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Blu Dot Photography

2010-09-22T14:37:00.003-04:00

I picked up the Blu Dot catalog at NYC mecca ABC Carpet and Home a few weeks ago, and am completely bowled over by the styling, photography, and overall atmosphere:

This interplay and dialog between high brow and low brow, color and camp, simplicity, the post modern, and the exuberant joy of visual aesthetics, all these things to me are really smart, really inspiring, and really makes me interested in Blu Dot. If you get a chance, get their catalog. The scans don't do the originals justice. Plus some of the best shots were spreads, and my scanner is on the wee side.

More Styling with Amber

2010-08-25T16:09:00.005-04:00

Amber Marlow Blatt, who is awesome and involved in such cool projects, has been shooting with me over the past few weeks for our portfolios. Here are a couple of my favorite shots:

Shortly after, these tacos were in my belly. El Fagon, you are great New York Mexican food. And clearly, you clean up nice!

I'm wishing now that bowl had just a peek of cereal in it, but I still think it's lovely.

Knitted iPad sleeve for theoretical craft story.

The middle shot is definitely my favorite of the entire extravaganza of the project, despite the lack of cereal. All in all though things went so well and we had such a great time working together, we're going to brainstorm ideas for another go-round. More pics from this session to come sometime later...

What Kind of Chariot

2010-08-25T15:03:00.002-04:00

What Kind of Chariot, new 8Track here. With Dusty Brown, Memory House, Bird and the Bee, Tiny Vipers, The Postmarks, the Beatles, Hope Sandoval and Elika.

Oh Blog

2010-08-21T23:39:00.004-04:00

I've missed you. It's been a tough summer. Maybe someday I'll share the details, but for now, things are still head-down, pushing forward, and moving ahead as best as manageable.

Anyhow, here is a peek at a shot from some testing I did for my styling portfolio, with hopefully lots more to share in the coming weeks:

My hand's here aren't really supposed to be there, but I agree with Amber, that I kind of like it in an accidentally cute way...

DIY Geometry Painting

2010-07-26T20:49:00.003-04:00

I'm not gonna lie. I'm one of those. I can't pass a pile of furniture or junk or anything interesting looking on the street without contemplating how I could repair/reupholster/repaint or otherwise salvage any kind of street find. I've taken dressers, coffee tables, even a severely traumatized Herman Miller Shell Chair.

Also, I'm only going to be able to bring this up once. I've never told anyone. But. One time. Not that long ago. In the West Village. There was a vintage HM surfboard coffee table. In white. ON. THE. SIDEWALK. I had somewhere I HAD to be, with my boyfriend, who was with me. The MoFo (the table) was also HEAVY. I was tempted to ditch the BF and take the sucker home, but it was way too heavy, and try as I might, I couldn't convince the BF to show up at a semi-business semi-social function with an enormous and heavy surfboard size designer coffee table in tow. I gave it a quick pet, like an adorable ragamuffin puppy in a Central American alleyway, turned my back--thought again if I might be able to manage to hobble to the train, but knew that it was woefully impossible--and KEPT WALKING.

Whew. Now that that story is out of the way and WILL NEVER BE MENTIONED AGAIN, here is something I found abandoned right down the hallway of our mega loft building:

I went, "Hrmm..." at the big fat NYC reference (um, really? someone must have bought this within 2 months of living in NYC, because the last place, in all of NYC that I want to think about being in when I'm at home--THE LAST PLACE, okay, maybe not Brownsville--is Times Square). Of course, I began brainstorming what I could paint over on the nice big pre-framed surface. Going through my Tumblr, which is soooo satisfying to recount all the loved images I've loved, I came upon this:

Gorgeous, right? Amazing. AND, kinda perfect for my growing attraction to black and white and vaguely graphic. But I nixed the feather and the wheel. Those would be the parts I would just eff up. Stick to geometry. Which turned out to be harder than I thought...

After a good few white coats:

And some strategic painters tape:

And figuring out how the triangles are actually made from bisected squares, so that determined the squares height and width, and then the circle's radius was equivalent to the length of one side of the square, with half of its circumference round, and then the length of the extended "arms" going as far as to be in line with where the top most circle circumference would be. I got pretty darn good grades in high school, but I think I came close to a D or something in geometry. Bah. I got my painting out though dammit; I conquered:

Final cost: ZERO. I already had the paint and brushes and tape. Way hotter than taxis in Times Square. But I still love you Ikea. Sometimes. But not more than Herman. Sigh.

Lately

2010-07-22T17:09:00.001-04:00

At Home

2010-07-17T22:24:00.003-04:00

Sorry, no new arrivals, no big news, just some happy tweaking and tooling around the house lately, in minor, minor ways. But there is something that makes me happy about moving things around slightly, leaving them for a day, and revisiting and making judgment. Who knows. Tomorrow, things will look different, but today, my home was something like this, in spaces and negatives. Strange how things have gone very minimal and neutral from this.

Vintage Summer Songs

2010-07-10T14:24:00.002-04:00

I'll be damned if these aren't some of the cutest boys I've ever seen...

I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT

2010-07-06T18:49:00.002-04:00

With this incredible heat, can you blame me for thinking towards fall?

Available at No. 6 Store.

Mother Dammit

2010-06-15T21:48:00.000-04:00

A great blog.

Please Watch This Video, I Bet You'll Like It

2010-06-13T10:43:00.002-04:00

Brendan Perry Happy Time

2010-06-08T22:11:00.001-04:00

It's a happy time inside my mind.

New 8Track Up

2010-06-07T20:21:00.004-04:00

Luck and Things

Upcoming Baby and Shoes Peek

2010-06-07T18:13:00.003-04:00

Coming to the Etsy DeluxaClothing store soon:

Summery Days Around Casa Deluxa

2010-06-03T21:45:00.001-04:00

SOLD // Steelcase Office Arm Chair

2010-05-29T22:44:00.004-04:00

Vintage Steelcase upholstered office arm chair on castors. Good overall condition. Some minor discoloration from the arms to the rest of the fabric, but fairly negligible. Does have a centering mechanism if seat is pivoted. Rolls nicely.

Non adjustable seat height. Marked Steelcase, 1985. Measures 25” wide, 25” deep, 35” tall. Seat height 21”.

Free pick up. Brooklyn and Manhattan delivery $45. Other areas please inquire.

Steelcase Office Arm Chair

Upcoming Jewelry Peek

2010-05-25T09:48:00.002-04:00

Got about half way through shooting jewelry that should be hitting the shop in the next few days. Some really nice shots that I thought I'd share:

House Industries Eames Collection

2010-05-23T16:20:00.003-04:00

Received the latest promotional font booklet from House Industries a few weeks ago and have been meaning to share it on here ever since. Beautiful graphically and as a sleek promotional object, this awesome and inspirational booklet is sure to stay on my shelf for some time. Inspired by Charles and Ray Eames' designs, the pages mercilessly show a thousand beautiful ways to use their new font collection "Eames".

