Cool customer hall of fame.

"What is that feeling when you're driving away from people and they recede on the plain till you see their specks dispersing? — it's the too-huge world vaulting us, and it's good-by. But we lean forward to the next crazy venture beneath the skies." -Jack Kerouac, On the Road

This adorable couple rented a U-Haul in Indiana and drove across the country picking out furniture for their new home in San Fransisco.  Judging from their Abode picks (a green record cabinet, a bookshelf, and a typewriter table) their home is going to be just as cool as they are.  So basically I'm saying...I want to be like them when I grow up. 

Not so mellow yellow

chrome and formica retro diner table. 

I know what you're thinking, you're in love right?  I just think the two of you should get to know each other a little better before you start making any proposals, okay?  So come on into Abode and give her a look in person.  You won't be disappointed.  (Just wait till you see her legs.)

SOLD!

Dear Dottie Angel,

Why must you be so stinkin cute?  You're making the rest of us look bad!

I am in awe of her Christmas tree from last year.  The epitome of home made!  Not to mention the fact that we are all about deer these days and look at her, she was a year ahead of the trend.

Love it. See more photos and more adorable Dottie-ness here.

Are all of your trees decorated?  If so, leave a comment with a link to your blog and share your pictures! 

If you've still got decorating to do and you like this look come on by the store for some vintage doilies, spools, trim, and ornaments!

We've got all the fixins children!

Ya'll may think I'm a Scrouge but I have got to say that I just don't like most Christmas music!  However, I was stoked when I found the "Maybe This Christmas" albums featuring some funky versions of Christmas tunes by some amazing artists.

My fav of the three albums is "Maybe This Christmas Tree"  featuring Death Cab for Cutie.  Have a listen here at the blog (it should be playing right this moment so turn up your speakers!) and stop by the store to hear more!

WARNING:  some of the songs on these albums have curse words so purchase with caution!

Hey guess what...

(so shop at Abode.)

Oh well hello there.

Now this is our kinda Christmas!  Found over at this rad girl's blog.

PS If you like this look you should think about heading over to Abode to check out all our fun, funky, and fluorescent Christmas bulbs.  Do it. We know you wanna.  

it takes a village

to buy only local, hand made or secondhand for Christmas this year.  the plan for mr abode's robe is more entertaining than i could have hoped with people far and wide volunteering fabrics (i guess the thought of my manly man prancing about in girly prints is too much to bear).  i can't wait to start cutting and sewing . . . 

I bought the most adorable curly knit scarf for one of my nieces at a craft show here at work - I'll post a pic for you to drool over - it is an extra bonus to know the knitter

abode gift guide: vintage kid

so if you're like merm and i and you've accepted the "shop local" challenge you may feel like running for the hills (and by hills we mean target) now that you've started your holiday shopping. 

well we're here to help.  over the next couple of weeks we're going to compile a few little lists of shopping ideas for even the most difficult person on your list featuring, you guessed it, items found at ABODE!

today we're focusing on little gifts that are perfect for the fun and funky kids in your life.  and guess what, they're all just $10 or less! 

1) vintage monkey toy $3  2) giant pez toys $8each  3) sunny suzie tin oven $10  4) vintage curious george tin $3  5) vintage carebear lunch box $8

and don't forget about our vintage candy, PERFECT for stocking stuffers! 

xo amanda lynn

LOL

mr abode is Indian, y'know and he says some pretty funny things and here is one of them - he mentioned that someone has a hobby of "fish flying" - actually, that sounds funner than fly fishing!

uNdEniAbLy aDorAbLe

Dressing a wee one this season?  Vintage baby clothing makes me swoon . . . and this is a fraction of what we have in store!  Makes me want to have a baby . . . almost . . .

you

we are thankful for you, all of the interesting conversations, diverse opinions, shared interests and love of the fun, funky functional.  have a wonderful Thanksgiving and eat til you weep!

LoCaL LiZaRd

day 2

the challenge:  buy only local, hand made or secondhand for Christmas this year

ever had that experience when you are fasting or prepping for a "procedure" (aka colonoscopy) and suddenly food is all around you?  TV, magazines, kid's breath?  Yeah, now I am inundated with ads to buy this online, wake up at the crack and stand in line, we make it E A S Y.

Biting my knuckle as I press on

dress your husband in organza and velvet

day 1

I threw down the gauntlet and issued the challenge to buy only local, hand made or secondhand for Christmas this year and immediately I started obsessing about what to get mr. abode for Christmas this year.  He likes "perfumes", ties and shirts from The Magic of . . . stores - nope, can't do that.  I think I'll make him a robe!  i have a basement full of fabric all of it perfect for little girls and quilts, I wonder how he'll look?  Good first challenge to put my money where my mouth is!

stay tuned

ShOp LoCaL cHalLeNGe

can I do it?  resist the urge to park my butt and shop online or run to the BIG BOX stores, can i resist the red bulls-eye, the blue light, the x-mart this year and have a local lizard shopping experience?

dottie angel  issued a challenge of the utmost kind - to buy only handcrafted or secondhand goods for the home and closet for 365 days!

WOW, I said, can I do it for one season, buy only local, hand made or secondhand for Christmas this year . . . I'm ready to try

are you?

made in the 801

thanks to etsy's luciusarts for our girl susan here!

what's not to love?  food, folks fun and fabulous treasures, oh and did I mention DISCOUNTS?  yeah, it's back - abode's famous drawing for discounts - all day SATURDAY

ThE WaIt Is OvEr

skinny legs and all

only $150

host a mid-century modern feast this year in Mad Men style!  With 3 leaves you can invite the whole gang and sit as far from creepy uncle wiggly as you want!

SOLD!

hello? what's going on at abode?

november 19 & 20

can you "stand" the suspense?

November 19 & 20 . . .

a little mystery