Wednesday, June 3, 2009

This Is Not Ikea

My new and favorite site to visit is TINI also known as This Is Not Ikea. Besides having a clever name and a TON of neat vintage items, they also have a great blurb on how buying vintage is good for the environment. The founders of TINI say, "Buying vintage is the ultimate green way to shop. You don’t increase your carbon footprint through manufacturing. You are recycling, in the best sense of the word. That beautiful 50’s lamp doesn't end up in a landfill, (and you are way cooler than your friends.)"

So, you can own a unique piece of vintage furniture that will stand the test of time, help the environment and be cool. Sounds good to me! I'll start with that sleek clock and colorful picnic set please. Check out all the vintage goodness over at TINI - be sure to pack your lunch because you'll be there for awhile!

29 comments:

  1. Megan @ Pink O'ClockJune 3, 2009 at 10:51 AM

    ooh, these are great...xo

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  2. MouseJune 3, 2009 at 10:57 AM

    Gorgeous! Love the desk--and the fan.

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  3. Blair FriedemanJune 3, 2009 at 10:57 AM

    Oh wow! Very clever name--love that desk and those trays too.

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  4. RachelJune 3, 2009 at 11:13 AM

    I love all their things, but I have such a hard time browsing through the site. I guess I shouldn't complain - it's a bit like thrift store shopping online, and I love thrift store shopping in person!

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  5. SharonJune 3, 2009 at 11:25 AM

    ooooh, thx for the link! the lamps are gorgeous

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  6. AmandaJune 3, 2009 at 11:27 AM

    Hooray!

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  7. JuliaJune 3, 2009 at 11:43 AM

    How clever :) Thank you so much for sharing this with us. I'm in love with that desk!

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  8. Rosy RevolverJune 3, 2009 at 11:46 AM

    lovely stuff. I want the fan for the studio!

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  9. K.LineJune 3, 2009 at 11:56 AM

    Oooh, fantastic. I must check this out!

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  10. Wondering HelenJune 3, 2009 at 12:07 PM

    What a great name and purpose. I'm all about vintage home goods -- they've got personality, you know?

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  11. Deb OhJune 3, 2009 at 12:51 PM

    Love it! Thanks for sharing :)

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  12. MFAMBJune 3, 2009 at 1:05 PM

    awesome!! i just went and had a look-see.
    yes, several things caught my eye.

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  13. wrenJune 3, 2009 at 1:20 PM

    i am on my way to check it out. thanks for the great heads up as usual.

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  14. Diana June 3, 2009 at 1:21 PM

    it's like a museum!

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  15. suzanne cabreraJune 3, 2009 at 1:28 PM

    Thank you sooooo much for this link. I think I'm in love.

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  16. maryJune 3, 2009 at 1:32 PM

    I am SWOONING over the desk and chair. LOVE!!

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  17. UnknownJune 3, 2009 at 2:01 PM

    These items are wonderful and as a consummate re-purposer, I agree, buying used things instead of buying new IS a great way to be less wasteful. We throw so much away that's still perfectly functional... more for us re-purposers to find! :)

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  18. jessJune 3, 2009 at 2:55 PM

    Love the philosophy and these images are great. Thanks for sharing, I'm off to check it out.

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  19. JessicaJune 3, 2009 at 3:10 PM

    Very cool! :)

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  20. DenizJune 3, 2009 at 5:17 PM

    yep cool is the word!

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  21. Michelle {lovely little things}June 3, 2009 at 7:49 PM

    I love that clock!

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  22. AnonymousJune 3, 2009 at 11:08 PM

    Holy moly! They really do have great stuff! Thanks for posting this. I think I'm in love...

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  23. CassieJune 3, 2009 at 11:18 PM

    I wish there was a place like this near me! Great stuff at decent prices. But I don't live in LA. :(

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  24. *SNYdesignJune 4, 2009 at 3:34 AM

    What a great name, and such lovely photos of items I crave!

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  25. nelyaJune 4, 2009 at 8:43 AM

    Wowza! Thanks for pointing the way to this spot. I love every single piece. Great stuff, great philosophy!

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  26. Michelle Engel BencskoJune 4, 2009 at 1:41 PM

    Great stuff. Wish I had a This Is Not IKEA near me.

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  27. KatJune 4, 2009 at 2:41 PM

    Great name - and love those trays!

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  28. yasmineJune 10, 2009 at 3:44 PM

    i agree with their philosophy.

    besides, i do think that vintage things are made very well.

    i like that you have this link up on the side diana! i always love your vintage posts.

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  29. Laura @ the shorehouse.June 10, 2009 at 11:43 PM

    TINI...Ha!! I love it. And that motel sign...swoon. If only I had an extra $1750...

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