Brimfield continued…
I was given a sneak peak at the event space above Brimfield, and I had to share. It's like the ultimate mancave, and it would be the perfect setting for a birthday party, a bachelor party, or even poker night...and everything in the space is for sale. Slatkin fireside candles were burning at both the store and the event space, which added a woodsy, masculine vibe. It complemented the space, and the aesthetic of the spaces perfectly. It was especially comforting on a cold day when I just want to curl up in front of a fire.
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Chic in Andersonville: Brimfield
I took the kids to the Swedish Museum in Andersonville last weekend, and on our way, we stopped into two shops that I loved. Both required more time to browse than my two children would allow, so I went back solo this weekend, and was able to take in all of the details. Brimfield is bursting at the seams with photo worthy vignettes. I collect vintage glasses, and I was overwhelmed by the amazing variety on display. They specialize in vintage barware, custom upholstery and furniture, tartan blankets and pillows, and they even had a 1971 Airstream parked in the back of the store. I walked out with a set of three vintage cups decorated in roses for my daughter, and a vintage sailboat cup for my son's room, a beautiful vintage glass with a handpainted "D", and a blue and white splatter enamelware tray that had my name all over it. If you visit, you will not be able to walk out empty handed.
Brimfield
5219 N. Clark Street
Chiciago, IL 60640
312-271-3501
An amazing, portable bar
A martini shaker with matching glasses for the sportsman
Clutches made from mens ties
Tartan covered flasks
The amazing 1971 Airstream
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Luckyscent and Valentine’s Day
I learned about Luckyscent long before I launched my own perfume business. I'll never forget the moment my friend, Dani, showed me her bottle of Carriere (her favorite new scent at the time) at her apartment in NYC. She told me she had found it on "a perfume site that will blow you away." I can't tell you how thrilling it was when my fragrances later launched at Luckyscent!
I always look forward to my scentletter from Luckyscent, but I particularly loved their most recent Valentine's Day selections. The special edition Valentine's Day nail polish collection from Dose comes in an sweet trio of coral/pink/red and gold/platinum/orange. I'm partial to polka dots (as you can tell from my bottles and packaging), so I fell for the sweet presentation. I usually rely on Luckyscent to keep me in the know about the most exquisite, impossible to find perfumes on the market (there is literally something for everyone, all beautifully categorized), but they also have some other covetable products like my favorite Kusmi Gunpowder Green Tea, beautiful bath and body products and skin care.
On a recent trip to LA, I visited owners Adam Eastwood and Franco Wright at the Luckyscent offices. I was lucky enough to get the inside scoop on some of their new favorites, and snagged some amazing samples. My favorite skin care product was the Roses and Diamonds facial oil by Ray Simons. I hoarded it in my medicine cabinet until I couldn't resist cracking it open. It gives the skin a beautiful, healthy glow, and it's the antidote to chapped skin brought on by the Chicago cold. It's the perfect way to give your love roses and diamonds on Valentine's Day, without spending thousands! As an added bonus, they are offering free shipping on all orders in the continental U.S. over $75 with promo code: february.
If you're in the LA area, visit Scent Bar , their chic and tranquil retail store. You can linger for hours sampling a selection of their (over) 500 fragrances, and get expert advice without any pressure. If only I lived closer....
Ellie Parfum
Ellie Nuit Parfum
Tins of Kusmi tea
Dose trio in "Roses Are..."
Dose trio in "THE CURE (for love)"
Roses and Diamonds. Top image and last four images via Luckyscent
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