See my previous post on their cute poster and free fonts.

Sold // Vintage Upholstered Shell Armchair by Sturgis

2010-05-23T14:17:00.006-04:00

Vintage chocolate brown tweedy upholstered shell arm chair with fiberglass base. Bright shiny legs and only minor vintage wear all over. Fabric is in good condition. Comfortable to sit in. Perfect for midcentury décor. Eames era. Measures 27.5” wide by 25” deep by 30” tall.

Free pick up. Brooklyn and Manhattan delivery $35. Other NYC areas please inquire. All other areas via Greyhound bus for approximately $90.

So

2010-05-21T09:49:00.004-04:00

It's been a rough few weeks (not to mention years) here at Deluxa, thus the slow down on the blog. Here are some sad/cute photos in the meantime while we gather and regroup, and just because I feel like it.

Made It To The Front Page!

2010-05-09T17:34:00.004-04:00

This is old news for Facebook fans--er--scratch that, what do I call them... "like"-ers? You know who I mean. Anyhow, my refinished fuchsia vanity desk and stool were featured on the front page of Etsy. Word.

1500+ views! Still available too!

Thank you Hailey!

8Tracks

2010-05-09T17:14:00.002-04:00

Been bouncing around on here most of the day. Made a mix of my own.

Indescreet with Cary Grant and Ingrid Bergman

2010-04-26T16:52:00.007-04:00

While the entirety of this move is quite gorgeous and perfect in that 50s 60s genre of light drama / early romantic comedy, I was especially attracted to Ingred Bergman's character's London apartment. Here's some screen shots of what is clearly a Design*Sponge "Sneak Peek" worthy apartment:

Ooohh, color. And upscale eclectic feel, big fat lamp in the corner, big comfy chair, sofa, lounge, built in banquette seats, carefully colored pillows.

French doors at foyer, Picasso and art everywhere.

Banquette with oversize lamp, picture frames, wall sconces.

Polka dot robe with that couch.

Aren't they adorable?

And, her wall length windows open to the terrace fully for some great indoor / outdoor living.

How perfect is this kitchen? Tiny, but adorable, with the windowpane dividing wall. Cary Grant smiling at her so!

Built in banquettes--perfect for what looks like the most romantic breakfast possible.

Pale Blue Dot

2010-04-25T18:37:00.002-04:00

I've slowly been making my way through The Cosmos, and am srsly crushing on Carl Sagan.

Since I can't have him, I'll settle for this incredibly perfect poster.

Get it on Etsy here.

Here is the original video too from the Cosmos, with Sagan's hypnotic voice narrating the immortal words:

Herman Miller Shell Chair Rehab Part 4

2010-04-24T21:42:00.007-04:00

Continuing... Finally got around to the JB weld portion of the rehab after some lengthy procrastination, and first failed run.

Materials gathered to epoxy mounts. That's my Kevi reupholstered stool under there.

JB Weld epoxy: super strong, but slower to dry than I would have thought, and surprisingly forgiving in prying off my first attempt. Looking back at the original tutorials, I should have opted for the JB Weld Kwik that sets much faster.

Grey and black modernist goodness.

This would be the second try at attaching the shock mounts. The first time, I was too impatient and did them all at once. The back mounts on the seat curve slid as they dried, and didn't line up correctly with the chair base. Whoops. The new epoxy was easier to pry off than I would have thought. These pics are of the first impatient go round.

Drying mounts.

Post-adjustment, happily remounted chair hanging out.

Sticking together.

See here, here, and here for past HMSC rehab entries, including the method I used to remove some seven layers of paint from this poor chair. Also need to get a new drill to get the last of the old feet out of the legs to install the replacements (our cheapie has lots of miles and now only holds super huge bits).

Coming up next, an attempt at creating some sort of seat cushion to deal with those pesky holes...

See original Chair Fag and Brick House DIY tutorials for full break down on their process.

Deluxa Music Mix II

2010-04-21T18:23:00.005-04:00

The second Deluxa music mix. There's a nice compare/contrast with Depreciation Guild and Manual, an incredible cover from Flowchart, some crazy 60's track from some commune-style band (my own vague gathering) as featured by Washed Out on their mix release on their blog, an amazing jewel in "Snow Day" by Parker & Lily, and lastly, the vocals vs. horn in Pram's "Penny Arcade". Plus lots more.

Click here to download Music Mix II or play streaming below. Click here for the first Music Mix.

Also, check out the poster here in full size. Worth a click, I'd say.

D O W N L O A D D E L U X A M U S I C M I X I I H E R E

Sold // Sam Avedon Pink Shell Chair

2010-04-21T18:07:00.009-04:00

I've finally broken down and am putting this one out for sale. Some aging and slight discoloration to the plastic, and some scratching to the legs. Three of the four feet missing, but still is quite comfortable to sit in. Especially nice line around the hip area, the way the inner and outer forms contrast. Unique, rare, and kitschy midcentury find.

Coming Soon to the Etsy Stores

2010-04-19T14:36:00.003-04:00

Lots of cute shoes and a handful of housewares:

Spike Jones' "I'm Here"

2010-04-09T18:38:00.009-04:00

Apologies for the movie centric and merch andise centric postings lately, but here's another movie post. Anyhow, Spike Jones' short film "I'm Here", is quite an amazing short film (30 mins), and although it was featured on ISO50, it somehow seems to have escaped the rest of the blogging world, or at least the circles I run in. Regardless, it's charming, delving into the innocent romance of happy times, moments of devotion, and expressions of sincerity without a hint of triteness (my favorite line: "You're a good dreamer."). The cinematography is anonymous feeling, casual, and humble, while at the same time masterful and thoughtful. In all, it is worth watching. Plus I'm a sucker for a love story.

Lastly, I didn't really read this into the film until I read the wiki, but "I'm Here" is based on The Giving Tree, which while that may conjure mixed feelings for some people, the way the theme is woven into the film is more satisfying and endearing, and less unsettling than Shel Sliverstein's story, which is a good thing in my opinion

Check out the full movie, complete with cute interactive website here. Screen shots below:

Sold: Vintage Chrome and Laminate Table

2010-04-06T16:09:00.004-04:00

Audrey Hepburn and Givenchy in How to Steal a Million

2010-04-05T22:10:00.007-04:00

Having Roman Holiday as a long time favorite movie, I was so happy to discover How to Steal a Million, also with Hepburn, but with the dreamy Peter O'Toole, and an amazing wardrobe by Givenchy. It is completely charming movie both in the story and cinematography in Paris, perfect for spring--I think I may like it even more than Roman Holiday.

