Saturday, December 24, 2011

The 25 Days of Christmas Posts: Day Twenty-three - Day Twenty-five


Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays from us at Hide & Seek!

Here's a special treat for you, 18 minutes of Christmas done Mae West style:


Thursday, December 22, 2011

The 25 Days of Christmas Posts: Day Twenty-two is for Christmas Morning



Here we are with three days left of Christmas posts and just so much to do so i'll keep this short and sweet!

A good addition to Christmas breakfast is a pitcher of fresh squeezed orange juice. With citrus in season and Christmas in the air it might be the best OJ you have all year and people can serve themselves leaving you free to watch The Man Who Came To Dinner (yes, I'm still talking about that movie).

You can pick up the juice pitcher for $28 and glass juicer for $22 at our store Hide & Seek (click for map)Please feel free to call us at (818) 763-2060 or email us at hideandseekla@gmail.com if you have any questions.


Happy Shopping!

Wednesday, December 21, 2011

The 25 Days of Christmas Posts: Day Twenty-one Is Perfect For Anyone


It's coming down to the wire and for some of your gift giving has already started so if your running a little last minute and you still have a few people on your list that you just don't know what to get we've got just the thing, Framed Chalkboards! These guy are handsome and incredibly useful. They can be used in the kitchen to write down menus or shopping lists, they are great in the office for words of encouragement and to do lists and they are great for parents who want to display their kids ever changing artwork. It really is the gift for anyone and everyone and we think it's the thing to help you wrap up your Christmas list (pun a little intended).

You can purchase these from our store Hide & Seek (click for map) for $39 each. We have many different frames for you to choose from. Please feel free to call us at (818) 763-2060 or email us at hideandseekla@gmail.com if you have any questions.

Happy Shopping!

Tuesday, December 20, 2011

The 25 Days of Christmas Posts: Day Twenty Will Keep You Warm



If you're anything like my family the Christmas season means making hot chocolate and getting cozy in front of the TV watching your favorite Christmas classics. In my family everyone has their favorite so we end up watching them all: The Shop Around the Corner, Christmas in Connecticut, Holiday Inn, The Man Who Came to Dinner (the BEST!), White Christmas and more. More than presents, more than cookies, it's my favorite part of the holidays and it just can't be done without a nice thick wool blanket.

Keep your family warm and pick up one of our wool car blankets. They're a great size (not too bulky but perfect for two to snuggle under) and incredibly warm, plus they are only $40. Just come down and visit us at Hide & Seek (click for map) and pick out the perfect one for your family... 

...Then go watch The Man Who Came to Dinner, it's seriously the best Christmas movie ever. Bette Davis and Ann Sheridan both go against their usual type casting and just absolutely nail it. I cannot sing it's praises enough and it's playing this Friday on TCM so set your TIVOs, you won't be sorry!

Happy Shopping!

Monday, December 19, 2011

The 25 Days of Christmas Posts: Day Nineteen is about Nostalgia



Is there anything more classic than giving someone a Baseball mitt at Christmas? It's right out of a Norman Rockwell painting and with Baseball season around the corner it's very timely as well. Here at Hide & Seek we also have a bat to go with so you can start a pickup game to burn off some of those Christmas dinner calories and get a break from all the Xmas TV specials. 

Fuel the nostalgia by coming to see us at Hide & Seek (click for map) where you can find the items in the photo above. The 70s alloy bat can be purchased for $14* while the baseball gloves retail between $18-$30, we even have on for lefties! Please feel free to call us at (818) 763-2060 or email us at hideandseekla@gmail.com if you have any questions.


*The alloy bat has sold but we still have baseball gloves.

Happy Shopping!



Sunday, December 18, 2011

The 25 Days of Christmas Posts: Day Eighteen Is For Easier Wrapping


Now that you've finished all your Holiday shopping it's time to get wrapping and we have just the thing to help. Our Rooster rotating string holder comes with everything you see in the above photo, including the string! Just put this atop your desk for easy, no muss, no fuss wrapping.

