Junk Shop Find
I talked about this lovely solid wood mid century lamp on decor8 yesterday, did you see that? If not, here is the post and here is the lamp below. But I have a bonus. Today I'd like to share where I put my €25 lamp...
This is a great spot for now... At least while I get my home together and decorated. I'm still ordering furniture and working on it, one day at a time!
I just love junk shops in Germany. You can find the BEST stuff for so cheap -- people just don't know what they have here so it's like a goldmine though you do need a good eye and to be either alone because you really need time to sort through everything and concentrate on searching for treasures OR you need to be with a creative friend who can guide you or give you good energy that makes you even more creative. I love being around people like that.
I often thought about taking readers of my blog shopping here for treasures, you know like little shopping trips where I get a small group of 5 together, take them shopping to my favorite junk shops, teach them how to "see" things, what to look for, how to negotiate on prices, and of course, go for a yummy lunch, shop some more, then hit a favorite cafe for afternoon "coffee and cake" time which is so traditional in Germany 4:00 p.m. each day. This sounds like a fun adventure, maybe I'll find time to do it one of these days... What do you think?
(images: holly becker for haus maus)
This is a great spot for now... At least while I get my home together and decorated. I'm still ordering furniture and working on it, one day at a time!
I just love junk shops in Germany. You can find the BEST stuff for so cheap -- people just don't know what they have here so it's like a goldmine though you do need a good eye and to be either alone because you really need time to sort through everything and concentrate on searching for treasures OR you need to be with a creative friend who can guide you or give you good energy that makes you even more creative. I love being around people like that.
I often thought about taking readers of my blog shopping here for treasures, you know like little shopping trips where I get a small group of 5 together, take them shopping to my favorite junk shops, teach them how to "see" things, what to look for, how to negotiate on prices, and of course, go for a yummy lunch, shop some more, then hit a favorite cafe for afternoon "coffee and cake" time which is so traditional in Germany 4:00 p.m. each day. This sounds like a fun adventure, maybe I'll find time to do it one of these days... What do you think?
(images: holly becker for haus maus)
Comments
I am a proud regular at the local "brauchbar!"
Best wishes from Ochsenfurt, tj
Fondly,
Glenda
Anita
I'd be very happy to read any blog posts about treasure hunting in German junk shops. It sounds like a fab idea! While some people definitely have an eye for zeroing in on great, cheap items, it would be neat to get an idea of how to develop that skill. I like thrift shops but find them a little overwhelming because there is usually just so much crap to sift through.
Have a great week!
Chris :o)
Love your lamp. I found curtains in my in-laws basement with a similar print like the one on your lampshade. Maybe i'll make some pillows or roller shades out of them.
Waving to Hannover,
Imke
On another note, pleeeaaase don't paint the base of this lamp! The wood is perfection (and I'm usually not an anti-painting advocate).
It would be such a dream to go second-hand shopping with you. I am sure people would love to sign up for that!
I live in Canada, but I'm from Holland and when planning a trip to visit my family, I might add some extra travel to Hanover in the future if that was something you offered!