I could see a whole editorial based on these looks, the lime green, skinny patent belts, just-so hats; O'Toole's looks could even inspire some menswear looks--Even Hepburn's bouffant is so classic and yet fresh feeling. Everything looks so mod and timeless and je ne sais quoi, Parisienne.

Sold: Refinished Fuchsia Vanity Desk and Stool

2010-03-31T17:41:00.005-04:00

Here's what I hinted at before. I always forget how long refinishing takes...

Refinished shabby chic style vanity with stool in high gloss fuchsia. Royal blue felt lined drawer, and clear glass knob. Beautiful texture and shine.

Perfect for a vanity or desk. Desk measures 30” tall, 34” wide, and 18” deep. Stool measures 17.5” tall, 19” wide, and 11” deep. Only selling together as a pair. Mirrored tray and all other accessories not included.

Free showroom pick up. Brooklyn and Manhattan delivery for $50. Inquire for other areas.

Sold Sold Sold

2010-03-27T18:53:00.007-04:00

I updated the whole folder of Deluxa's sold furniture today on Flickr. Check out the 250+ pics of furniture here. Regular readers also may notice I've started posting items directly for sale through the blog, and I've been going back and tagging those items as sold once their taken.

Looking through the files makes me really nostalgic for the pieces that have passed through. Here are a few of my favorites, although it was hard to whittle it down to even just these:

Paul Evans Style Table Lamp

Alvar Aalto Stool

Refinished Claw Foot Table in High Gloss Yellow

Tripod Style Collapsible Floor Lamps, similar to DWR

Rosewood Tallboy Danish Dresser

McCobb Style Desk

Peach Velvet Oversize Wingback

High Gloss French Provincial Desk in Black

West German Clock Converted into Mirror

Metal Top Kitchen Cabinet

Wegner Style Folding Chair

Danish Small Dresser

For Sale: Castle Fantasy Folk Art Wall Hanging

2010-03-26T19:25:00.002-04:00

Antiqued gold colored frame; backing is made of burlap weave bordered with gold ribbon, mounted on a gray-green card stock support.

Castle made of felt cut outs, with lacy paper edging along the roof lines, and paper layered rectangles for windows. Shutters made from paper with white text on black background. The archway door is framed with gold braid, and seamed with gold cord.

In the sky, are felt and antique lace clouds, partially obscuring the sun, with felt birds.

The fence in front of the castle is made from pink and white vertically striped cotton, and the garden is made from felt and swirls of yarn. The planted garden is made from a 50's mod cotton print with cats, along with squares of calico floral fabric looking like a flower bed.

The children in front of the castle are made of cut layers of felt, with the girl's dress adorned with seed pearls. The boy's toy horse has a red and white twisted cording for a pull. They are standing on a "gravel" path made of sand paper.

The flanking house has a felt roof and windows, and is made from a striped cotton fabric. The door is made from a page of a book, and is framed in gold rick rack. There are also two "gravel" sandpaper strips there as well. The "lawn" between the house and the castle is made from a bouclé forest green fabric.

The queen is made from felt cut outs, with small decorative doily-like paper punches on her robe, and sequins and gold lace on her dress. Her crown is a cut piece of silver paper.

The back is hung with picture wire. There are several layers of paper protecting the backing; however there has been some decay, loss, and rips to these layers. Nothing on the reverse side is visibly affecting the display side.

Overall the piece does have minor vintage wear, but is in remarkably good condition. One of the lace clouds has a snag in it, it’s possible that one or two of the pink circles on the "cypress" tree in the far right are missing, and there are a few pearls missing from the little girls dress, and the orange long "ribbons" hanging down are no longer directly attached.

There is slight overall aging, but nothing terrible. Not visibly soiled, but perhaps slightly dusty all over. The frame appears to have been spray painted and smudged while it was wet. There is no glass.

Measures 31.5" tall by 39.75" wide by .75" deep.

Personal delivery to Brooklyn and Manhattan for $25. Inquire for other local delivery quote. Free pick up at our show room available. UPS ground delivery available for outside NYC area.

Flying Lotus Featuring Thome Yorke "And The World Laughs With You"

2010-03-24T21:59:00.002-04:00

Really Cute Packaging Idea

2010-03-23T15:50:00.005-04:00

I read about is packaging idea by Mandi posted at A Beautiful Mess, basically sewing an envelope out of paper grocery bags. So simple and easy and cheap, and when it comes to packaging my items I've sold, I'm all about recycling, reusing, and cheap. And now it can also be super cute! Here are my results, where I didn't exactly follow Mandi's more intelligent method, because reading instructions after a project is how I usually work things.

Sold: Singer Featherweight 221K in White

2010-03-22T17:08:00.008-04:00

It kills to have to part with this find, especially after testing it out post-tune up. Gorgeous, dreamy, mod sewing. I shouldn't complain too hard though, getting to use my grandmother's black featherweight with loads of attachments. I may prefer the white, but having two machines seems silly, and parting with a family heirloom would be sacrilege. Besides, Grandma Margene was a supreme crafter of the highest rank, and I am humbled to be working on her machine, despite the allure of the white.

Down to the gritty gritty here though: the case is in very good vintage condition, clean throughout and free of any major dings or scrapes. I am out of fabreeze right now, but there is a whiff of basement to the case. The machine, like I said, works beautifully, and is very clean save some small bits of aged dust in the hardest to reach corners. The cord is supple and free of cracks or fraying; the bakelite pedal is original and in very good condition. The light works, the motor hums satisfyingly. Reverse works great. Tension is right on. Also has the original white belt--rare! Featherweight aficionados recommend taking off the white belts and storing separately since they are a bit sought after.

Gizmo, who was recommended by the lovely girls at Purl, gave this machine a thorough going over, tune up, and clean bill of health (a $70 visit itself). Even he kept repeating over and over, "I love these machines, I love these machines." He even kindly unscrewed some of the paneling and showed me the "guts". Industrial chic indeed.

The well known indestructibility and ease of use of these machines is legendary. Also, if kept in good condition, it will only become a more valuable collectible. This particular machine was made in 1964, the last year of production. I also have the original instruction booklet, working keys for the case, and the receipt for the tune up. She's also got a brand new needle.

One last thing though is that the bobbin case is not original, I bought a modern replacement. Gizmo said the quality is not as good as the original, but what the eff is these days? It does work nicely though, and also set me back a pretty penny so I can offer this beauty as absolutely ready to sew up a storm.

Cool Blog: .Speck

2010-03-21T23:27:00.002-04:00

XYQ over with .Speck in Portland has left us a few nice comments through out the blog. She's got some great style and seems very much the West Coast Deluxa counterpart--great vintage furniture for sale, posts on design and interiors and whatever strikes her fancy. She even has Bill Stephens chairs in stock. I certainly look forward to keeping tabs on her blog and site to see what finds she comes up with and what inspiration she'll dole out. Just check out this bookshelf on her "about" page on her site:

Super cool.

