You want eye candy today?? Well then I have a treat for you! I could go on and on and on about this next segment of Les Bois Tuesday.
Welcome to Brass Razoo (no site available) which is located right outside of Boise in Nampa Idaho. It is like stepping into vintage, retro, chic paradise. From the fabulous redone furniture pieces to the one of a kind vintage jewelry pieces. This shop has style and I want to move in!
Elise Vaughn opened up shop in 07.07 of 07.
Let me back up.
Elise is formerly from Australia who moved to the states, went to college in California, met man of her dreams and ended up in Idaho fulfilling a dream that she didn’t quite know she had until she started creating.
Let me back up further.
Elise has always had an eye for design and creativity. Her parents taught her “to make what she wanted” and “to be resourceful”. She made Teddy Bears and even her own clothes at a young age. Yep, she rocks.
Long story short, she started making her designs while being in full time Social Work. She quickly discovered that she loved creating and was not satisfied with just selling at Farmers Markets and Shows. She found a little store front in downtown Nampa and turned it into a cute little shop around the corner in 2007. After just a short bit she moved right next door and made that space a bigger cute shop around the corner. (They even knocked out a wall to add square footage.) And that is where we are now. She has since gone full time with this new career at Brass Razoo and from the sound of it is pretty dang happy.
So what exactly does she create and sell?
Brass Razoo carries overstock, returned, and damaged clothing from department stores and boutiques at huge markdowns. (I spied a Trina Turk dress that I might need.) They also carry vintage clothing and pieces that were created from scraps of leftover materials.
Megan, who was working the shop when I stopped by, told me that they have the best selection of skinny jeans right now.
Elise also creates GORGEOUS jewelry pieces from vintage and broken pieces. Every piece is one of a kind.
Prices for everything are incredibly reasonable!
Now please note, Elise designed and decorated the WHOLE STORE. She reupholstered, repainted furniture, sewed, glued, hammered…..everything. Most items in the shop are thrift, vintage and re-used.
Some of her favorite places to find goodies is Salvation Army on State St. in Boise, Savors, Craigs List, and Garage Sales. Also she likes 2nd Chance Building Materials Center and Store Fixtures of Idaho for vintage lighting.
I hope you enjoyed this tour as much as I did. If you still did not get enough of Elise’s eye for design don’t you worry. Word has it that her home is super duper delightful so SG is planning a tour there soon and very soon.
Make sure locals that you go take a visit to Brass Razoo on 2nd St. in South Nampa.
Thanks Elise!!
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oh my gosh i have never seen such a great decoration!!! love that style!
What a fantastic-looking space! And I love her ideas of hanging various necklaces. Great find!!
My mouth is hanging open..it's that jade dresser that is doing it to me, gotta have it! LOVES!
I'm riding a delicious sugar-high by just looking at these pictures–so many goodies!
Hurray! I'm so glad you featured Elise and The Brass Razoo! She is such a dear friend of mine. If you go in on a Saturday Elise will most likely be working…when you meet her you'll probably fall in love with her more than her store.
Some of my favorite pieces of jewelry and clothing are from The Brass Razoo! She's a brilliant artist. Thanks for highlighting her!
Okay, I've been to Nampa and this is not the Nampa I remember! Fabulous…I could spend a lot of time browsing through this store.
All the best to Elise!
Janell
uh…i wish i knew about that store when I was there. I would love to see u do something about that church turned cafe house I think its in meridian.
Elise is one of a kind. Her sweet spirit is the best part of her store but you will be swept away by her amazing creativity. If you haven't been to Nampa in a while, spend a little time checking out the independently owned businesses. They are all wonderful.
Love this shop!! Great tour!
I get to Nampa about once a month, for Costco and/or visiting family – now I have another destination!! Thanks so much.
oh my WORD! so cute!! I want to take a trip east to see this!! amazing!
Gaaahhh! Tufted velvet footstool…be still my heart. I love the store…looks great!
I don't know how I keep missing that store, I need to go!!
Oh, wow… so much to be inspired by here..! I can't wait to see her home!
-maria
My favorite part of this boutique are all of the display cases for her jewelry. Can she come decorate my house? Cant wait to see her home!
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The Brass Razoo is AMAZING
that is a fun store… my friends have bought some amazing stuff there.
i love your les bois tuesday posts! it's kind of sad that i was born and raised in boise and didn't even know about this lovely store! i went in to elise's place this past weekend… it's as lovely as your photos suggest
You must stop in- the atmosphere feels as good as it looks- Elise is a true gem! words cant describe what she has created- I still remember the day she was nailing down the wooden planks on the floor- simply amazing! Elise truly is visionary!
When I saw this post I suddenly really wanted to be you, love love love it all and think you are fabulous. Thanks for the inspiration.
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