An Orange Moon: October 2011

312.450.9821 or 773.664.3704

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Monday, October 24, 2011

AOM'S NEW SHOWROOM @ 2418 W. NORTH AVE OPEN EARLY NOVEMBER

"I got the moves like Jagger" LOVE THAT SONG!

Mr. AOM holding a 24 X 12 piece of matte/mission green tile for the new dance floor. We chose that tile because you can twirl & spin without slippage.

This is really just a friendly reminder that AOM has a NEW showroom at 2418 W. NORTH AVE, & the showroom on 59th street is now CLOSED. Look for us to open early November at the NEW location. For up to the minute news please visit this blog regularly.

Read my "I Met Andy Warhol" short on the blog. YES, it's a true story.

We open the new location in early November, which translates to--how long will it take for the hardwood floors to dry from three coats of polyurenthane?

3 days or an entire week?

The stage is going up today & should be complete by Tuesday. A stage? Yes we look forward to offering different venues such as:

An Orange Moon After Dark

Live Jazz Jam Sessions & Spoken Word gatherings. Dig it!

AOM By Design

Collaborating with Vintage shops in the Wicker Park/Bucktown community

Art shows & classes, Upholstery classes from Chicagolands very best!

Lectures on art, architecture, music, & furniture in film through the decades!

Yes I'm a HUGE film buff!

Please sign up at newsletter@anorangemoon.com for dates.

Orange Moon Underground

Newlyweds, Bachelors, Chicago transplants! An Orange Moon Underground offers you the opportunity to source with us! We offer around town shopping excursions for groups of 10. Enjoy the privilege of being squired around Chicago in air conditioned luxury complete with complimentary adult beverages. Shop the best vintage furniture, fabric shops & secret Interior Design Salons Chicago has to offer! Meet craftsmen, select fabrics, choose lighting or purchase furnishings on the spot! At Midday, let's stop for an exquisite lunch on Chicago's Mag Mile or delectable little untapped city eatery. I promise to take you to locations you never knew existed! Once you return home, you'll find your newly purchased treasures awaiting your arrival. Need help arranging your new finds? We're here to assist you. Don't want a crowd? Private sourcing welcomed! Lets hit it!! Sign up at info@anorangemoon.com for tours.

HARD OPENING PARTY NOVEMBER 18TH!

MUSICAL GUEST, "THE DEVIL DOGS."

Mistress of Ceremonies

Lynne McDaniel

After Party @ West on North.

Thanks for everything & STAY TUNED...

LOVE,

"L"

An Orange Moon

2418 W. NORTH AVE

Chicago,IL 60647

Monday-Closed

Tuesday 12-6p

Wednesday 12-6p

Thursday 12p-7p

Friday 12p-7p

Saturday 11a-7p

Sunday 12p-5p

312.450.9821 or 773.664.3704

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Wednesday, October 19, 2011

I MET ANDY WARHOL Chapter I

"In the future, everybody will be world famous for 15 minutes."

Met him in the subway at Chicago Ave. & State. It was 6:30am on a Saturday morning. The train was pulling into the station as I stood and pulled my duffle bag tight. I was sipping a cup of coffee, trying to get myself together for an early morning ballet class. I peered over my cup at the uncomfortable site amongst the subway tile. I knew it was him immediately. There he stood dressed in his typical attire--a Brooks Brothers crumpled trench coat, biscuit-toed Italian leather flats & a platinum, short "Goldie Hawn" styled wig. He sported his signature scowl he developed in his later years.

He walked slowly to the train doors with his hands jammed hard in his pockets. As the train stopped, we were eye to eye as the doors opened. I moved my duffle bag to the side and tried to step off the train onto the platform, but he wouldn't move. It was almost as if he was searching for his prey of the day, and I was it! I hit him hard in the abdomen and he let out a small gasp. Those of you that know me well, know that I'm not civil until I've had my first cup of Joe. I'm better now, but then, not so much. Not to worry, Andy quickly regained his composure and stepped to the side. No longer did I need coffee, my adrenaline had kicked in. I exited the train and watched the other girls from my ballet class race up the stairs.

An Orange Moon

2418 W. NORTH AVE Chicago,IL 60647

Monday-Closed

Tuesday 11a-6p

Wednesday 11a-6p

Thursday 12p-7p

Friday 12p-7p

Saturday 11a-7p

Sunday 12p-5p

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312.450.9821 or 773.664.3704

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AOM'S MILLION DOLLAR CONTRACTOR

Y'all know we are now CLOSED AT 2436 W. 59TH, & will reopen on

November 1st, at 2418 W NORTH AVE, Chicago, IL 60647.

Who's heading up the build-out? We were lucky to land

Steve Drapala (on right) of Drapala Developments, Inc.,

the most sought after contracting & inspection service in Chicagoland!

Take it from me--I DON'T PLAY WHEN IT COMES TO AOM!

Over the years we've grown simply by listening to your wants & desires. We pride ourselves on delivering the meanest, cleanest, greenest vintage furniture Chicagoland has to offer, along with STELLAR customer service!

Steve Drapala has the same vision.

Contact him at:

773.817.0458

stevedrapala@yahoo.com

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Tuesday, October 11, 2011

Pair of Red "BRNO" Chrome Chairs

I'm really digging this AUTHENTIC pair of "True Blood Red" Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll. These are the "Flat Bar" chrome chairs. An elegant alternative to wooden side chairs.

Dimensions:
22 3/4" W x 22 1/2" D x 31 1/2"H with seat height of 17 1/2"

Condition: Mint.
Provenance: Knoll tags

Have several available in many colors. Blue, Charcoal Grey, Red, Green, Ivory, Sky Blue...

Priced at $500 each

An Orange Moon
2436 W. 59th Chicago,IL 60629
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http://anorangemoon.bigcartel.com
info@anorangemoon.com
312.450.9821 or 773.664.3704
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Sunday, October 9, 2011

View from our bedroom window...

Design Professionals-

Ever feel overwhelmed? Today I woke up feeling "UBER FOCUSED!"

When I was in undergrad at DePaul, I took a class called "Quantum Creativity in the Workplace." Dr. Pamela Meyer taught the class. It was many wonderful things, but mainly I processed NEVER to forget about life's beautiful moments. Remember as a small child the excitement of getting a new refrigerator? Not because of the actual item, but because of the fun we could have with that box!! A Rocket Ship! A Playhouse!!

I took that feeling with me early this morning as I jogged around my neighborhood. I listened to the "caw" of the Black birds, the squirrels scratching the tree barks as they try to escape my approach--the distant chime of the church bells from St. Rita's...

Today remember to take a moment for yourself.

An Orange Moon

2436 W. 59th Chicago,IL 60629

11a-3p Friday 11a-5p Saturday 11a-5p Sunday

312.450.9821 or 773.664.3704

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Wednesday, October 5, 2011

NEW SHOWROOM DEMO

I'm the Project Manager for our new North side location! O-M-GEE!!

Look out! Watch it! Slow down! Turn left! Stop!

HAHAAHAAHAHAHAHAHHAHA! I LOVE ME.

BEFORE

AFTER

2418 W. North Ave.

Watch for the MAGNIFICENT OPENING NOVEMBER 1ST!

An Orange Moon

2436 W. 59th

Chicago, IL 60629

11a-3p Friday

11a-5p Saturday

11a-5p Sunday