Archive for 2009

Thrifty!

Monday, March 2nd, 2009

Oh NO.
I’ve been thrifting and shopping around for deals.



This blue lamp was found in Palm Springs at Angel View Thrift. I had to fix the socket/wiring and it needs a new shade…but otherwise it is lovely.


This is a reproduction of a vintage Vornado fan that I found in a small vintage shop in Beaumont. Works great and is surprisingly heavy and completely made of metal. Good deal for $20.

These are not vintage – but are part of the Dwell Studio for Target bedding line. I found the pair on clearance for $6.24 a pop. Love that green.

My first globe – now I know where I am! Found it at the Salvation Army and I think it looks fabulous in the office.

I got this little jewelery stand at the Hemet Hospice Thrift.
I’ve been looking for something like this for awhile now and have been dreaming about the one at Urban Outfitters.

I added it to the bedroom dresser since that is where I tend to stash a lot of the jewelery I wear everyday.

*In a related note – I’m trying to learn how to do the whole “vignette” thing (in the style of Eddie Ross) but I suck. Obviously this “vignette” needs more books and a plant…or good god a flower arrangement. That style of curating stuff just feels so CLUTTERED to me sometimes. I don’t necessarily want every surface in my house covered with CRAP even though I’m such a collector of it. I like that styling in pictures but I don’t know if I can realistically keep up with all the dusting and arranging. Like who stacks 20 magazines facing backwards for style and scale? What if I want to read one…I have to pull apart my artfully curated stack and wedge it out? That just does not seem functional. My modernist tendencies might win this vignette battle.

Anywho, thinking about blank surfaces, here’s a nice little marble and brass table from the Cathedral City vintage shop Modern Spaces. Its heavy!

Well, this is either a tablecloth or a blanket. I’m not sure which…but I love the groovy plaid. Hemet Hospice Thrift for $2. Awesome.

Etsy Shop!

Saturday, February 28th, 2009

Big News!!!
(More accurately, moderate news)

The Brick House is totally going commercial. Come check out my vintage wares for sale on Etsy!

BRICK HOUSE VINTAGE

Oh, so this explains all the fancy blog changes – I’m selling out!
This is my first time working it on Etsy so please be gentle.

I’ll be uploading items as either The Boy FREAKS out at all the awesome stuff I bring home, or I just can’t fit another owl themed thing in my closet. Stop by and check it out, I’ll be sure to post some featured items here on the bloggity blog.

Like this owl themed mail organizer. I think you might need it!

Apartment Therapy

Wednesday, February 25th, 2009

Thanks to Laure from Apartment Therapy for mentioning my new vintage coffee table. Man, I love AT.

If this is your first time visiting The Brick House – welcome! Try and enjoy it.


Some folks have been curious what I paid for the round mid century coffee table (it was $100 BTW). So the coffee table at its discounted price passes the $100 rule. What is this wacky $100 rule? I stole the idea from a brillant friend who never pays over $100 for found furniture. If you really want it and are willing to put in the time and legwork you can find almost anything for under $100. Sometimes I break the rules for really big things, like my dining table pictured below. I paid $150 for it.



If your new, you may have some questions like…

What is this The Brick House? Why is this blog not very informative? Whats with all the Mid Century nonsense?

well:

-I’m a broke lover of vintage trying to make good on a house that is a little weird, and needs a lot of work.
-I am not a very skilled DIY-er. Neither is The Boy who shares the house with me. We screw up a lot.
-I have unrealistic dreams of having a Dwell worthy home with no budget and a mediocre house.
-I live in possibly the most boring retirement town in California.
-There are GREAT vintage treasures to be found since everyones always dying.

So there you have it. Stop by and read my silly stuff, check out my vintage finds and kill some time. Maybe one day I’ll be a better DIY-er and you could learn something!