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Week of February, 19th 2012

“How is a raven like a writing desk?” A riddle that was created to have no answer. Mimi’s makes it easy by posing questions you CAN answer. Questions like: “Where in my home can I put this unique low back writing chair?” OR “What can I stash in that cute little drawer?” Let us know what you come up with!

Planning your next party?  Check out Mimi’s for all your entertaining needs!  We have a plethora of unique and affordable glassware for all occasions.  Marion of Sincredible Pastries came upon a scene like this in the store and imagined the possibilities…

Marion used cut glass liqueur glasses, sundae cups, and trinket dishes to create a lovely pastry vignette at a recent baby shower she hosted.  A pastel duvet cover and lace valances, also purchased at Mimi’s, were used as accents for this special display.  Marion said, “So happy to have found all of those treasures at Mimi’s! It really ‘made’ the display sparkle!”  Thanks, Marion!

Have you been inspired by things purchased at our store?  Send us pictures!  We’d love to see the possibilities.

Week of February 12th, 2012

Take a spin through Mimi’s and check out this side table with record album storage. If records aren’t your thing, you could easily store photo albums or magazines. Mix it up however you want. This mission style side table has high fidelity.

Mimi’s customer, Melissa Hundale became inspired to transform this buffet into a cat sanctuary! This once buffet server, now features a cat door on its side and vents in the back. In doing this, Melissa has solved the problem of an unsightly litter box while simultaneously adding a functional and handsome piece of furniture to her home.

Before

After

Check out this retro fan. The Ultra Twenty box fan by Lau looks like a t.v. set from the 60′s. Put this fan in any room and be cool without even turning it on!

Week of January 29th 2012

What do you get when you combine Time and Travel? In this case not time travel, because that is what happens when one combines plutonium and 1.21 gigawatts. This rare Gruen World Clock keeps time all over the world. The clock features a little red airplane as the second hand. To see a close up of the clock’s face, visit us on facebook.

Our latest project comes from one of our own, Christine Uliassi, the Assistant Manager here at Mimi’s. She has a tiny apartment so she is always on the lookout for small and functional pieces that are big on charm. This telephone chair/bench was the perfect project.

She upholstered the cushion using a Crate and Barrel tea towel that she had in her kitchen drawer! She then decorated the piece with a candle and a bowl that she just brought back from her recent trip to Istanbul. It all goes well with the bright green and yellow tile-like pattern on the cushion. Perfect! We have pieces that just need a little upholstery work or a paint job to be absolutely amazing! Stop by and find your own “before”. Email us the before and after pictures for 5 dollars store credit.

We love imagining all the different ways to use the antique finds our customers bring in. When this beautiful antique metal light fixture was brought in this morning, the Mimi’s girls and customers stopped to have a chat about its decorative potential. Some of our thoughts….

1) a beautiful centerpiece with candles

2) a wall mounted jewelry display (with some hooks added)

3) or…make it a functioning fixture again!

Oh, the possibilities….

We are thrilled that this amazing Wolf dress form just arrived! It is in wonderful condition and complete with metal rolling stand, skirt cage, and pedal foot. Cream floral fabric covers the bodice. Even if you don’t sew, it makes a lovely room decor piece or accessory display. If you love all things vintage and industrial, this would be perfect in your space.

Week of January 22nd, 2012

The lack of warm sunny weather can be a bummer. Chase away winter blahs with fresh flowers in an affordable vase from Mimi’s. Carnations are the birth flower of January and are coincidentally super inexpensive as well! Pairing the two will surely brighten up dismal the winter days. Cheer yourself up or commit a random act of flowers for someone who needs them.