This item is the first we've showcased that is not a vintage item but we think it's pretty great regardless. You can pick one up at our store Hide & Seek (click for map) for $34. Please feel free to call us at (818) 763-2060 or email us at hideandseekla@gmail.com if you have any questions.

Happy Shopping!

Saturday, December 17, 2011

The 25 Days of Christmas Posts: Day Seventeen Goes Woof!



Now I know everyone has a person in their lives who is "The Dog Person," someone who has found their perfect mate in a pup and gets endless joy out of scratching hound's ears and taking trips to the dog park. Celebrate your friends canine compassion with Hide & Seek. We have doggy portraits, puppy glasses and more for the pooch loving person in your life!

Everything in the photo and more can be found at Hide & Seek (click for map). The portrait is priced at $27, the glasses are $13 for two and the book is $25. Please feel free to call us at (818) 763-2060 or email us at hideandseekla@gmail.com if you have any questions.

Happy Shopping!

Friday, December 16, 2011

The 25 Days of Christmas Posts: Day Sixteen For Your Holiday Party



If you're sick of eggnog and not so sure about hot buttered rum but still looking for a holiday drink then we have just the thing for you!

A Tom & Jerry is a Christmas drink created in the 1850s at the Planters' House hotel in St. Louis. The creator was a man name Jerry Thomas, "The Father of American Mixology", named for his work spreading cocktail culture across the country. While similar to Eggnog, a Tom & Jerry uses milk instead of heavy cream and calls for Jamaican rum as well as Brandy. It was a very popular holiday drink until the 1960s but 50 years later we think it might be time to bring it back! Click here for a recipe from Serious Eats.

Our Tom & Jerry set comes with everything shown in the photo above. The punch bowl is 11" across and 5" tall while the cups stand a little over 3" tall. The set can be purchased for $48 at our store, Hide & Seek (click for map)Please feel free to call us at (818) 763-2060 or email us at hideandseekla@gmail.com if you have any questions.

Happy Shopping!

"This hot Tom and Jerry is an old-time drink that is once used by one and all in this country to celebrate Christmas with, and in fact it is once so popular that many people think Christmas is invented only to furnish and excuse for hot Tom and Jerry, although of course this is by no means true." - Dancing Dan's Christmas, 1931

Thursday, December 15, 2011

The 25 Days of Christmas Posts: Day Fifteen for the one Carving The Christmas Goose



Well here we are with ten days left, deep into the holiday season!

We are very busy here at Hide & Seek dotting all our Is and crossing all our Ts, making sure everything is ready for Christmas so today's post may be short on words but it's not short on style! For day fifteen we offer up a very unusual carving set made of antler horns and steel. Every time a guy walks into the store he goes straight for these so we gather this just might be the perfect thing for the BBQing, basting, meat loving guy in your life! 

The set features three pieces, a carving knife, a knife sharpener and a two pronged fork and can be bought for $49 at our store Hide & Seek (click for map).* Please feel free to call us at (818) 763-2060 or email us at hideandseekla@gmail.com if you have any questions.

Happy Shopping!

*This item has sold.


Wednesday, December 14, 2011

The 25 Days of Christmas Posts: Day Fourteen for the Traveling Fashionista


Train cases are in high demand and it's easy to see why they'd make a great gift!

Now we already know how much I love elegant and practical and this has both in spades. There is nothing better than a vintage suitcase to hide bulky out of season clothes or other odds and ends while also being a nice accent piece in any room. It also acts as a incredibly chic overnight bag and just the perfect thing to schlep larger items around town. It's bright fun color makes it perfect for the trend setter in your life! 

This train case has a red exterior and a blue interior that has been kept up and is in great condition. It stands 15.5" tall and is 16.5" across. It is selling for $45 at our store, Hide & Seek (click for map). * Please feel free to call us at (818) 763-2060 or email us at hideandseekla@gmail.com if you have any questions.


Happy Shopping!

*This item has sold. Come to our store to check out the rest of our luggage collection!

Tuesday, December 13, 2011

The 25 Days of Christmas Posts: Day Thirteen is for the Family


When the family comes together for the holiday it can be hard to get three or more generations interested in the same thing and we're not saying it'll be easy to get the tween in your life interested in a board game that isn't Twilight related but maybe Bingo is just the thing!