Silly Rabbit

2010-03-19T21:49:00.001-04:00

Luxa to Play with The Sight Below and Svarte Greiner

2010-03-19T20:53:00.004-04:00

New Luxa show announced with The Sight Below and Svarte Greiner. Mark your calendars, May 19th. The Sight Below's latest album Glider just got reviewed on Pitchfork--read it here.

Also, thank you is due to Tristan in Singapore for letting us use his image. Check out his Flickr stream for more great shots.

Etsy Home Updates

2010-03-19T19:19:00.002-04:00

Been to the Etsy Home shop lately? Here's some of the new arrivals:

Sold: Monogrammed Trunk

2010-03-17T17:21:00.006-04:00

Super cool vintage trunk with painted monogram “R. T. K.”. Has leather handles and linen print lined interior with pull out tray. Working keys included. Works great as storage for a coffee table, at the end of the bed, or in a closet. A few labels peeling off. Overall vintage wear.

Measures 17” x 13” x 30.5”.

Marisa Tomei in My Cousin Vinny

2010-03-17T16:06:00.004-04:00

Pulled these from Netflix. 1992. Is it just me, or does anyone else get some serious Lady Gaga vibes from these pics?

DIY Herman Miller Shell Chair Rehab Part 3

2010-03-17T13:12:00.004-04:00

So, yes. It has been forever. Like eight months of forever. But I'm back at it. The Herman Miller Shell Sidewalk Find H Base Chair of Doom (see older posts here, here, and here).

What happened you ask? Holidays. Burn out. And moving. And a place to stash it where I can forget about it. But it is back, and hopefully for the last and final round.

After pulling the shell chair out, even though I did Penetrol the sucker a bunch of times, the surface just didn't look so great. The paint remover really did a number on the fiberglass, making the texture pretty wonky and pitted, rather than sexy, modern, and sleek. Lucky for me, I now have an orbital sander, which improved things vastly, but is nearly impossible to use in the curve where your butt goes...so at this point, I really am just going to say that having the vast majority looking better is--sigh--good enough. Besides, there is a seat cushion that goes in there anyway.

The last of some pitting that will just have to stay.

Clearer shot of the three holes used (somehow?) to anchor the chair pad. I'm thinking of using some kind of rope or strong yarn to tie through the holes, but if anyone knows how the originals were attached, please let me know!

Close up of what is often mistaken for drill holes to let water out, cushion attachment holes.

Much glossier and smooth than the sanding by hand, but still not quite perfect...

So now we're back in the Penetrol stages (round 2 to be exact) and in a few more days, on to the final final stage of actually putting the shock mounts on, which, I feel like considering all the prep work I've done so far, should be relatively easy. Here are the original links to Chairfag and The Brick House.

Oh yeah, and I caved in on those eBay glides. Crossing my fingers they arrive soon... For a free chair on the street, the investment into the shock mounts, glides, paint (for the legs) and paint remover, foam for the seat, and ridiculous amount of hours is adding up fast, but I guess I can't turn back now...

New shock mounts, ready to be mounted.

In the mean time, I'm thinking about what fabric to use to make the seat cushion. I'm thinking a print could be a cool touch, but a hard sell.

Here is a sneak peak of another project I'm working on at the same time. Really just paint and refinishing, but I think it is going to come out pretty cute as my skills and patience are improving.

Still needs work, but coming along nicely.

New Favorite Video

2010-03-15T21:14:00.002-04:00

Loving this new video by Soundpool.

For Sale: Koala Wall Hanging

2010-03-12T23:45:00.004-05:00

Incredible kitsch koala wall hanging. Buy it now. Or regret it forever... Measures 24" x 30".

The Story of Stuff

2010-03-11T18:08:00.013-05:00

After seeing Annie Leonard speak on last night's episode of the Colbert Report, I decided to look up her website, The Story of Stuff. It is a 20 minute animated short illustrating the Materials Economy.

Don't get me wrong, I love stuff. (So does Leonard for that matter.) As a teen and early 20-something, I spent money on stupid stuff, and enjoyed it, and even have some of that stuff still now. But a lot of it, it is gone--the clothing, the furniture, the books, the dishes-- and I'm not entirely sure where it went...

I know I'm not alone in committing this consumerist crime, which I believe was not only fueled by teen mall gotta-have-it envy, but also by the larger ethos pushing the entire (US?) population to keep up with the Joneses like never before.

But it is only as a more proper adult that I am understanding what stuff really means, what my stuff really means, and what my stuff means to everything else. For me, I've reached a point now where acquiring something is no longer just an investment of money, but an investment in a future relationship with that object, in maintenance, in commitment, and in long-term utility. And it now takes me a long time to acquire any kind of stuff. A lot of this selectivity comes from living in a small space (see my Design*Sponge feature here), but I believe this sense of value and sanctimony that Leonard touches on with regard to stuff is important, and the idea that our mindset must no longer be to consume, devour, and replace, but to purposefully integrate objects into our lives in satisfying ways.

I deal in the buying and selling of stuff. And there is A LOT of stuff out there. Good, usable stuff. True, I deal in what I like, and what I believe will make profits, and am leveraging sourcing and editing into a business enterprise. And, well, I want you to buy my stuff. But in a grander sense, what I hope I am doing is connecting people with beautiful objects that are endowed with import by virtue of design; passing this on--these things--this stuff, to continue their purpose to the satisfaction of their owners. And this makes me happy. Stuff makes me happy. Or to put it more accurately, good stuff makes me happy. And I hope my good stuff makes people happy.

The Story of Stuff makes me happy also, because I like to think that this ethos of consumerism is slowly being wrested away and being replaced with the ethos of living well. And stuff is merely a component of living well, not the only driving force of happiness (or national success for that matter, to reference a number of points in Story of Stuff). I do think generally people are eking out happiness outside of consumerism in ways like eating better, forming better communities and creating ways to be more sensitive to global as well as local movements, and the connections between, and becoming more aware of the effects not socially, but the irrevocable environmental impact. At least I think. And I hope. Then again, maybe I've been living in Brooklyn too long.

Regardless, my stuff makes me happy, the stuff I buy to sell makes me happy, and the stuff that is sold makes me happy.

Here are some further thoughts I have on having stuff that makes me happy:

1. Aesthetics: beauty should not be underestimated. Do not buy something because the opportunity presents itself.

2. Functionality: within the totality of the stuff that you have; the physical place and actual purpose this item will take.

3. Finality: there will be the moment when you will no longer have this object. Consider what you hope to have gotten from this object.

