film biz prop shop

The Film Biz Prop Shop is a non-profit thrift store in Brooklyn that gets its donations from the film industry. It's surprisingly cheap (for New York), well organized and has a pleasant staff. Because everything is donated from the film industry, the wares are super random - you never know what you are going to find....antique commode, anyone?

I got this trophy cup for my office.

east river ferry

The brand new East River Ferry connects lower Manhattan with Dumbo, Williamsburg and Greenpoint ending up in Midtown....pretty nice views for a $4 fare!

All photos by me.

wood watches

It's wood! WeWood watches are made of 100% natural wood and they plant a tree for every watch they sell.  Personally, I like this darker stain.
Via Tracey

pot heads

On the way back to Albuquerque from the Jemez Mountains, we stopped by Weasel & Fitz gallery in Madrid. These pieces from S.D. Meadows made me laugh. Maybe I'll try to make my own!

canvas bags

Even though we already have about seventeen canvas bags, this one is pretty fantastic.
Via BB-links.

book wallpaper

I'm thinking of trying to make a temporary version of this book wallpaper for my apartment...well, temporary in the sense that I'm not gluing it to the wall (can't imagine the landlords will go for that.) Will report back on the status!

Photos from NYGIF booths by Nole.

recent thrift store treasures

Some recent thrift store/garage sale treasures included a sparkly brooch (above), white pots (not photographed), a book about house plants (below),

and party invitations!

I was tempted by the following items, but they didn't end up coming home with me, like this green decanter:

or this old-timie hair dryer:

or this rock polisher:

Vinegar and oil containers:

Size 6 Pierre Cardin shoes:

reknit

Did you happen to hear the story on NPR about ReKnit? Its a mother/son team that takes your old sweater, along with $30, and reknits it into something new. She is the knitter, and he is graphic designer/webmaster. Last month the re-knitted item was a scarf, and this month it's fingerless gloves. You can even vote to see what she will knit next!

Listen to the story here.

mid-century modern field trip

We took a trip to Long Beach's Retro Row this past weekend to scout out used furniture for my new (and still fairly empty) apartment. There were tons of beautiful things, however not even close to the bargain I was hoping for. In fact, to say things were outrageously expensive would not be so far off. ...sigh....At least lunch was reasonable!







We visited Deja Vu, Xcape to a Vintage World, and a couple places that don't have websites on East 4th Street.

bikes and berns

In an effort to maintain our one car household, I recently purchased a used bike (currently at the shop - photos soon!) and this Bern helmet, so if I end up looking like a douchebag while riding, I only have myself to blame.