Joi B.
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After a day of searching through the antique shops along antique row and being all "woe is me for I cannot afford anything here" (I still can't stop thinking about that green desk for over 3K. Being that my car cost *half* of that, well, let's just say that's out of my budget), imagine my joy upon entering Good JuJu.
You see, I have an obsession with things from the past. You'll find a good amount of vintage in my closet and quite a few vintage pieces of furniture in my house and possibly one or two antiques (the *general* rule is that antique items are 100 + years). I would love to have more such items in my home, but I simply cannot decide what era is my favorite. You might find me drooling over a mid-century modern living room set, buuut I can't say that I could make that commitment because that's not going to go with my Victorian lamp or my art deco coffee table. It's really difficult to choose so I tend to just pick pieces pre-mid century, mix that in with some modern pieces and call it a style.
But I would love something a bit more pristine. Maybe some day when I rightfully claim my castle along Ward Parkway, I can have rooms that are pristine. Until then, I'll decorate our 100 year old rental in my typical style, even if it afflicted with a personality disorder.
Voi-la Good JuJu! Oh my *heavens*!! I was so excited to peruse each and every booth and their treasures, all in pristine to good to used and abused but still quite charming condition. Such as: those rubber animals that kids played with in the 40s, Christmas kitsch, glassware, vintage roller skates (avec key!), but furniture is where they who grace Good JuJu truly shine. Around every corner I was gasping for air and then when I found my dream enamel top table, I almost knew what it was like to reach a state of nirvanic bliss. Such tables cost upward of 300 dollars in New York. At Good Juju it was marked 120. A lovely 50s grey and pink kitchen table with chairs would be so lovely if only we had an eat-in kitchen. Now on to the dressers and Hoosier cabinets! The selection ranges from turn of the century to mid-century, all reasonably priced. My problem, of course, I could not choose! Luckily they are open again next Saturday.
We were good today. Despite me wanting to replace every item in our house with "new" stuff from here, we took measurements of two Hoosier cabinets, made mental notes for a buffet in the dining room, bookmarked the enamel table and purchased a metal fan and a saucy red/black fringe lamp with a vintage base for only 12 dollars.
Keep in mind Good JuJu has limited hours (they are open First Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and sometimes they'll add on another Saturday or two during the month. Call to check.