This Bingo set is from 1964 and has all it's pieces. It features a Bingo shaker box that ejects one number at a time, a bankers chart, a full pack of Bingo cards and plastic pieces to use as markers so you can use the cards again and again. You'll have to come up with the prizes yourself but a "Team Edward" shirt might be the perfect bribe to get everyone excited! 

This is also a great idea for an office party as it becomes a great way to hand out company gifts or secret Santa items in a fun and interactive way. It also makes a great drinking game if you're spending the holidays with friends! Plus, if you're like me, you know a family who collects old board games and would just love to have this one in their set. 

You can pick up the Bingo set for $24 at our shop* Hide & Seek (click for map). Please feel free to call us at (818) 763-2060 or email us at hideandseekla@gmail.com if you have any questions.

*This item has sold.

Happy Shopping!

Monday, December 12, 2011

The 25 Days of Christmas Posts: Day Twelve for the New Englander


Day Twelve is double trouble! Do you a friend who always gets a little homesick this time a year for some clam chowder and is still carrying a torch for the Red Soxs? Then we have just the thing for them! 

Today I bring you two original pen and ink drawings. The gold framed piece features Beacon Hill while the silver framed piece features a statue of Paul Revere. Both come with new frames and can be bought separately. We think it's just the right thing to make the New Englander in your life feel right at home this holiday season. 

If you click on the top photo you can see more detail, though we suggest coming to visit us at Hide & Seek (click for map) where you can purchase them for $38 each. Also please feel free to call us at (818) 763-2060 or email us at hideandseekla@gmail.com if you have any questions.

Happy Shopping!

Sunday, December 11, 2011

The 25 Days of Christmas Posts: Day Eleven is All About Presentation


If you've ever been to visit our store you know how much us at Hide & Seek love milkglass and there is no better time of year to pick up a nice milkglass piece. The shimmering white makes a great holiday statement and invokes images of snowy days. One of our most sought after milkglass pieces are cake plates so when we found this one we got really excited! The pierced lace pattern and detailed stand make this quite the show stopper. Fill it with glittery acorns, vintage Christmas bulbs, or whatever sugary dessert you're serving to help turn your home into a winter wonderland! You can even weave red ribbon through the lace pattern to add some neat Christmas color!

This milkglass cake plate also features the pierced lace pattern at the base which can not be seen in the photo above (it's covered in snow!). It can be bought at our store Hide & Seek (click for map) for $52* and is 7 inches tall and 10 inches across. Please feel free to call us at (818) 763-2060 or email us at hideandseekla@gmail.com with any questions you may have.

Happy Shopping!

*This item has sold. Come to the store to see our other milkglass cake plates!

Saturday, December 10, 2011

The 25 Days of Christmas Posts: Day Ten Is A Great Eco Friendly Way To Wrap Gifts



Here at Hide & Seek we like coming up with new ways to give gifts which is why we recently acquired a modest selection of biscuit tins! We think that they are just the perfect thing to fill with treats for friends and neighbors. Additionally you can fill them with small presents and slip them into Christmas stockings. Even by themselves they make quite a handsome gift!

We have them in all shapes, sizes, colors and prices. While most range from $10-$15 you can find some for under ten and if you're looking for that wow factor we have a beautiful 1910 Wormever tin from Holland that just has to be seen! Come pick them up at our store Hide & Seek (click for map) and please feel free to call us at (818) 763-2060 or email us at hideandseekla@gmail.com if you have any questions.

Happy Shopping!

Friday, December 9, 2011

The 25 Days of Christmas Posts: Day Nine Is For You



I can't believe I made it until day nine to mention one of my favorite items we have in the store! Finally the day is here to talk about our three tier cake plates.

 Each one is hand made with a group of three plates and two tea cups that have been drilled together to make them sturdy and ready for anything. In my house we use ours for all the produce we need at our finger tips when we are cooking but there are an incredible amount of uses for these. In keeping with the holiday spirit I suggest covering them with delicious sweets and goodies for guests at your annual party. Just don't pack it away with the rest of your Christmas stuff because you'll get use out of this baby all year around.

