STRANGELOVELY BLOG
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2nd Annual Fall Fashion Show on September 21st
Join Hopscotch & Soda and Richard's Fabulous Finds on Thursday, September 21, at the North Avenue Collective for our 2nd annual Fall Fashion Show! Co-hosted by Strangelovely at the North Avenue Collective and Narrated by Caroline Shaw of the Wedding Dresser. Enjoy...
Beautiful Vintage Barware and Kitchen Treats!
Stop by this weekend and see all of our fresh barware picks! My recent finds include vintage champagne coups, glass goblets, rock glasses, highball glasses and an assortment of kitchen accessories. Come see the full selection in our store at 2511 West North Avenue,...
Strangelovely to Host Canary Lane Trunk Show
Strangelovely welcomes Canary Lane to the North Avenue Collective for a one night only trunk show. Chicago, USA — July 14, 2017 Interior designer and Strangelovely proprietor Kim Tanner is pleased to host Canary Lane Designs in her vintage furniture and design brand...
Canary Lane Trunk Show
Come by next Thursday, July 20th from 6:00pm to 9:00pm. Shop new rugs and pillows from Canary Lane as well as new vintage furnishings from Strangelovely! Bubbly included. Gifts with purchase. Thursday, July 20th from 6:00pm to 9:00pm 2511 W. North Avenue,...
Top Vintage Picks: July 2017
We have so many beautiful vintage pieces in the store right now! Visit the store at 2511 W. North Avenue to see everything! We'd love to help you pick out the perfect piece for your home or office. We’re open Wednesday – Sunday from 12pm-7pm. Subscribe to our...
Just Arrived! New Vintage Pieces You’ll Love!
We have some real beauties in the store right now including an amazing Industrial Trolley Cart and Brass Clad Chest! Visit the store at 2511 W. North Avenue to see everything! We're open Wednesday - Sunday from 12pm-7pm. ~ Kim [gallery size="medium" columns="2"...
CHI CITY FLEA on Saturday, May 13th
Join me at Chicago City Vintage on Saturday, May 13th from 10am to 4pm! On the corner of Sheffield & North Ave, Chicago City Flea is a gathering of style setters & vintage design vendors, with food, beer and music - a perfect day of treasure hunting! **Free...
Favorite Vintage Picks from Gorgeous Store Vignettes!
We've been working very hard over the past two weeks to style all of our new pieces in the shop! We love creating inspirational spaces with incredible vintage pieces. Visit the store at 2511 W. North Avenue to see the styled spaces. We're open Wednesday - Sunday from...
My Favorite French Inspired Vintage Furniture and Accessories
We are in love with all the vintage, French inspired pieces in the shop! Our very favorite? This two-tiered glass bar cart! But we also have gorgeous Brass Floor Lamps, Ornate Framed Florography, French Settees, Hanging Lanterns, and Vintage China. Come by and see...
A Styled Bridal Shoot
We were thrilled when Heirloom Event Co asked us to contribute furniture and decor to their styled photo shoot in an abandoned church! We think the shots are amazing and are so proud to be a part of this great creative team. Check out all the gorgeous images and make...
You’re Invited: Book Signing of ‘Table for Two’ on January 12th
REGISTER TO WIN! You could win a signed copy of the book and a place setting for two from Strangelovely! Click Here to Enter Come meet cookbook author Marc J. Sievers and enjoy cocktails & nibbles at Strangelovely's storefront in Chicago's WoW District. Marc will...
Vintage Kitchen and Barware Essentials
We hosted a dessert only dinner for a few local businesses and bloggers a few weeks ago. It was a gorgeous event complete with vintage tableware, homemade marshmallows and so many delicious treats. We had so much fun setting it up and visiting with everyone - we can't...
5 Vintage Pieces & How We Style Them.
If you have trouble visualizing how a single piece of furniture can enhance your space, I've put together some before and after pictures of five beautiful pieces we have available online. If you'd like to see any of these items in person, come by the store Wednesday –...
A Dreamy Vintage Table Setting
As fall arrives so do the holiday dinner parties, indoor gatherings and cozy sweater wine nights. To get you ready in vintage style, we put together a dreamy vintage table setting as inspiration. Most of these items are only available in-store, so come by Wednesday –...
Where are you sitting tonight?
Hopefully in one of these beautiful vintage sofas or chairs. For the last few weeks I've been carefully crafting a collection of amazing seating pieces for the Strangelovely store. And boy, do I have some beauties for you to browse! From a classic Wingback Chair to a...