Showing posts with label shop. Show all posts
Showing posts with label shop. Show all posts
Monday, October 22, 2012
Friday, September 14, 2012
Shop: Pass the Baton
It's been many years since I lived in Tokyo, and back then my idea of the ultimate shopping experience was Kiddy Land -- a 5-story department store full of toys. If I were lucky enough to find myself back in Japan, my first shopping stop would have to be Pass the Baton. Both an online and brick-and-mortar shop, Pass the Baton celebrates personal culture. Every consigned item is displayed with the name of the consignor and a little story about the item's history. Sellers also have the option of donating the proceeds from their item to charity. Beyond being a brilliant concept, everything is beautifully displayed to accentuate the value of objects that have enjoyed a previous life and haven't just emerged from a box or factory.
Images: Pass the Baton.
Sunday, August 19, 2012
And so now...I have my very own shop! With a door and a key: Nina's Apartment vintage furniture and interior design, Inverurie, Aberdeenshire
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| Well, not quite yet...but soon! |
(Oh yeah, I also had a baby)
It is August now and I have just got the keys to my very own studio & shop space. Eeek! What's going on?! Am I scared? Yes, I am!
It is out in the sticks and not on a busy high street, so I am going to have to shout loudly to draw attention! Nevertheless, it is hugely exciting and I will be part of a lovely old building housing other creative people who make furniture - and even complete handmade kitchens (the woodworking workshops there would make any joiner drool!). Oh yes, and it has lots of parking space (try to find that in a city!).
It will be my own little work space where I can let my creative juices flow, paint, sew, design, make and also show off and sell my furniture, vintage, unique and handmade homeware and other nice things. I hope to make it a fun, inspiring and welcoming place to be, where people can come and spend some time, find inspiration, join me in creating things - or just catch up over a cup of coffee.
But first things first: redecorating! An opening party will follow. Promise.
x
Nina's Apartment will soon be located at:
Lethenty Mill
Inverurie
Aberdeenshire
AB51 0HQ
Monday, April 23, 2012
Pompoti small shop&cafe
Let me introduce this colourful little gem!
You instantly feel the charm of this place once you arrive the front yard of the red wooden house, called "Punainen talo" in Riihimäki, southern part of Finland.
Take off your shoes and step into this cafe&shop where you can take your kids "guilt-free" with you!!
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| Miia and Jenni, friends& owners of Pompoti welcome everyone to enjoy their dream come true place |
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| You can find many colourful gifts, interior deco items and toys in this cute shop |
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| In the summer time you can also enjoy your coffee outside in the veranda |
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| Some sweets- they also do catering here!! |
For more info, visit www.pompoti.fi
Friday, April 13, 2012
Turning a page... Nina's Apartment will soon be selling vintage furniture and homeware at Yeadons Bookshop, Elgin
Recently Yeadons started selling vintage homeware alongside their books, which went down a treat with the customers, complimenting the great mix of books and stationary and the friendly shopping atmosphere. From next month Nina's Apartment will be 'moving in' with them adding to the selection of wares with vintage treasures, handmade cushions and revamped furniture. I can't wait!
In the meantime, have a look at this Vintage Inspiration board on Pinterest, to get you in the mood for for what's to come...
Monday, January 23, 2012
Where East meets West...vintage kimonos and upcycled jeans
Today I had the luxury of a whole afternoon to myself, as hubby took baby out shopping, leaving the house in peace and quiet. Bliss! I took the opportunity to get the sewing machine out and decided to start a new series of patchwork pillows, as I needed to produce some more for my online shop. I have now created some with unusual fabric combinations; how about vintage kimono fabric and an old pair of jeans? Or denim, retro fabric and velvet? I even managed to include the back pocket of the jeans, making it a handy pillow to store your remote control ;-)
They're all for sale in my Etsy shop.
Have a look! x
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Shop: Izzi & Popo
Australia is on my short list of countries to visit (along with Argentina and Norway) and European vintage emporium Izzi & Popo is at the top of the grouping of shops I'd have to visit. This place features some of my favorite varieties of vintage -- leather club chairs, suitcases, hat molds and shoe forms, farmhouse furniture, old hardware and enamelware. When it comes to unique vintage finds, I've been known to search far and wide -- even if it means traveling to the other side of the globe.
Store Counter
Cupboard
Perpetual Calendar
Monastery Table
Coat Hangers
Journals
Enamelware
Images: Izzi & Popo.
Thursday, October 27, 2011
My new passion: sewing patchwork pillows
Which one do you like best?
I am selling them for £25 ($40) each excl insert, with free shipping to the UK. Happy to ship internationally as well - just drop me an email on ninasapartment at gmail.com. Makes a perfect handmade Christmas present! I am open to make custom pillow covers, so if you're looking for a specific colour scheme just let me know.
