Norfolk, VA 6/9/06

I appeared at the Naval Base in Norfolk, Virginia to promote The Michael Payne Collection. During my time I was lucky enough to be given a tour of the USS George Washington.




I'm sitting in the captain's chair on the bridge.

Rancho Cucamonga 5/20/2006

This event was held at a wonderful furniture store in Rancho Cucamonga called Vineyard Manor.




A room furnished with pieces from the Hampton line from the Michael Payne Collection.




Posing with the winner of a signed piece of furniture.

Riverside, CA 5/19/06

An appearance at Wickes Furniture in Riverside, CA.

Corpus Christi, TX 5/6/2006

Model boat.


Real boat.


Interesting blend of scenery.

Lancaster, CA 4/23/2006

Michael with Cody, a charming monkey.


Absolutely magnificent. Owls are remarkable creatures.


A well-accessorized hound.


Janice and Cody.

New York and New Jersey 4/22/2006

Greensboro, NC 3/8/2006

My furniture, specifically pieces from the Mayfair line, awaiting distribution.

Des Moines, IA 1/21/2006

A wonderful building with equally wonderful exterior lighting.






A fantastic antique tractor.

Hawaii 12/3/2005

My wife, Janice, will often accompany me on trips to more - how should I put this - alluring destinations.

High Point, NC 10/19/2005

Powell had a wonderful showroom promoting the Michael Payne Collection at High Point this year.






A room furnished with pieces from the Mayfair line.


Hampton line of furniture.


Jump for 2D joy!

Orlando, FL 9/25/05

A case study in the importance of proper engineering... and gravity.