Grown-up furniture

This Saturday Mr. Z and I will be hittin' the road up to Connecticut (again) to pick up our dresser! So I might sound a little too excited about an old piece of furniture, but this is no ordinary piece. Believe me, because we've been looking everywhere for that *perfect* thing, scouring every vintage store within our vicinity. We figured that there are so many great pieces of well made furniture from the past that getting a new one made wouldn't be as special. We have been especially drawn to Danish furniture from the 50's-60's. You really can't beat the quality and construction. Every little tiny detail was thought out, even matching the grain of wood pieces! Whoa... I don't think even I can be that meticulous.

We stumbled upon this amazing furniture store last weekend during our visit to my family's cottage on Twin Lakes, CT. I can't believe I never stopped in here, tho' I've driven by it many times. Great Barrington Antiqes Center had a lot of Mid-century modern furniture as well older antiques all in fantastic condition. Here are some of my other favorite pieces...

Antiquing part 2

We were lucky to catch the Allegan Antiques Market while we were in Michigan. There were SO many things to look at my head was spinning! We found a wooden stool, coffee table, and a light fixture soon to be in our new home. This move is going to start a lot of projects...

Antiquing part 1

Last weekend Zach and I drove over to Michigan to visit his family and search for new/old furniture, for our soon to be new/old apartment. Unlike NYC, Michigan has been untapped of antique goods, and we were able to return home with great finds (for great prices). Though we were in search of furniture, I was distracted by all the vintage packaging. So simply designed these packages were and much more enticing than all the plastic packages we see today.  But I have to say that some of the products people used were questionable...

9 to 5

I've said this before... it's hard to get inspired, especially when it's your job. At the present moment, ideas coming to me at lightening speed just in time for the weekend! Here's a peek at what I do during the day...

VPL

It's not often that I fall in love with a fashion brand this much... but VPL definitely does it for me, right now. The store in the lower part of SOHO is filled with vintage gymnast's gear and creative fixtures. Luckily for me, there was a spring sale today, so I snagged up a few things. The line's designer Victoria Bartlett definitely has a vision, and my attention. Click here to watch an interview of her.

Top: Freestyle Mag Middle: NY Times, Zimbio, VPL News

Oh Annie,

It's a little disorientating to work in the fashion industry because it's always thinking ahead... or at least trying to (though sometimes I feel like I'm going backwards). I forget what year it is. Right now in my mind it's Spring 2012, yikes! Finding inspiration might be the most challenging thing I have to do, which is sort of why I started this blog, to give myself a kick in the pants to keep my brain going. And at times, I have to remind myself to just have fun with it and not take myself so seriously. Which is why I was thrilled to discover ANNIE LARSON'S online shop. I especially love her TEXTURE work.

Maw-ridge day

Ok, for real this time... today marks 1 year of the day Mr. Z and I got hitched. Whoa~ we are sooo grown up now! Happy 1 year Mr. Shim!

Idea fest

So, I did make it to the Festival of Ideas but really I was more inspired to hang out with friends, have a few drinks, and enjoy the Saturday.  Here are some pics to sum up my particular run through. I found that there were much much better photos on the Gothamist, than the ones I took...

Some links of exhibitors and vendors to note:
*Bus Roots
*Agata Olek
*Brooklyn Soda Works
*Ari Tabei
*Space Buster

Got an idea?

Today I'm headed to the Festival of Ideas. It started a few days ago, and the list of exhibitors, seminars, and vendors is pretty intense. The freakish organizer in me wanted to make a check next to each item I am interested in... but I realized very quickly that I should just pick a day and throw myself in it. I will definitely post the ideas that get me (the most) excited. Would love to see your thoughts and ideas in the comments! Comment here on my blog page.

If you are in NYC, hope to run into you! Happy Saturday!

Road trippin'

It must be that time of the year when people are itching for a road trip, no? I know I'm planning mine right now... Doesn't it seem like the idea of a road trip is more glamorous than it actually is? Take these photos for instance...

These make me want to throw some clothes in a bag and hit the road!

 

Images by Christina Shaffell

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