Brimfield, Chicago
After meeting Julie Fernstrom at the Chicago Antique Market earlier this summer, I couldn’t wait to visit her brick and mortar store, Brimfield, on my next trip to Chicago.
I can imagine hanging this in my bathroom, the bathroom of my bomb shelter.
A curated set of blue botbins. 
Stewart Tartan Upholstery. Vintage Scotch Tape. 
Vampire Weekend, gave us Yacht Rock. Brimfield brings Yacht Bone China. 
Talk about all plaidout. If you find yourself in Chicago’s Andersonville neighborhood, stop by Brimfield, say “hi” to Julie for me, and get inspired.
Brimfield
5219 N Clark St
Chicago, IL
(773) 271-3501
*For more of my visit to Brimfield, visit Flickr.
**While you’re in the neighborhood, try America’s best pizza, Great Lake.
Oct 17, 2009 @ 11:37:05
There was just a feature on vintage shops in Andersonville in last week’s issue of Time Out Chicago. The story included some similar photos of the plaid gear (including that thermos which instantly reminds me of my grandfather) and I couldn’t help but think of you. Glad you were able to check it out while in town. Need to make my way up there!
Oct 17, 2009 @ 14:41:14
Beautiful blue botbins.
Oct 18, 2009 @ 15:11:28
i just read about this store and initially thought it may have been named after the flea market in brimfield, mass….but apparently its the name of their favorite tartan!
looks like a cool store.
Oct 18, 2009 @ 21:36:51
Karen, actually, it’s both.
Oct 20, 2009 @ 16:08:13
Ooh! I like stores like this that pre-curate the offerings so you don’t have to dig through Cabbage Patch Kids drinking glasses and other cheaper, less heritage-d gems.
Color me lazy, but my eyes and brain just get exhausted otherwise.
Nov 02, 2009 @ 23:32:08
Skip pizza at Great Lake and drop into the Hop Leaf instead. Shorter wait, guaranteed food, outstanding jazz.
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Nov 10, 2009 @ 17:24:46
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Mar 24, 2010 @ 23:30:57
This store is UNREAL. I happened upon it with some friends and our jaws dropped when we saw the window displays. I could spend hours in this store, and I’m sure they get new stuff all the time.