Lost & Found

Now open inside Pat's in North Park, Lost & Found! We are the first storefront to the right of the entrance, about a 10 by ten area of great stuff.
A collection of vintage apparel, up-cycled furniture and unique art by local artists. We specialize in mid-century home decor and believe that a nest is best made by using things that are low-impact and re-usable. We have found charm in these items that were once discarded, yet aim to keep their cost affordable to the average person.

Sales are run through Pat's register, so please make sure you take the tag to the desk.

Also, if you are on the hunt for something specific, you can email me and I will personally shop for you. How' that for service?!

Airplane Lamp $5.00/ Feminist Books $1.00 each/ Vintage t.v. tray $10.00
One of a kind framed collages by Josh Bellfy $50.00
(he also does commissioned work if you have a specific piece you want)

Vintage pink ashtray and set of wood bowls, $10.00 each

Imitation Wasily Chair $30.00/ Green Tweed Pillow $7.00/ Vintage Backgammon set $10.00

Complete Picnic Set $40.00/ 50's Straw Hat $10.00/ Orange Japanese Teapot $8.00

Set of 2 Mid-century chairs $40.00/ Accent Table $50.00/ Leather Hat $10.00

Atlas $10.00/ Brass Lamp $25.00/ Set of 2 brass candle holders $15.00

An assortment of Women's and Men's clothing: ties, handbag's, cardigan's, hats and jeans.

Inventory is always changing so what is there one day may be gone the next! The possibilities are endless... so stop by today and see what you can find!

Mad Men: Season 4 is finally here!

This Sunday (July 25th) starts Season 4 of the best show on T.V- Mad Men! I'm going to tune in and celebrate by making some of my favorite 1960's inspired cocktails... and you should too.

The Dirty Martini

Ingredients
2½ oz vodka
1½ oz dry vermouth (optional)
½ oz olive juice
3-4 green olives, stuffed with blue cheese (or garlic)InstructionsAdd dry vermouth to the martini glass, rinse and pour out. Pour vodka, olive juice and ice into mixing glass and shake until chilled. Strain in the martini glass and drop the 3 to 4 olives as garnish.

Old Fashioned

Ingredients2 dashes aromatic bitters
½ tsp sugar dissolved with water and bitters
1½ oz of bourbon
1 cherry
1 orange slice
1 lemon wedge
Instructions
Fill glass with ice. Add cherry, orange slice and lemon wedge. Pour in bourbon. Serve in a rocks glass over ice.

Moscow Mule

Ingredients1¼ oz vodka
3 oz ginger beer
1 tsp sugar syrup
¼ oz lime juice
1 sprig mint
1 slice lime
Instructions
In a copper mug or cocktail glass, pour vodka over ice. Add sugar syrup and lime juice. Top with ginger beer and stir. Garnish with mint sprig and lime slice.

Manhattan

Ingredients
1¾ oz bourbon
¾ oz of sweet vermouth
1 dash of aromatic bitters
1 maraschino cherry
Instructions
Pour bitters, liquors over ice in mixing glass. Stir and strain into martini glass, garnish with a maraschino cherry.

For more drink recipes, or to 'Mad Men yourself', go to the Official Mad Men site

My Maiden Voyage to Little Italy

So today is the first day in a long while that I have spent an entire day doing fun stuff! Thank the Presidents for the time off... I finally got the chance to check out all the amazing design shops that saturate Little Italy. I was so engrossed with the beauty of the furniture, I barely took any photos, but I will definitely be back for more. Here are a few shots from my first stop at Architectural Salvage:I found racks of flawless vintage glass light fixtures, bins of letters, knobs and unique hardware and from upstairs you can see just how much they have to offer. This place is a treasure trove of little bits and pieces that can be used for art projects, renovating an older home, or just for finding one of a kind pieces to use when decorating. I love the rustic ugly of the collections, and can't wait to come back and scrounge for the perfect project. For more info go to their site at http://www.architecturalsalvagesd.com/home.htm


My second stop was a place I could easily live in. Boomerang For Modern is basically staged to represent the ideal (modern) Mid Century lifestyle. Love it! Check it out
Although most pieces are past my personal price range, I can't say I wouldn't fork out the cash just to own one of those couches. Or a chair. Or teak bar. Or, well basically anything in there! Till then, I can at least appreciate what it has to offer and maybe mimic the look for less.
For example, under the window which you cannot see from this angle, I found a lovely ceramic planter. This concept looks relatively easy to make myself, and would look great with some native succulents tucked into it. Here's a closer look:
http://www.boomerangformodern.com/

Also, just up the street is another shop neatly arranged with a split level of pristine Mid Century modern furniture. Klasskik isn't as expensive as Boomerang, but still has a lot to look at, minus smaller accessories other than lamps and rugs. I did fall for a circular sectional in a celery green... and noticed it sat upon a brown leather shag priced at $500.00, twice what I found at Home Fabrics and rugs about a year ago.
In comparison, for a 5x8 at Home Fabrics I believe they ran about $250.00, which is a pretty good deal for the durability you will get from the leather. Since the strips are individually woven into the backing, they can loosen up and fall out, which may not be the best choice if you have a young child, or if your kitties get the litter box mixed up easily! But for a more masculine look to a room, or to bring some texture, I think these are an awesome choice. Just shop around before you commit to spending that much...

Lastly, I have to mention my new favorite place to shop for just about anything vintage. Antiques on Kettner has a huge selection of finds just waiting to be discovered. They had cases and cases of retro kitchenware, Victorian, silver and Bakelite jewelry, not to mention tons of well taken care of knick-knacks that make for nice bits of character around your home. They are especially stacked with a wide variety of art, sculpture and architecture books that are reasonably priced. This place is a one stop shopping haven for every room in your home! I was so good I didn't buy anything, but trust me, I will be back with tote bags! Here's their website, but seriously, just go there in person. You will see what I mean. http://www.antiquesonkettner.com/
I really can't think of a better area in San Diego where you can literally hit up a whole slew of places specializing in mid century, modern, and antique jems, all within walking distance. Although they are a bit pricey, it's worth a trip out just to get your creative juices flowing, or if you're like me and enjoy the excitement of finding something totally original. Plus, it's a great way to spend a day outside in beautiful weather. Happy Hunting!

Visual Acoustics

Visual Acoustics:

a sweet documentary about Julius Shulman, one of the most recognizable modernist photographers of the mid century. I enjoyed this film for the positivity it left lingering, and the never before seen background behind some of his most famous images.