Now a gift like this is useful to just about everyone on your list but today is about you so pick one up for yourself and be the most envied person on the block. Then maybe next year, if they're nice, you'll get them one too!

To those who like the idea but aren't sure about the look of the pictured cake plate, fear not, we have four like it in the store*. They're are all different colors and sizes and we're always making more! The prices range from $28-$35 and they can be found at our store Hide & Seek (Click for map). If you have any questions please feel free to call us at (818) 763-2060 or email us at hideandseekla@gmail.com. 

Happy Shopping!

*The three tier cake plate in the photo has sold but we have others in the store.

Thursday, December 8, 2011

The 25 Days of Christmas Posts: Day Eight For The Man With A Game Room


Welcome to day eight of our 25 Days of Christmas posts!

Today for you we have a very smart looking antique dartboard. That's right, I said antique! This baby is over one hundred years old and still in working condition. It features a cork body on a metal base and is ready to hang. The side not shown in the picture above includes a regulation dartboard with the classic 20 radial sections. Pick it up for the straight shooter in your life and help them bring this classic bar game home. Family tournament anyone?

You can buy the above dart board at our store, Hide & Seek (Click for map) for $60. Please call us at (818) 763-2060 or email us at hideandseekla@gmail.com if you have any questions. 

Happy Shopping!

Wednesday, December 7, 2011

The 25 Days of Christmas Posts: Day Seven Deserves a Drink

And on the seventh day we rested....... with a nice stiff cocktail!



I could tell you how to make a peppermint martini or an eggnog martini but if you, or your guests, are anything like us here at Hide & Seek they'd appreciate a well made classic martini much more than indeterminable sugar sludge.

To this:


We say this:


And bring a different idea for your Holiday party: A Martini Bar! Now we know the "perfect martini" is as big a variable as the "perfect song" or the "best Beatle" which is why a martini bar is such a bright idea! You can set up small dishes with lemon and orange peel, olives, coriander seeds and any other garnishes you can think of! Now all you need is a bottle of Vermouth, one of Gin and another of Vodka. A small mixer like the one at our store (shown in top photo) is the perfect tool for each guest to make their individual cocktails, or one for them and a friend. Just put out a pitcher of the most basic martini you can make (we suggest 4 parts Beefeater gin to 1 part Noilly Prat dry vermouth)  for those who are a little shy to mix and they can go crazy with garnishes. It's a fun way to get your guests mingling and they will thank you for the break from the too sweet drinks they've been served at every other party.


Oh how they will thank you!

The martini kit in the first photo can be found at our store Hide & Seek (Click For Map). The shaker is $25, the martini glasses are two for $14 and the pitcher is $22. Please feel free to call us at (818)763-2060 or email us at hideandseekla@gmail.com for more information. 

Happy Drinking.. er... Shopping!


Tuesday, December 6, 2011

The 25 Days of Christmas Posts: Day Six For The Dorm Room Inhabitant



With their great color and fun hobnail design these glasses are great for anyone looking to start a collection. They are very sturdy but don't take themselves too seriously, just what the college bound kid in your life needs. There's one for them, one for their dorm mate and one for the cute frosh down the hall!

These hobnail tumblers are $21 for a set of three and can be found at Hide & Seek (Click For Map). Please call us at (818) 763-2060 or email us at hideandseekla@gmail.com if you have any questions.

Happy Shopping! 

Monday, December 5, 2011

The 25 Days of Christmas Posts: Day Five For the Hostess


By now I'm sure the holiday party invites are flooding your mail box, both literal and electronic, and now not only do you have to find an outfit, do your best to stick to that two drink limit you've put into effect after last year's work party debacle, and try not to eat too many Christmas cookies but you also have to find a hostess gift. Well we can't help you with the first three, but we have you covered for the last!

This beautiful Silverplate gravy bowl and Silverplate dish will be just what the hostess needs to complete her Christmas table setting and she'll thank you for crossing one thing off her list of stuff to do! Now you know you'll be invited back next year even if your two drink limit becomes a two drink minimum.