4. Serviceability: consider how and if this object will be maintained, repaired, recycled, and or disposed.

5. Necessity versus Luxury

6. Source: foremost, consider buying second hand, keeping not one, but two objects out of landfills. It may not be the convenient, but it is responsible.

Vintage is about history, present, and future, and hopefully if you're already on this blog, you're participating. Either way, here's to hoping we're all shopping with integrity.

Small Haul, Big Style

2010-03-08T19:03:00.002-05:00

Not so great a score on furniture last weekend, but one great project piece that'll hit the blog once it's finished. Did pick up this awesome monogrammed footlocker trunk with removable tray and keys, midcentury paella pan trio, olive mini sauce pot made in Yugoslavia, Pyrex tea infuser, box of rickrack and bias tape, 30's print apron, and, the jewel of the weekend, a white and green Singer Featherweight in cosmetically minty condition, with the case, instruction manual, and original receipt marked 1964. Taking her in tomorrow for a tune up, and then she'll be on eBay. The rest should be making their way on to Etsy in the next couple days.

House Industries Poster and Free Fonts

2010-03-08T17:40:00.006-05:00

PLINC Banjo Serigraph, $40, at House Industries. Yes, please!

While you're there, sign up to get the following free fonts:

I'm thinking of maybe using Spaceage Round on an upcoming poster for the next Luxa show--just announced--with a great line up (and a great poster image in the works). Full post coming soon.

Also, never got to recap after our show with Ulrich Schnauss and Mark Van Hoen: an amazing, wild, inspiring, and blizzard filled night. Thanks to all who made it out (and then had to make it back!), and I'm sorry if we didn't get to chat long. It felt like I talked to everyone for five minutes each!

New Clothing Arrivals

2010-03-06T22:04:00.006-05:00

New listings from some great dresses and tops in the Etsy Clothing store.

New listings on Market Publique as well!

PS

Atlast Sound, Laetitia Sadier of Stereolab, Quick Canal, and Midcentury Heaven

2010-03-06T19:11:00.004-05:00

I've been obsessed with this since the first time the BF shared it with me. And now I found the video. And now I'm in heaven. Midcentury, Atlas Sound, Stereolab-y heaven.

Sold: Panton Style Area Rug

2010-03-05T16:44:00.003-05:00

Vintage mid century wool rug in soothing wave pattern and colors. Free of major blemishes. Some minor areas of wear in small areas along edge.

Marni Fall 2010 RTW

2010-03-03T11:03:00.006-05:00

I don't usually post on high fashion, but after coming across Marni's recent collection, I thought I'd share my favorites. While I dig the collection's shorts, deep V's and peplums, I especially love the styling of the sheer knee high under the ankle socks, the incredibly nerdy glasses, and the Marni classic, big necklace over a high collar. Overall, some of the looks read as 30's geek, which is a pretty refreshing direction, and one that could be pulled off with older vintage pieces if one is so lucky as to afford 30's and 40's pieces (a rarity in my adventures at least).

I've also had my eye on these patent blue doc's, and that look with the white dress is really pushing me towards them...

NOTHING

2010-03-02T17:53:00.001-05:00

Is cuter than a bunny on a Pollock chair.

deluxa

2010-02-28T23:14:00.003-05:00

P O W E R H E A T

Tumblr

2010-02-28T19:49:00.003-05:00

I did mention an interest in Tumblr about a month ago, and have been happily going at it since. While I don't participate on it socially (although a quick peek now and then, especially here, is worth while), I do really like using it as my own special keepsake deposit of images that inspire me as I wonder around the internets. I also like how it hooks up to your Twitter account incoming feeds, so it is one less place to go. Further in the social-ese firmament, I've been using my personal Buzz a bit here and there in a similar way, connected with my Google Reader shares and this blog, but while that seems more a platform for sharing content other people may like, Tumblr (for me) is what I use quite specifically for what I like, without feeling so much like I'm imposing. Here is my Tumblr, if you'd like me to impose. The account has also made its way into the sidebar, which I'm really enjoying having there as gratuitous eye candy.

On a somewhat related note, I tumbld this, and can't get it out of my head. I have no apologies. There are some awesome moments to this song.

Lisa Hanawalt

2010-02-28T12:44:00.003-05:00

I am so majorly disappointed I missed out on artist Lisa Hanawalt's shirt on Tee Fury. Tee Fury features a different designed tee available for sale for 24 hours or until they sell out. I missed the boat on Hanawalt's, but luckily found her website featuring lots of other similar work. Below follows my beloved "Kitty Biker" image, followed by some other favorites from her portfolio. I also bought her comic "It's Sexy When People Know Your Name", can't wait to get it in the mail.

Market Publique

2010-02-27T16:09:00.004-05:00

For those of you who may be a fan on Facebook, you may remember some time ago when I shared a tip on the new vintage online market place Market Publique. In a round about way I ended up getting in contact with one of the founders, Pamela, who also runs the awesome blog.

In short, MP is alot like Etsy, but for vintage clothing hounds, way way better. There is room for hosting many more and much larger photos (without having to click to zoom in, and really, with clothing, you need more than just 5 pictures), a much more clothing-friendly layout, a way hipper aesthetic and logo (really Etsy? that's the best you can do on a logo?), and maybe the best part: selectivity of sellers. This means you don't have to sift through five thousand posts of some crazy lady trying to convince you that something that is butt-ugly isn't. No crappy photos, no faux Hong Kong "vintage", no 5 seasons old Target clothes. It's a big sigh of aesthetic relief for the vintage clothing shopper.

Lucky for us, we've been made members, joining the likes of NYC neighbors Amarcord, Boston's Artifaktori, along with MP's very own selections. I've only got a few items up, but many more soon to follow. Here's a photo of a belted leather coat that is a MP exclusive:

And just look how cute Pamela is!

Sold: Midcentury Modern Full Headboard

2010-02-27T14:30:00.003-05:00

Late 1950’s midcentury modern headboard. Slots for rails or holes for bed frame are in posts. Full only; measures 38” tall, 55.5” wide, 3” deep. Good vintage condition.

Luxa Show Tonight

2010-02-25T13:50:00.001-05:00

Luxa show tonight at the Bell House, with Mark Van Hoen and Ulrich Schnauss. Shoegaze sounds better when it's snowing.

It's The Home Stretch of Winter

2010-02-21T13:45:00.007-05:00

...guess what I'm daydreaming about.

Awesome font on the Venture's "Surfing". Great logo for Del Fi Records, too.

Pulled from Benjamin D. Hammond's great photostream.

Modernism Magazine Tear Sheets

2010-02-19T22:32:00.006-05:00

A while ago a friend gave me a stack of back issues of Modernism. Here's a few favorites I scanned:

Oh, to be those girls...

I cropped this rather wonkily, but the one black cushion on the pair of chairs makes me swoon. A Jacobsen Egg never hurts either.

