Opening Day

August 19, 2009 1 comment

The dream has become reality – Brick Monkey is open for a little monkey business!

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Tablesetting Tips for Fall

August 17, 2009 No comments yet

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Brick Monkey was asked to create a harvest style tablescape for the premiere issue of Nesting Newbies magazine which will be out in digital form in October 2009.  We can’t give all our secrets and tips away until the issue is published but rest assured we gave the table our own curious twist to a traditional holiday setting.

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Kirsten sets the table with a selection of one-of-a-kind vintage pieces, budget finds and beautifully organic wooden plates (available at Brick Monkey).

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Just a peek at the whimsical place setting…



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