The Silverplate gravy bowl is priced at $24 and the Silverplate dish at $15. You can find them both at Hide & Seek (Click for Map).* Please feel free to call us at (818)763-2060 or email us at hideandseekla@gmail.com with any questions you may have.

Happy Shopping!

*These items have sold. Come by our store to see our other silver items.

Sunday, December 4, 2011

The 25 Days of Christmas Posts: Day Four For The Californian





We know that yellow isn't exactly the color that comes to mind when you think of the holidays but I think you'll agree that in sunny Los Angeles, it fits just fine. 

Today we are bringing you a double dose of yellow California charm. First off we have a handled pitcher by Padre Pottery, a Los Angeles company that made pottery from 1930-1952 and was similar to other pottery groups such as Gladding McBean, Bauer and Catalina that were all operating in California during that period. The second piece is a two handled ceramic vase by Bauer, a company that started in Kentucky but quickly relocated to Los Angeles where it is still produced today! Talk about buying local!

Both pieces have nice clean lines, great silhouettes and will look great filled with flowers or just left alone. We hope they will bring a little California to all your out of town friends and family or be a great addition to your favorite Angeleno's home!

Each item is priced at $30* and can be found at our store Hide And Seek (Click for Map) . Please feel free to call us at (818)763-2060 or email us at hideandseekla@gmail.com if you have any questions.

Happy Shopping!

*The handled pitcher has sold but the two handled ceramic vase is still available.




Saturday, December 3, 2011

The 25 Days of Christmas Posts: Day Three For the Baker, Nibbler or Spacecase



Have someone in your life who is always baking, can't stop nibbling or just can't remember where they put something? We've got just the thing for them!

This vintage cookie and candy jar features a heavy glass base with non sealing metal lid and a red painted wooden knob. They can place it in the kitchen, office or pantry for quick access to all their favorite goodies! It brings the charm and whimsy of a old fashion candy store to your favorite cottage style house. Conversely the silver and red lid makes it look at home in even the most modern kitchen.

You can fill it with treats and give it to your neighbor or friend for a gift that keeps on giving or fill it with candy for your dentist or doctor's office where it'll look great in their waiting room. It's also great for throwing keys or mail into until you can get around to organizing everything. Wherever this ends up you can know that you gave a gift that looks great being unwrapped, is incredibly functional and will last for many years to come.

The cookie and candy jar can be bought for $44 at Hide & Seek (Click for map). It stands 8" tall and is 8" across at it's widest point. Please feel free to call us at (818) 763-2060 or email us at hideandseekla@gmail.com for more information.

Happy Shopping!

Friday, December 2, 2011

For the Person Who's a Collector

How about a rare vintage Midlands Solid State Transistor Radio!
Using batteries or electricity, turn this baby on and listen to the static-y
sound that everyone once thought was all the rage and no one could do without.
A fun gift for someone who has a  little nostalgia or someone who's just discovering the technologies of the past.
You can find it at Hide and Seek for $55


Thursday, December 1, 2011

The 25 Days of Christmas Posts: Day One with a Bang, a Whimper and Ann-Margret




Like the first season of a promising television show we are upping the order from 12 days of Christmas to 25! Have we gone insane? Well, we'll find out (check back around day 23), but the people have demanded it and so the holidays will be coming early to Hide & Seek! 

Be sure to keep checking back for decoration tips, food and cocktail ideas and answers to the age old question, "What should I get her/him/them/myself/you/the dog for the holidays?", as well as pretty pictures of our more festive items. All that and you don't have to leave the couch!

Until tomorrow, Happy Shopping!


Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Item Of The Week: Antique Wine Basket

Hey there cats and kittens!
I want to apologize for our lack of updates. When the writer and photographer are two different people it can be hard to find the time for our poor neglected blog. We've made a New Years Resolution to give this website more of our attention starting with our 12 Days of Christmas Posts in mid December and more after the holiday rush. Until then we give you our item of the week (err few weeks)!




Are you drooling yet? I know I am.

This piece is everything I look for in a vintage piece, history, fine craftsmanship and function. Can you ask for anything more? 

