Janakos & Company

Yesterday we stopped in at one of our favorite Peninsula shops, Janakos & Company. The Burlingame store first drew our attention when two readers wrote to us, giving Craig and his amazing selection rave reviews. What we love about the place is that there's something interesting everywhere you turn. We could easily furnish our home with just Janakos finds.

Craig Janakos is a friendly, personable guy who's been in business in Burlingame for over 20 years. He specializes in Vintage Modern, Arts and Crafts, and Spanish Revival. We spotted Saarinen, Plycraft, and Alvar Aalto chairs, Laurel mushroom lamps, California landscapes, vintage metal toy trucks, and much more. Prices are less than in many places in the City, and make the store well worth the 20-minute drive south.

Open seven days a week (12-4 Sunday and Monday, 11-6 Tuesday through Saturday).

Be sure to check out the store's website -- it's updated weekly.

(Edited from this post originally published 05.09.07)