Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009...3:37 pm
Brimfield: All Holidaidout
On a recent trip to Chicago, I ducked into Julie Fernstrom’s Brimfield. The astoundingly talented upholsterer was up to her old tricks, prepping her store for the holiday rush.
Julie made stockings with old flannel shirt sleeves.
Visual Merchandising Manager, Lisa Weier (L), alongside Julie (R) helps a customer with some last minute purchases.
“Did you see the ladder?” Julie asked. “Now that’s all plaidout.”
For the man who has everything, a blackwatch speed bag.
When I asked Julie what’s next, she said, “Well, with the tartans, I’ve pretty much got Scotland covered. Up next? America.” I, for one, cannot wait.
For now, there’s still time to plaid-clad your family, head to tartan’d toe. Before Santa beats you to it, dash over to Brimfield — or give them a call — today.
Brimfield
5219 N. Clark Street
Chicago, Illinois
312.593.6415
5 Comments
December 24th, 2009 at 8:11 am
LOL, I’ve never seen a plaid speed bag before.
December 25th, 2009 at 3:04 pm
Honestly, this looks like a plaid on plaid crap heap. I was expecting to see a couple Anna Lee doll elves vomiting in technocolor blackwatch.
December 26th, 2009 at 2:14 pm
This store look like so much fun- the plaid flannel stockings are really cute!
January 1st, 2010 at 9:04 pm
Photos don’t do justice to this place. This store is really large for the area and they have more displayed downstairs. In addition to the tasteful Lauren type items the owner has a great eye for the unusual.
January 5th, 2010 at 7:28 am
Nancy, agreed. Since opening the addition on the back, Brimfield has become Chicago’s Mecca for things to warm the hearth and heart. Seeing is believing.
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