Furnishings

I have not been in a huge rush to furnish our apartment. I have things on the wish list and I can wait patiently until the right thing comes along. Well, after eating off my lap in the kitchen for nearly half a year, and staining more clothes than I really would like, I got fed up with not having a dining table. I threw a mini fit and declared it a mission for Saturday. We needed a small table, nothing too precious, just functional. Ross kindly whisked me away to Brooklyn Flea to launch our search. It was the perfect day. The Flea was totally packed with more vendors than I remembered and lots more food options. Unfortunately, there were barely any furniture vendors, or at least ones with a selection I preferred. So the only thing we walked away with was the table lamp above. I love the wood detailing and will use it as a bedside lamp.



We try not to waste our trips to Brooklyn (it's an effort). We went off in search of Brook Farm General Store in Williamsburg. It's beautiful in the "I wish I could be this neutral and serene" kind of way. I had spotted the solar powered radio online and coveted it. We immediately took a liking to it in person and scooped it up. It's compact and green, what's not to like?

The search did not end there. On our way back to the BQE, I spotted a store front that had some pyrex on display and then a sidewalk sale a block down. The pyrex display turned out to be a shop that sold cookware (new and used), some food items, and it had a butcher counter in the back. I didn't catch the name but I swear it was the hippest butcher counter I have ever laid my eyes on. The sidewalk sale turned out to be a diamond in the rough. I scored this round mid-century-esque formica table and the cute sewing box there. Both cleaned up nicely with some soap and water (The sewing box/stool was so filthy that I thought it would be a re-upholstery project). I was so giddy after finding that table it was ridiculous (some really basic things can make me so satisfied).



I'm trying to decide if I should find a pendant light or just install these double yellow lights I have (need to photograph them). I also need to hang something on the wall, it's a bit empty right now.



The sewing stool is now sitting by the entryway and will be used for storing hats, my umbrella and to be used when putting on shoes.



PS- We had a People's Pop's plum and mint pop at the flea. It was worth the $3.50 splurge and they also have a location at Chelsea market. I am on the hunt for a nice popsicle kit. Any suggestions?