Clocking in at over 100 years old this wine basket was what was originally used to ship wine in France. The interior is original French Ticking something barely in production these days and worth a fortune. This is an incredibly sturdy basket that has been reinforced and shows no signs of unraveling. There is some wine splotches on the ticking and dark spots on the outside of the basket (which can be seen in the photos above) but we think that just adds to it's charm.

Now that we know it's history and have gazed upon it's beauty and craftsmanship we can focus on the most fun part: Function! Luckily, it's a basket, so really there are as many uses as you can think of things to put in it. It is great for towels or sheets and would look very smart at the end of any bed. In the bathroom, it is a great way to hide toilet paper rolls and other bathroom items while still making them easy to get to. "Look here now," you may be saying, "I have quite enough storage already. What use is this basket to me?" Well first off, there is NO SUCH THING as enough storage, but if some how that is the case just place a nice piece of glass over the basket and you've got quite a handsome coffee table. How easy was that!

We are selling this basket for $400 at our store Hide & Seek (click for directions). Feel free to call us at 818-763-2060 with any questions or email us at hideandseekla@gmail.com. 

Happy Shopping!


Wednesday, November 16, 2011

It's A Winter Wonderland at Hide & Seek

It may be an LA winter outside but inside Hide & Seek it's a snowy winter wonderland! 
Check out our Holiday spirit!







Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Get The Look: Vintage Cottage in Better Homes And Gardens

As I was doing my daily sweep through some of my favorite interior design blogs and websites, my eyes blurry from never seeming to be able to get enough coffee, I came across this cottage in Georgia from Better Homes & Gardens and I just perked right up. It really shows how much you can do with just a few choice vintage pieces and how collecting and living vintage doesn't have to mean clutter. To check out the full article go here: Comfy Cottage with Vintage Style or scroll down for some of my favorite shots and some items we have at the store to help you get the look!














All items can be picked up at our store location:12047 Ventura Pl or put up on Etsy by request. Please contact at us hideandseekla@gmail.com for any questions or call us at (818)763-2060.

Saturday, September 17, 2011

Item Of The Week: Enjoying The Last Days of Summer With A Tortilla Box (& A Recipe!)




Now my boyfriend and I make quesadillas all year around as they are a great way to use up extra produce, meats and cheeses that are sailing toward their expiration date but when summer comes they stop being a quick snack and become the main course mostly thanks to the wonder that is sweet summer corn. Nothing says summer to us like crisp crunchy corn with melted queso, cojita and some spicy cilantro! Easy to whip up and served along with a bowl of pico de gallo they are great for surprise guests or lazy dinners spend in the garden. 

So when we got this hand painted, vibrant, fun, floral tortilla box we knew we just had to offer it up as our IOTW while summer was still in play! The tortilla box is a wonder of craftsmanship and I seriously can't think of a more beautiful way to display your tortillas at a party or just for your own use. If you're not as big a fan of mexican food as we are here at Hide & Seek it doubles nicely as a place to hide ugly remotes, keep papers or fill with whatever culinary item brings you joy!

The box is a little less than a foot across and about 4.5"s tall. It retails for $38 and can be picked up at our store location: 12047 Ventura Pl or put up on Etsy by request. Please contact at us hideandseekla@gmail.com for any questions or call us at (818)763-2060.
This item has been sold, but check out our store or etsy page for more pretty little things. 

Now since it would just be cruel not to tell you about our super (not so) secret fresh corn quesadilla you can find the recipe below!

Courtesy of (copy & pasted from) Food52.com and MyFareFoodie



SERVES 2
  1. Cut the corn from the cob using a sharp knife. This will be messy, so be ready for corn to fly in every direction. Sauté the corn with some butter in a pan over medium high heat until it has roasted a bit. Add a pinch of cayenne pepper or chili powder, splash of fresh lime juice, and some chopped cilantro. Stir and then pour into a bowl and set aside.
  2. Melt some more butter in the same pan. Fill half of a tortilla with the grated cheeses and the corn and then fold it over. Fry in the pan until golden brown on both sides. Garnish with cilantro, salsa, and sour cream and enjoy!