Shop Talk: Brimfield

I remember the first time I went to Andersonville… I was in awe of all of the amazing boutiques and restaurants and I was especially smitten by Brimfield. Brimfield is one of those shops that is basically a rotating art installation. It has this prep-cape cod-nostalgic-ivy league-cabin feel that is very playful, inviting and chic. I love all the bright, warm hues, the stripes, the argyles and the “prepster going on a picnic” look. Visit... Read More

Shop Talk: imogene + willie

While in Nashville in the 12th Street Neighborhood, we made sure to stop into imogene + willie, a boutique-studio-shop of handmade denim and clothing. The store is located in a building that was once an old gas station and is curated like a museum. Arrangements and small installations of flea market finds and product work together harmoniously. I was in complete awe. imogene + willie is owned by Carrie and Matt Eddmenson, who have worked in the... Read More

Shop Talk: The Treasure Mart

This weekend I’ve been in Michigan visiting my grandma. One of our traditions is to visit The Treasure Mart, in Ann Arbor. The Treasure Mart is truly a treasure in my book. It is a indoor-outdoor -flea-market-consignment shop. The shop carries both high end antiques as well as more-rustic farm style antiques. Every time we go, there’s always one treasure that I bring home. This time a antique type drawer… more on that later…... Read More

Shop Talk: The Sweden Shop

As a huge fan of Swedish design, this store had been on my list for awhile. Ironically, on the way to IKEA, I was driving down Foster and saw the bright blue awning for The Sweden Shop. The store is incredible, definitely the largest collection of Scandinavian textile design, ceramics and tableware that I have seen in Chicago, if not the midwest. The pictures will explain more than I can.   Visit! The Sweden Shop 3304 West Foster Avenue Chicago,... Read More

SHOP Talk: P.O.S.H.

Last week I was downtown so I decided to check out the store P.O.S.H. This store is absolutely beautiful. It is an eclectic assortment of vintage Hotel Silver, Restaurant China & Flea Market Finds. I loved all the assortments of items, both old and new. The store is very thoughtfully curated and well put together. A place to explore to find that special item that you couldn’t find anywhere else! P.O.S.H. Chicago 613 N. State Street Chicago,... Read More

City Adventures: Hoard Antiques

I was in the Ravenswood neighborhood and I saw this charming antique store, Hoard Antiques, near the Damen Brown Line stop. The store is thoughtfully curated and the items are set up in small installation like groups throughout the store. I was so inspired by all of the colors and patterns! Look at that SINGER logo…. how rad is that?   Check it out! Hoard Antiques: www.hoardchicago.com 4710 N. Damen Chicago, IL Mondays 3 pm – 8 pm Wednesday... Read More