The lightest poured concrete ever.

If this were my door, I'd come and go from home all day just for the approach.

Growing up in California, and going to elementary, junior high and high schools highly influenced by 60s modernism, there's always nostalgia for open work brick. Someday I'll have a house with pretty shadows.

The house, devastating. And in Mexico. AND WITH A PUPPY.

New Arrivals!

2010-02-17T22:32:00.009-05:00

Just a few new arrivals in the Etsy clothing and Etsy home stores:

Lime green silver threaded dress with rhinestones and crystal pendants, $58.

Stone glazed trio of mushrooms, $65. (I'm actually not sure I can part with these...they look so cute with this guy.)

Authentic Girl Scout sash with Brooklyn badges and pins, $22.

Bakelite wall container, $22.

60's Girl with Pearlized Inlay Frame, $18.

Men's (or women's) Lacoste plaid button up, $24.

Sunrise Mart

2010-02-14T16:08:00.003-05:00

Thank you Sunrise Mart, for the endless inspiration, weirdness, and MSG. And tasty handsome cans of milk coffee.

Looks straight out of a late 50's school book, no?

Stills from Luxa Visuals

2010-02-12T23:04:00.003-05:00

Been spending a lot of time lately making video visuals for the upcoming Luxa show on the 25th at the Bell House with Mark Van Hoen and Ulrich Schnauss. Both these guys not only produce incredibly moving music, but with their live shows, they produce equally incredible visuals. Here is a peek at some stills from our first stab at editing moving images to music so hopefully we won't so starkly pale in comparison...

Here is a link to a Luxa song, Red Rover, to check out, and here is a video of "On Your Love" that's in the vein of where our show visuals are going.

Buy tickets here.

SOLD: Nystrom Pull Down US Map

2010-02-08T16:14:00.005-05:00

Vintage pull down map of US including Hawaii and Alaska. Bold, bright colors, nice fonts throughout. Completely charming wall art. In overall fair vintage condition. Some fraying and decay at edges, one large rip that has been repaired on reverse side, hardly noticeable from front. Comes with fabric satin ribbon for hanging. Can be extended to show full extent including Alaska, Hawaii, Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico, and Panama Canal. As shown, map measures 50” long by 48” wide.

Sold: Set of Four Pollock Chairs

2010-02-05T16:36:00.006-05:00

Set of 4 Pollock chairs.

Luxa Opening for Mark Van Hoen and Ulrich Schnauss

2010-02-04T22:50:00.009-05:00

My band, Luxa, is opening for Mark Van Hoen and Ulrich Schnauss at the Bell House on February 25th. While I am of course excited to play the show, I completely cannot wait to get to see Mark Van Hoen and Ulrich Schnauss on the same bill. It is such a complete honor to be on the bill with these two greats.

Here's a favorite MVH song:

Here's a favorite Ulrich Schnauss song:

Here's the press release for the show too, with all the juicy details:

"Ulrich Schnauss is best known for his hand in the resurgence of 90’s shoegaze, influenced particularly by My Bloody Valentine, Ride, and Slowdive. With these influences, Schnauss has taken the shoegaze-defining wash of sound from a different approach, relying heavily on electronics rather than guitars to produce an analogous effect. On top of his three successful albums Far Away Trains Passing By, A Strangely Isolated Place, and EP Goodbye, Schnauss has remixed countless bands from Depeche Mode to Asobi Seksu to Mojave 3 to A Sunny Day in Glasgow. Schnauss has announced plans to release an album of selected remixes entitled Missing Deadlines, available on March 22th on Rocket Girl Records. In collaboration with Loveless Music Group, Schnauss has remixed, performed, and toured with New York shoegaze bands Soundpool, Elika, Dead Leaf Echo, Project Skyward, and Mahogany as well as Luxa.

While the name Mark Van Hoen may not immediately garner as much recognition as Schnauss, his reach and influence is arguably as authoritative. As an original member of Seefeel, the BBC noted, “In a brief listen one can hear the influence on Boards of Canada’s damaged melodies and dense claustrophobia, more so than even the usual suspects like Aphex Twin.” After tours with Massive Attack, Orbital, and opening for Slowdive, Van Hoen formed Scala with three members of Seefeel, releasing three albums. Van Hoen has also released four albums as Locust, including the electronic masterpieces Morning Light and Playing with Time, succeeding at infusing electronic music with moving emotional swells. Among his many production credits, Van Hoen has produced multiple titles for Mojave 3 and Sing Sing (Emma Anderson of Lush), as well as Seven Principles of Leave No Trace by Edison Woods.

Van Hoen will be releasing a new album, Where Is the Truth, in late February, his first in over five years. The Bell House performance will also be Van Hoen’s first in several years to feature backing musicians, including members of Edison Woods and Anthony and The Johnsons, accompanying his heavily visual and electronic performance."

Check out Luxa on MySpace, lastFM, or Facebook.

The Sam Avedon Chair

2010-02-04T22:00:00.007-05:00

My Sam Avedon chair.

Theresa Goldberg's Sam Avedon chairs on Apartment Therapy.

Paper Pony's Sam Avedon chair.

Kvanhorn's refurb project on an Avedon chair.

Kvanhorn's other refurbished Avedon arm chair.

I did say I was thinking about selling my Avedon chair, but I think she's a keeper. She's like the spunky funky younger sister of a Herman Miller side shell. My favorite details are the just right tapers of the legs, and relationship between the inner/outer view of the scoop at the hips. The plastic on mine is a bit discolored and aged, which I think is somewhat typical from looking closely at these few other pics I could find. The blue is quite adorable, as is the white (see here).

Panton Flower Pot Lamp

2010-02-02T10:57:00.002-05:00

Dear Flower Pot Lamp,

I have a perfect spot for you in my office. Please come over soon. I'll even take a cute enough knock off.

Yours,
K

Oh, Belikin

2010-01-30T15:11:00.004-05:00

Here are some more pics of our bunny Belikin from around the studio. Oh, Belikin!

New Arrivals!

2010-01-25T17:39:00.007-05:00

Knoll square table, $250. Sam Avedon chair...debating still to keep or sell--isn't it adorable?

Bill Stephens for Knoll arm chairs with nice black hopsack, $320.

Saarinen tulip stool in red velvet, SOLD

Saarinen tulip stool in black, SOLD

Knoll Bill Stephens rolling office chairs. SOLD

Set of 4 Knoll Pollock chairs, $650.

Listings for all are up on Craigslist with details. Pollock chairs and Saarinen stools are also up on Ebay.

