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Thursday 29 November 2012

Brixton East, SW9

You know that amazing vintage shop you've always hoped would appear just around the corner from your house? The one that sells original pieces carefully chosen and displayed beautifully? And (obviously) open just in time for Christmas pressie buying? 

Well funnily enough that very store has just opened its doors in Brixton! (apologies if this isn't your down-the-road location too, but these beauties don't come around very often!). The shop is called Brixton East and it offers a fabulous, fun, selection of second-hand homeware from eras mainly from the twentieth century.  


It has a sense of British nostalgia bringing fond memories back with images, logos and colours taking you back to cosy childhood memories or a perfect imagining of period home trends. Reusing fantastic designs from days gone by - and my...don't they look good...


Brixton East has opened this month at 100 Barrington Road, just a hop, skip and a jump away from the increasingly trendy Brixton Village. Its owner, the ever smiley and charming Andy Luckett, will be opening this treasure trove every Friday, Saturday and Sunday up until Christmas.


The fantastic shop space has been converted from a warehouse built in 1871 and lovingly restored by Andy. It is just by the railway tracks across the road from what used to be Brixton East railway station, hence the name (one for you fact fans!). It really is right in the centre of Brixton, so worth a peek just to see the canaverous space and impressive beams alone. 


Brixton East will only be the shop for limited times throughout the year so be warned to make sure to check it out soon! The space will also be used for galleries, plays, art shows and a whole exciting mixture of events throughout the year, so keep your eyes peeled...

But here's a quick further look into the shop...there's vintage upholstery (70s nude optional)...


The most marvellous mannikins and pinny collection...
Fabulous festive treats...

Unique lighting from talented Cornish designers...


Even finds for animal lovers...


Oh and don't forget to try one of Andy's Brixton buns...so it's treats all round in my dream vintage shop! 

2 comments:

  1. Looks so cool and it's not very far from where I live - I will have to make time to check it out! Thanks for the tip. Have a lovely evening xo

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  2. Aw thanks! Hope you had a chance to pop in!X

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