For the past couple of weekends I’ve been meaning to make into Brooklyn to check out Film Biz Recycling, a 11,000 sq ft warehouse where movie props go to get a second life.
It’s a non for profit that takes props from plays, movies, TV shows, movies and commercials and makes sure that they get reused instead of going into a landfill.
All of items get sorted in this warehouse. Some of them get re-routed to charities and others are put out in the warehouse for sale. The warehouse is filled with home accessories like artwork:
Toss pillows from big box retailers:
Large section of bedding, window treatments and french linens:
Not only is there a variety of new items, but there is a big presence of vintage finds:
They also had a back row filled with categorized bins for easy picking:
Plus home improvement store supplies like a wall full of paint cans!
I had fun checking out the space. It looks like items move fast so I think it may have to become a weekly stop for me.
Of course I didn’t leave empty handed. I found a floral needlepoint in perfect condition in a stylish bamboo frame. It was the perfect colors for my living room gallery wall.
Best part of the store? They haggle so I was able to walk away with my artwork piece for only $20.
Did you venture out to a new shop in your neighborhood this weekend?
That looks like such a cool place to poke around in. I’ll definitely have to stop the next time we’re down in the city.
That is so fabulous!! Wish we had one in Phx. If we do, I don’t know about it yet!
This store looks so amazing! I wish I were in New York so I could check it out! I actually went to a giant antique store this weekend in Chicago that had amazing old maps and cameras for a steal. Gotta love second-hand!
You East Coast kids get all the cool stuff!
What a fun place!! Thanks for sharing it with those of us who live in the middle of no where! We can live vicariously through you!
Looks like the coolest place ever!! Love your needlepoint!
What a great idea. I love to hear about great recycling efforts. Might have to hop over at pay it a visit as I’m in NY all week.
I did actually talk my husband into stopping at the big thrift store in Dallas I’ve been dying to check out. Found a brass candlestick for $4….got home and found a hidden tag that read ’1860 – English, $125′
Excuse me?!?!?!
What a cool concept. I never thought about what happened to all of that stuff and how great that it gets re-used and as a non-profit. Very cool – thanks for sharing!
This place looks like so much fun! Love the cute artwork you picked up.
What a great idea! I’m just wondering what a box full of “creepy clowns” could be?
mk
I want to go! One of my favorite places is Midland Market in Indianapolis. It’s an old sash and window factory. I made a recent trip there. Check out my finds.