SOLD: Lucite and Nylon Chandelier

2010-01-20T20:42:00.005-05:00

SOLD

9031, Retro Clock Screensaver and Other Nostalgia

2010-01-18T19:52:00.007-05:00

Just discovered 9031 via the Herman Miller Blog, and their especially cool retro time clock screen saver. Lots of other goodies too--quite possibly my most favorite new website since...well never mind. My favorite gems so far: plywood trashcan icon for Mac OS, the soon to be released font "No Problem", and photos like this.

In all, all the content, even and perhaps most notably, the user experience (early Mac icons, download links of scans of hard disks with handwritten labels or 90's Earthbound-esqe graphics, and much much more) it all completely smacks of a time of computer/Nintendo nostalgia that is book ended by the Oregon Trail in DOS and the reign of AOL--a good time for computers, graphics, and discovery, at the tip of the iceberg. Dive in, soak it up, and remember the early excitement of the internet.

Download the time clock here.

Matthew Lyons and Tumblr

2010-01-17T12:39:00.004-05:00

Discovered thorough the impeccable Scott Hansen of ISO50 the work of 21 year old Matthew Lyons. Here's a little tease of some of his excellent retro inspired illustrations:

It seems the more you study his work , you can really see how he takes the stylized geometries of the vintage style but turns things slightly askance, a little Gorillaz, a little sinister, a little awesome. Also, these look better larger, so click the pics to achieve full awesomeness.

After looking through Lyons portfolio, I also came across his Tumblr account, and am now a Tumblr convert. Here are just a few of his jewels--can't wait to build a collection of my own...

Let the hoarding begin!

British Hong Kong Summer

2010-01-14T19:39:00.004-05:00

Get it here.

These British Hong Kong purses on Etsy are making me dream of summer... If you follow the link on the first one, check out the lining.

Some of the Latest

2010-01-12T20:09:00.003-05:00

Powder blue polka dot dress, $42.

Two Way Two Tiered Shade Lamp, $120.

70's Leather Mahogany Colored Jacket, $48.

Large Blue Midcentury Vase, $70.

Pair of Sheer Curtain Panels, SOLD

Silje Nes

2010-01-11T22:56:00.001-05:00

#23.1 Silje Nes - Bright Night Morning from Handheld Shows on Vimeo.

A Word on Our Virtual Stores

2010-01-11T17:26:00.003-05:00

So, as it looks as we're going internet only (there should be a better word for this, no?), it seems the old Etsy shop just wasn't going to quite cut it. We've made some great contacts there, some faithful customers, and have been favorited close to 350 times, but with the thought of putting our entire inventory online, it would seem that the store would become a glut of inventory all in one place. Some stores seem to thrive in this, having twenty, thirty pages of vintage goods. Me, when I see that, I turn tail and search more selective vintage pastures where I can cherry pick what I'm looking for. Thus, the decision to open two new stores.

The original store is going to linger on for a bit longer until the other stores are thriving a bit more. Oh, and of course, the new stores, which are, (drum roll.........) DeluxaHome and DeluxaClothing. I showed off the new banners a while back, which are indeed in place, along with more right and proper shop policies, more accurate shipping information and options, and more specialized categories for properly swimming through all that is Deluxa. At least on Etsy, that is.

If you've been watching our furniture from afar, good news! We're selling on eBay now, which I think I've mentioned, but here is an official temporary link to us as a "seller" (we've got to earn our wings before we can get a right and proper eBay store)--we are "DeluxaModern".

Oh yeah, and I did a new Twitter background. And I'm uploading current furniture to our Facebook account to keep up there as well.

New official phone number to be installed Thursday as well.

I think I need a nap.

As A Lover Of Sharpies

2010-01-11T17:17:00.004-05:00

I'm in love with Long Live Analog's work on a pitch for Sharpie. I kid you not: from where I sit, I have, within arms reach, no less than seven Sharpies, including silver, fine point purple, and ultra fine point lime green. I'm thinking of taking an hour off tomorrow to doodle in the afternoon sun...

Mention in EAT Magazine

2010-01-10T16:55:00.003-05:00

A little while back, Sharon Mah emailed me a few questions about vintage kitchenware for an article in EAT Magazine out of British Columbia. It is quite a nice article, I especially like the part where another vintage collector equates vintage kitchenware with the "comfort food" of kitchen tools. Full article here.

Today's Pics

2010-01-08T21:05:00.007-05:00

Koala wall hanging, $60. Monkeypod bowl, $22. Porcelain lamp, $34. Lampshades (one pictured, sold as pair), $55. Set of 4 calico place mats, sold. Set of 8 Bombay hors d'ouvres forks, $5 (several sets available). Pole lamp, with original box in near mint condition, sold. Transparent blue vase, $65. Log bowl, sold.

At this point, I've got my new Etsy stores finally lined up (thank you Etsy support!), the furniture starting to get up for sale/auction on eBay, and TONS of photo'ed listings needing to be added, going all the way back to the Aloft photo shoot, up through some of the newer things that have been popping up here on the blog.

Wish me luck with my slow (building provided) internet! Today was day three of the requisite hour-long phone calls with Verizon, looking to get an individual (and speedy! oh I miss you speed!) DSL account. They are going to "update" me on Wednesday as to why it is they can't seem to figure out how to give me service...

The New Place

2010-01-07T17:02:00.002-05:00

agrees with The Bunnies. And vice versa.

Don't Forget

2010-01-06T21:05:00.004-05:00

You can add us as a fan, follow us on Twitter, become a follower on Blogger, or add us to your RSS reader.

You can also visit us in person. Our new showroom/loft space open for visits Thursday through Saturday, 1pm to 7pm, or by appointment. It is a live/work space for us, so appointments are easy.

57 Thames St.
Suite 4A
Brooklyn, NY 11237

917.559.7950, new 718 number coming next week.

New Shots

2010-01-06T21:02:00.003-05:00

Hans Wegner Heart Chair, SOLD. Available on Ebay or showroom direct sale. Abstract painting, signed "Bachman", $340. Also available on eBay or direct.

I'm working on figuring the whole eBay profile/store thing out. In general, I love eBay, but they don't do any favors to make it any simpler. I have to get feedback and some other blah blah blah before I'm cleared for an official eBay store...

Desk Shopping

2010-01-06T20:16:00.006-05:00

Seeing how my favorite vintage 300 lb Steelcase desk--the first piece of furniture I owned in New York before I even owned a bed--my fantastic and perfectly functional and linen print laminate top desk does not fit through my new office door by a long shot, I spent a few minutes (okay, I went through all eleven pages) on 1stdibs cruising for a new fantasy desk.

The contenders:

Studio BBPR "Spatzio" Desk by Olivetti. Leather top. Painted metal. The mini safe. The floating top. The incredible handles.

