Wednesday, November 14, 2018

Modern, Novel, Unique, Eclectic....


....all those words apply!

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 fell in love with this 3-drawer chest.  The drawers are faced with glass over multi-colored panels.  It doesn't go with anything I have but I love the look of it.

I had so much fun exploring the things in this store.  It was a visual treat!
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15 comments:

  1. biebkriebelsNovember 14, 2018 at 3:29 AM

    I like the mix of old and new, very original and creative.

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  2. AndyNovember 14, 2018 at 4:16 AM

    Napoleon no... Elvis or Buddy Holly yes.

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  3. SandiNovember 14, 2018 at 6:48 AM

    cool...

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  4. RedPatNovember 14, 2018 at 7:13 AM

    It sounds like you will be back there again, Sharon!

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  5. Judy RyerNovember 14, 2018 at 8:09 AM

    Even when you are not in the market to buy, it's fun just to look.

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  6. LowellNovember 14, 2018 at 8:59 AM

    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.

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  7. William KendallNovember 14, 2018 at 9:27 AM

    I'd go for the Napoleon.

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  8. CatalystNovember 14, 2018 at 12:20 PM

    Looks like fun!

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  9. BillNovember 14, 2018 at 2:06 PM

    The table is my favorite piece too. William can have the Napoleon. :)

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  10. tonyonNovember 14, 2018 at 2:50 PM

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  11. LoisNovember 14, 2018 at 5:46 PM

    I could spend a long time in there!

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  12. JackNovember 14, 2018 at 7:34 PM

    I like visiting places like this, though I would probably walk out empty handed.

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  13. boromaxNovember 15, 2018 at 12:55 PM

    Delightful! High fives to Andy for the Elvis/Buddy suggestion. I'd be looking for Einstein or Tesla.

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  14. PerthDailyPhotoNovember 16, 2018 at 1:07 AM

    Looks amazing Sharon.. how cool is the sofa in first shot!

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  15. Steve ReedNovember 16, 2018 at 7:59 AM

    I do kind of dig the Napoleon, weirdly. Not sure I'd want to look at him long-term, though.

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