Last weekend, I discovered a very unique store called Modernique. It is owned by Julia Buckingham, a Chicago based designer who has a reputation for mixing old with new to create a "window into the past and a bridge to the future."
I didn't know any of that when I entered the store, I learned most of it by consulting the website. All I knew at the time was that I was enjoying looking at so many unique and some might say crazy things that looked so good together.
After all, shouldn't everyone have a bust of Napoleon with a lighted hat?
I had so much fun exploring the things in this store. It was a visual treat!
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I like the mix of old and new, very original and creative.
Napoleon no... Elvis or Buddy Holly yes.
cool...
It sounds like you will be back there again, Sharon!
Even when you are not in the market to buy, it's fun just to look.
I would enjoy looking around this store even though I didn't see anything I'd want to buy. I think you forgot the word, "uncomfortable," in reference to that first photo with weird sofa. :) And if there's anything I don't need it's a bust of Napoleon! But like you say, it's great fun to check out this stuff. I wonder if there's a market for it; or enough of a market for the owner to stay in business. Hope so. In a world of Mickey D's and Burger Kings, etc., it's nice to have something unique and creative.
I'd go for the Napoleon.
Looks like fun!
The table is my favorite piece too. William can have the Napoleon. :)
I could spend a long time in there!
I like visiting places like this, though I would probably walk out empty handed.
Delightful! High fives to Andy for the Elvis/Buddy suggestion. I'd be looking for Einstein or Tesla.
Looks amazing Sharon.. how cool is the sofa in first shot!
I do kind of dig the Napoleon, weirdly. Not sure I'd want to look at him long-term, though.
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