Showing posts with label Organization. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Organization. Show all posts

9.13.2009

FIT

Today I discovered an amazing new store called FIT. My sister had told me that a cute Japanese dollar store had opened up, but I didn't really know what I was getting into until I went for the first time today. I think of it as a candy store for adults (even though there are plenty of things for the kiddos too). It also reminds me of The Container Store with its huge array of cute storage options and bento boxes. It's touted as a Japanese home products store, and they are not kidding. You will probably find almost anything and everything you use at home (shampoo, plates, crafts, storage, washing supplies, ...you name it). Best of all, nothing is over $5. You heard me. The prices range from $2-$5 based on a colored dot system, and if it doesn't have a dot, then it's 2 buckaroos.

It was difficult pulling myself away from the store, but I did grab several things that, of course, I didn't really need.


I've always wanted a clear umbrella! This one has a single pink panel and a pink plastic handle.


A cute Scandinavian-patterned oven mitt! So much better than what I've been using- kitchen towels.


Cute panda stationery. How can you say "no" to a panda that dreams of riding a camel some day?


I've been needing a pencil bag to hold all my highlighters for school.


I am getting super prepared for Halloween. Now I have a 5 different costume choices! I'll make Bryan wear one too!


Don't you just love this new set of bowls? The mid-century pattern is perfect!

Finally, for every 10 items you purchase, you get a spin at the bingo ball cage. If one of the lucky numbers fall out, you get 1 or several free gifts that you pick from a wall of stuff. I won 1 free gift and chose this nifty secret pen.

Can't wait to write ultra secret notes with this!

The employees also greet you and say goodbye to you in Japanese as you enter and leave the store. It's like having a little bit of Japan hidden in the middle of Chinatown.

8.26.2009

Wishlist Wednesdays: CB2 Roundup

A smattering of my current faves at CB2.

7.29.2009

Wishlist Wednesdays: Retro Shelving

I'm kind of a neat freak when it comes to organization. I love furniture that provides a clever way of holding all my extra junk. Although my apartment is currently full to the max with shelves (mostly Ikea Kilby), I'm really adoring these unique storage options.

Love the off-center placement!
Photo from Terry's Fabrics.


Whimsical '50s vintage orange (metal?) and glass shelf that I'm sort of in love with.
Photo from Apartment Therapy which was originally from a Craigslist posting.


Mid-century inspired argyle shelving unit off of Etsy. Kinda' looks like a large wine rack, doesn't it? It's pretty affordable at $400 and perfect for storing records!
Available from Lunar Lounge Design.


Ultra-sexy shelves!
Photo from Design Boner.


I was originally interested in these Eames shelving units, but now that I've seen the choices above, these don't really seem to compare...
Photo from Design Shop UK and Retro to Go.
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