Spent much of last week searching for industrial vintage decor (a.k.a junk that can pass for art) like the gorgeous metal cabinet pictured above (although I don't think that counts as junk) from Get Back Inc., in Watertown, CT. I saw the company featured on a local TV show - I want to say 'Better Connecticut' - but I'm not so sure. Anyway, I googled them and fell in love! They have such beautiful pieces, I have to go check them out ASAP.
Here's a photo of their cool showroom from their website. I could live there!
In the meantime, I had the pleasure of visiting Urbanminers in Hamden, CT. A store with a lot of cool, inexpensive, used goods and junk: doors, cabinets, windows, 'empty' frames (or frames with an invisible mirror depending on your view) perfect for exposed brick walls; old, beaten up bath sinks that get my creative juices flowing with fun, silly and bizarre ideas (alternative seating, anyone?).
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My next stop? Stamford Wrecking. I've never been, but I've been told it has great junk ;)
I also got a chance to spend a couple of adventurous hours at CT's own Gouveia Vineyards in Wallingford. I didn't even know this place existed! The vineyard is quaint with abundant views of the area's fall foliage and you KNOW New England fall foliage is breathtaking! They don't allow you to bring any type of beverage from outside (yes, including water) but you can bring in food - and that's exactly what most people do. They bring in cheeses and breads and whatever else to accompany the wine. It's free to enter and you have a choice of either ordering tastings or by the glass, or by the bottle. We got a bottle of the Stone House Red (less than $20) which was not bad at all.
Here's a view from inside the vineyard - a photo I got from their website. They also have benches outside for warmer days.
Perfect date spot!
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