http://brokelyn.com Food, restaurants, shopping and cheap fun on a budget in Brooklyn NYC Fri, 24 May 2013 22:09:03 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 http://brokelyn.com/scavenger-hunt-9-grooviest-furniture-finds-online-today/ http://brokelyn.com/scavenger-hunt-9-grooviest-furniture-finds-online-today/#comments Thu, 14 Jun 2012 18:27:05 +0000 Jessica Mederos http://brokelyn.com/?p=37169 Read More]]>
It’s almost summer in Broketown… time to get rid of those cardboard boxes you’ve been using as your coffee table/desk/dining set and get your hands on some of these awesome, one-of-a-kind furniture steals. (The film noirish file cabinet is No. 9): 1. Art Deco Chair ($95 Staten Island) It rocks! It twirls! It spins! What else can you ask for in a chair? _____________ 2. Modern White Vinyl Chairs ($50 each Queens) Vinyl lasts forever. These chairs also have great hardware and will look perfect in a modern styled apartment. _____________ 3. Wood Console Table ($55 Manhattan) Reclaimed wood furniture is having a moment. This would work great as a foyer table or a desk. _____________ 4. Magazine Rack ($25 Manhattan) Display your favorite magazine covers with this unique piece. This rack could cause you to potentially have the coolest latrine on the block. _____________ 5. Lime Green Hutch ($60 Brooklyn) Holy amazing color! I almost didn’t post this because I want it… Read More]]> http://brokelyn.com/scavenger-hunt-9-grooviest-furniture-finds-online-today/feed/ 0 http://brokelyn.com/furniture-finds-from-craigslist/ http://brokelyn.com/furniture-finds-from-craigslist/#comments Thu, 17 May 2012 15:49:37 +0000 Jessica Mederos http://brokelyn.com/?p=36690 Read More]]>
Hello Brokesters! Another week has come and gone and that means all new awesome finds on the interwebs handpicked for you by us. Remember, Craigslist sellers will often accept lower prices, so happy haggling. (Pro tip: don’t agree on a price until you’ve seen the merch.) ABOVE: Retro Table and Chairs  (Make an Offer–Brooklyn) This amazing fiberglass table and chairs is so unique I’m having trouble not buying it myself. Standing Wooden Wardrobe ($70 Brooklyn) I love this Wardrobe! Is there ever  enough space for all of our stuff! This piece does double duty by both looking awesome and being extremely functional. ____________________   Children’s Folding Chairs ($20 each- Brooklyn) These kids’ folding chairs would look awesome as plant holders indoor or out, you can leave them as is or paint them a bright contrasting shade like orange or aquamarine. ____________________ Leather Queen Sleeper Sofa with Nailhead accents ($399 Brooklyn) This is an amazing pull out queen sleeper couch. The nailhead grommets and… Read More]]> http://brokelyn.com/furniture-finds-from-craigslist/feed/ 3 http://brokelyn.com/furniture-scavenger-hunt/ http://brokelyn.com/furniture-scavenger-hunt/#comments Wed, 09 May 2012 11:00:11 +0000 Jessica Mederos http://brokelyn.com/?p=36498 Read More]]>
This is fun, but really you should get some furniture already. Photo via Flickr's Andrew Shoemaker. The stresses of school/work/lack of work make your home your solace. Start crafting that awesome apartment you always wanted one piece at a time. Craigslist offers some of the best vintage and designer quality furniture for budget-friendly prices. Yes, there’s always a bit of risk when getting anything second hand, but what’s the fun of just walking into Pier One and knowing exactly what you’re going to get? Here’s some great stuff available this week:   Ornate table  $60 (Brooklyn) This is an amazing piece for an entranceway or could even be used as a stylish desk. This table with a great vintage typewriter will have you writing like Salinger in no time! _______________________ Chrome Barstools $30 each (Queens) Chrome brings a great industrial look to an apartment, these stools are in great condition, you can use them for a high table or… Read More]]> http://brokelyn.com/furniture-scavenger-hunt/feed/ 2 http://brokelyn.com/for-nomads-a-chance-to-wander-to-egypt/ http://brokelyn.com/for-nomads-a-chance-to-wander-to-egypt/#comments Wed, 12 Jan 2011 14:08:26 +0000 Jessica Mederos http://www.brokelyn.com/?p=23396 Read More]]>
You don't need Michael Bay's film crew to win this Egyptian trip With another blizzard rearing its head this week, why not spend your snow day dreaming of riding camels in the hot desert sand? The Nomading Film Festival, to be held in Brooklyn this June, is looking for short submissions (15 minutes or less) of your authentic, non-fiction travel experiences. Ideal entries will show you exploring and engaging absolutely anywhere in the world, even in your own backyard. Submissions can be in any video format, from 3-D to iPhone. The first place winner will win an 8-day adventure in Egypt. Here’s the details:  The winner will be chosen by the audience during the festival, which takes place on June 18. The audience will vote along these five categories during the festival: 1) The trip I wish I was on. 2) The trip I’m glad I wasn’t on. 3) The nomad(s) I want to travel… Read More]]> http://brokelyn.com/for-nomads-a-chance-to-wander-to-egypt/feed/ 0