In an effort to milk as much blog content as possible share as much as possible with you about our most recent trip to Brimfield, we are bringing back one of our favorite games, Awesome or Terrible.
As our recurring readers will remember, this whole game is founded on one of the fundamental truths of craigslist, flea markets, interior, design, and life: that the line between truly extraordinary and truly horrible is a fine one. Things that are too safe are just boring, and things that are cool and interesting, if pushed just a little farther, can be terrifying and strange.
Staying on the right side of this line is where friends and family comes in, and we spent a lot of time as we were walking around Brimfield asking each other, “is too weird? Is it great or is it awful?” Of course, we took pictures for all of you to join in, as well!
First up, in one of the first tents we came across this gigantic industrial light. To give you a sense of scale, we’ll point out that it is surrounded by normal sized furniture.
Whatever it is, it is definitely a statement piece. But does the pretty blue and industrial vibe make it cool, or is it a horrible monstrosity that would ruin any room that you put it in? (We were divided on this one.)
On a more reasonable scale, how about this foot rest that we spotted amidst a pile of junk?
While the color is so last-year, it could work with some decor or could be reupholstered in any fabric. Is the shape funky and retro in a good way, or hopelessly weird and/or grandma? Is this the kind of gem that Emily Henderson would be able to spot? (We were also divided on this one, but the other way.)
OK, so what about this chandelier? We came across it partway through the day, and examined it alongside a nice couple who were thinking about buying it. (For some reason they seemed a bit insulted when we told them that we were going to post about how it could either be great or terrible on our blog.)
It is in good condition, but is it too stark and strange? Does it make you think of a futuristic streetlight on a planet designed by MCM robots? Or is it super cool and mod?
Speaking of chandeliers, we came across this interesting orb-shaped piece — it’s made out of some sort of fiber, and of course is Sage’s favorite color.
Is it just us, or could this look really cool over a dining room table?
And lastly, we came across this large metal piece that could be used in an entryway (sorry for the photo, but it was tough to photograph because it’s made of wire and was against a busy backdrop!).
It’s seen better days, but with some paint would it be pretty cool?
Thank you for voting and “shopping” along with us! And if you come across stuff that you are having trouble deciding on or that you think we’d get a kick out of, send it our way and we might be able to share it next time we play this game!
I love this game! But I must have woke up in a bad mood (the cats kept waking me up all night) because I thought everything was horrible. Well, I kind of liked the green “orb,” although I’m not so into orbs since the president visited Saudi Arabia.
Glad you like the game Bonnie! We love getting the photos for it 🙂 It’s so funny what people end up loving or hating!
I’m not seeing a place to vote for or against the retro peach ottoman, nor the metal thing for an entryway. My browser is set to block a lot…maybe it’s there and I just don’t see it? Thank you for checking it out.
You can delete my submitted comment if it’s not pertinent . After a reload the ottoman vote is there (but not the metal entryway). I think it’s my browser, sorry!
Glad it worked! If anyone else is having that problem, too, let us know – if it’s happening to others we’ll see if there is something to fix!
I love this game as well Bonnie and was in agreement with the majority except for the chandeliers .
What, no giant dentist light?!
I really find the chandelier too boring to be a find or just junk, and the same goes for the foot rest, but the first lamp is just horrid, and the turquoise globe light is super. I can’t see the wire thing well enough to have an opinion.
Wow, we thought everyone would love the chandelier!
Ah, the only one that I couldn’t imagine doing something with is the four globe chandelier. It’s kind of boring and ugly. The super tall floor lamp? It looks like someone modified a piece of dentist office equipment and I can TOTALLY see using it in my workroom! The fiber globe light? Back porch. The entryway piece? Enteryway, back entry, master closet. The footstool? Recover it or turn it into a side table. I could work with everything but that four globe light!
Oh, a side table is a great idea for that footstool!
I too like the green chandelier-funky and fun. The blue industrial lamp reminds me of the lamp in a dental office-need I say more. The foot stool could be truly awesome once it has been reupholstered.
Thanks for playing Pam!
I thought the large pumpkin of a footstool had great potential…velvet is so in…maybe a dark blue n then change color on base…need to think on that…that was my fav! Fun as always..love your scaleline of taste…cracked me up n oh so true:)
It would look great in dark blue – I love that idea!
Sorry I’m a bit late on the discussion haha! But that couple should have bought that chandelier! It’s like a nice mix between 70’s funk and contemporary design. Get a few light bulbs in different colours and you really have a party!
I am pretty sure they did Daniel! It would definitely look like a party with light bulbs of various colors 🙂