EST SPOTLIGHT: TINI - THIS IS NOT IKEA
One of my favorite things about being a Californian is the appreciation this state has for the re-use of great furniture. Vintage represents everything Californians love: upcycling, recycling and going green. Vintage shopping is the ultimate example of going green. And while you can find yourself with endless flea market options on the weekend, there is one place that does the hunting for you.
Today my little vintage dreams came true when I went to the one and only T.I.N.I. {This Is Not Ikea}. TINI is an amazing vintage store located in the heart of Los Angeles with one of a kind vintage finds from all eras. I’ve wanted to go there for some time and this weekend I made sure I made the time. And when I say it didn’t disappoint, I couldn’t be any more truthful. It was everything I had hoped it would be and more.
As I walked up the to store front, its vine covered entrance immediately had me excited. Two steps in the door and I was in love. I will warn you, when you first walk in, it can be a bit overwhelming. There is so much vintage amazingness to look at, your eyes will freak out! There is even a second floor and rooms that stretch back for days. The place is huge!
I found so many amazing treasures and the prices were not unreasonable. Check some of my favorite finds below.
Image by Jennie Warren for LA Weekly
Co-owners Alexis Hadjopulos and Tom Whitman began TINI as a vintage and retro online shop for those who shared in their passion of vintage finds. But when fabulous finds filled the home of Alexis, the two opened their retail space. Coming up on the fifth birthday of their Fairfax and 6th home, TINI’s finds are better than ever. If you can’t make it out to their space, you still take a look online. But trust me when I say, it’s better in person. One more thing, it gets better… if you’re in the market to really redo your space, they make house calls! Happy vintage hunting!
TINI (This is Not Ikea) is located at:
515 S Fairfax Ave,
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 938-9230
Contributed by estCA staff, Megan Araujo