22 April 2006

CB2 - Finally!

Ahh, I think I can die happy now...I've finally visited CB2. Ever since working at Crate and Barrel and hearing about the new CB2, I knew I had to go, somehow. While in Chicago last summer for Neocon, I never had the chance, but that all changed this weekend, while checking out the opening of the new James Hotel (Chad's office, Deborah Berke and Partners, just finished it)(pics of that soon).

The store on W. North Ave was smaller than I thought, but chock full of great stuff. Here's a taste of what we bought.


Acacia wood trays...Chad loved them, I still dont know what we're doing with them. Right now they make a nice little stand for our salt and pepper canisters. The 3-part olive dish is my personal favorite. I always love serving olive assortments when people come over, so its perfect for that. I also discovered that it would look fabulous on a desk as a mini organizer of paper clips, rubber bands, any little nick-nacks you might have lying around. And finally, our new flatware set...sooo sleek and modern, and at a great price--20 piece set for $65!

I asked when a CB2 would be coming to the NY area, and it looks like it wont be for another 2-3 years, but LA seems to be getting one in the near future. The good news is that if you order any large items online, like any upholstered pieces, that you'll get them within a week and it would only be local shipping because the warehouse is in NY! Not too shabby.