the relic was genuine, the idea that warriors marched into battle with a saint’s skull for luck is certainly one of the more unsettling traditions of the Middle Ages.
Collecting Conversation Pieces - Building Your Own Home Museum of Curiosities
You collect stories. Symbols. Faces that follow you across the room. Creatures that raise eyebrows at dinner parties. You understand that art is not only décor. It is a declaration.
There are houses, and then there’s your house. Your personal sanctuary...Read More
The Strange Story of the Petrified Potato Artist
The Legend - Ichabod Crane (Kitten Edition)
A new little spirit has taken up residence at the gallery. Not a ghost, despite how that first sentence sounded, but a tiny black kitten I’ve affectionately named Ichabod Crane.
With velvet fur and bright, curious eyes, Ichabod has quickly become my new familiar.
One moment, he sits proudly like a proper curator observing the artwork, and the next, he’s a rambunctious whirlwind chasing imaginary phantoms throughout the gallery. He is certainly keeping me on my toes.
Curious, mischievous, and impossibly cute, Ichabod seems convinced the gallery exists entirely for his exploration and for receiving attention from friends and visitors. Honestly, we’re beginning to think he might be right.
At this rate, Ichabod Crane may very well become a legend here at Margeaux Wex Gallery.
A Delicious Irish Recipe – Just In Time For St. Patrick’s Day
Irish Shortbread (Buttery & Simple)
Shortbread is a simple buttery cookie often served with tea throughout Ireland and, of course, the home of Margeaux Wex.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter (softened)
- ½ cup sugar
- 2 cups flour
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Cream butter and sugar together.
- Mix in flour and salt until a dough forms.
- Press into a pan or shape into cookies.
- Bake 25–30 minutes until lightly golden.
These melt-in-your-mouth tea biscuit cookies are perfect with a nice cup of Irish Breakfast Tea this St. Patrick’s Day.
Newly Acquired Oddities and Curiosities that May or May Not Be Slightly Cursed
A charming mid-century oddity, this vintage Rushton poodle from the 1950s captures the whimsical character that made Rushton plush toys so beloved. With its expressive rubber face and fluffy body (partially made of real fur), it’s a delightful piece of nostalgic kitsch.
Strange, expressive, and impossible to ignore, this Batula mask captures the playful side of the bizarre.
A stunning 12-inch Northwood custard uranium glass fruit bowl that quietly transforms under black light, revealing its signature radioactive glow. Equal parts antique elegance and curious science.
These vintage ventriloquist figures of Charlie McCarthy and Danny O'Day capture a charming era of stage entertainment when ventriloquism was a beloved part of radio and television. Their expressive faces and classic character styling make them wonderful collectibles for fans of vintage performance history, or collectors of weird dolls and figures.
This striking mid-century copper owl sculpture is crafted from torch-cut metal, showcasing the bold artistic style popular in mid-century décor. Its large size and expressive design make it a captivating piece for collectors of vintage metal art, or people who would love a funky looking version of Bubo from Clash of the Titans.
Curious to see what else is hiding in the gallery?
Come take a look in person and explore the latest collection of art, oddities, and conversation pieces.
A Private Offering Reserved for Those Brave Enough To Open This Email
Show this email at the gallery and enjoy a collector’s reward:
10% off your first item, 15% off your second item (of equal or lesser value), and 20% off your third item—or more (of equal or lesser value).
Valid on most merchandise. Excludes items marked “ND” and artwork by Ruth Pearl and Anita Moore.
Sneak Peak at Next Month's Issue:
Classes Are Coming in April!
Want to learn to paint? Call or text the gallery to reserve your spot in one of my acrylic painting classes happening next month. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to refine your skills, these classes are a chance to create, explore, have fun, and meet other creative minds.
Are you a fan of role-playing games? Always wanted to build your own worlds for Dungeons & Dragons and other role-playing games? Professional Gaming Terrain Builder and World-building artist Anita Moore at Wargame Terrain Studio will be teaching a class soon—stay tuned for dates and times!
Also, be sure to check out these future articles next month.
- 10 Tips for Collecting Conversation Pieces
- “If I didn’t start when I did, I’d never have begun at all.” – A Tribute to Grandma Moses
- Dolls That Speak: The Curious History of Ventriloquist Dolls