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!