Prouve Avion Desk, oak and green painted metal. It's like the most gorgeous school teacher desk you ever saw, with those oh so Prouve legs. I love too how it is already rather beat up. In my live work space, my desk will be (and had been) the single most used piece of furniture. Wear and tear will happen. Coffee will be spilled, sharpies will bleed through. I do use exacto knives, and not always carefully. Shit goes down, and I am going to need a desk to be down with me.

A classic white laqure Paul McCobb Planner Group Desk. Basic, simple, sexy little drawer pulls. I'm sure this one would inspire me to tidy minimalism. Maybe not a bad thing.

Wacky and charming Czech desk from the 30's. Hard to believe it's from the '30s, but doesn't mean I love it less. I can be friends with that steel tubing and burled oak, no problemo.

And this one, you are my favorite. Ever since I saw this d*s Sneak Peak, I've been dying for some fluorescent. And actual metal painted vintage florescent French desk from Le Centre Pompidou. With separate filing cabinet. And wacky feet and corner joints. And overall awesomeness. Winner.

American Martinsville Hutch and Etsy Shots

2010-01-05T17:57:00.006-05:00

A fun second day of getting to a bit more photography. Still doing lots of unpacking and organizing, but the rhythm of the workday is starting to come through. Smelling this cooking all day is helping.

As today was the first day with full sunlight in our new place, we obviously are going to need some sort of light diffusing curtains and some foam core boards to block the direct sunlight patches (see first pic with photo assistant/bf holding broken down moving box).

American Martinsville hutch and server $790; Georges Briard double candy dish, $16 (listing to come on Etsy), 6 Southwestern Pink Linen Napkins, $13 (listing to come on Etsy).

First Photos

2010-01-03T17:40:00.004-05:00

Today was the first mini photo shoot day...I'm pretty happy with the results thus far.

By the way, these are our two new arrivals, a double pedestal Steelcase metal desk for $400, and am atomic metal kitchen hutch for $350. More (and improved!) photography to come!

Interim Website

2010-01-02T15:07:00.003-05:00

Check out our new website for the time being. Pretty straightforward, but hopefully in the coming months, we will put something together that can reflect our new posh loft.

We Made It

2010-01-01T14:14:00.002-05:00

We're in our new loft space, and enjoying the new year. Lots of organizing and unpacking, but very exciting. Here's to the future, filled with warmth and light.

Up to 70% off

2009-12-23T16:43:00.002-05:00

That's right, SEVENTY.

Official New Address, Start of Relaunch!

2009-12-22T17:47:00.003-05:00

Whew! What a crazy long month, and it's not even the holidays yet. The good news though is that we've secured new location for Deluxa in East Williamsburg off the L at Morgan in the OfficeOps building on Thames Street.

If you're not familiar with the area, it is a bit debatable if this is still "technically" East Williamsburg, or Bushwick, and even some have nicknamed it "Morgantown" for the Morgan stop on the L train. Regardless, I'd describe the area as something like East-Village-meets-Soho-in-the-BK, with soaring industrial buildings, street level murals, great street fashion, and the feeling that something in the air is...happening. I love our area here in Carroll Gardens, but the something in the air here is maybe a bit more staid--not quite happening. There are also lots of new business opening, and it turns out more than a couple friends and acquaintances already call the area home.

In addition to powering down the store here (please come in and help me move what is left! lots of lovelies! at least 50% off almost everything--often more!), I'm starting to rev up our transition to internet based sales. While our final internet trajectory is still being debated (Etsy only? Etsy and direct sales? Direct sales only??? Look at those Three Potato Four people...HMMMMMmmmmm...Oy, and boy would I love to learn Flash and do something like that Supermarket Sarah)--for now, and for at first at least, furniture will be on Craigstlist and Ebay (listings to come), and then a stand alone Etsy stores for clothing and home. I designed/redesigned the store banners for the stores, and have decided the new deluxa design scheme will consist of our original "deluxa" typography logo, and Helvetica Thin, and in black and white as much as possible. Here we go...

New Arrivals!

2009-12-17T14:32:00.006-05:00

Yep, even in the midst of moving, we've got some new arrivals in store. While they're not quite on sale, they're still pretty cool. Sorry, the pics are a bit slap dash as well...

Kroeger White Shell Arm Chair, SOLD

Chrome and Formica Diner Style Dining Table with Leaf, $250

Herman Miller Upholstered Arm Chair in Black, SOLD

Steelcase rolling task chairs, SOLD

Also, anyone interested in our mirrored back display case with sliding glass doors and working light that retails for $1075 (before S+H), were looking to move it for somewhere in the $350 neighborhood.

Grain Edit

2009-12-16T16:58:00.001-05:00

How have I missed this blog this long?

Sales Info

2009-12-16T15:10:00.005-05:00

A big selection in store is now 50% off--all kitchenware, all clothing and accesories, everything in our jewelry case, and lots lots more. Stop on by and help us before our move!

Important Deluxa News

2009-12-15T13:08:00.011-05:00

After going for a little over a year here in Carroll Gardens, Deluxa will be moving on to greener, more internet friendly pastures. Our last day in store will be sometime between Christmas and New Years. We are hoping in the up coming months to set up a photo studio and furniture show room in East Williamsburg, open by appointment, and will move all of our clothing and housewares sales exclusively online. It is a decision made with both sadness and excitement, as Deluxa enters a new phase.

With closing the store, we are sad to leave our local friends, John and Kirsten of Ilampe, all the kids at Naidre's, Eton Chang and his staff at Eton (who has also left the block for the higher traffic Smith Street area), Angelo and Rocco of General Nightmare, regular customers like Peter, Wendy, Tom, Bo and Kristen, Jen, and a bunch more who's names I forget, but whose faces I don't. I've also got to give a big thanks to our personal friends who have helped and supported us as we started this adventure: Gina and Meghan, John and Kim of Aloft, Lloyd, Ryan, Andrew, Dirk (who is soon to start a vintage and antiques business of his own), Amy of Tiburon, and of course most importantly our family who have been incredibly supportive in every way in getting us here so far.

But as this door closes, a new one will be opening, and for that, we are grateful. Here's looking forward to the future!

PS. COME TO OUR CLEARANCE SALE! TONS O' SCORES!

Some Big Sales

2009-12-12T12:51:00.003-05:00

Are starting this weekend: half off all Pyrex, all records $1.50, half off all holiday, all furniture 20% off, a whole table covered in half off or more reductions! Shop vintage and get a deal!

Etsy Photo Shoot at Aloft

2009-12-04T22:59:00.006-05:00

Had a great day today at Aloft studio getting some fantastic shots of our clothing collection to launch in the Etsy shop. Here's a peek of the great studio, and a couple sneak peaks at the shots for the upcoming listings.

December 2009 Window

2009-12-02T16:43:00.003-05:00

Parker and Lily "Mandarin"

2009-11-29T23:40:00.001-05:00

Found these guys and am falling fast.