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THE GREAT INDOORS: A flair for rockabilly kitsch
When you walk into Erin and Greg Bury's Fishtown home, there's no denying where their interests lie. The couple is a member of the swing and rockabilly band Delco Nightingale - a passion that has flowed seamlessly into their design aesthetic.
THE GREAT INDOORS: A flair for rockabilly kitsch
Reporter Meg Augustin takes you inside some of Philly's most fab dwellings to showcase our city's unique grasp on design and architecture.
When you walk into Erin and Greg Bury’s (pictured right) Fishtown home, there's no denying where their interests lie. The couple is a member of the swing and rockabilly band Delco Nightingale — a passion that has flowed 
seamlessly into their design aesthetic. Erin, a flame-haired doll in '50s couture can just as easily kick back a few beers during one of their shows — a personality trait that's obvious in her choice of décor. “I’m not that picky, “ Erin comments, “Target, ReStore, vintage finds — as long as I like it and it works with our style — its fine by me.” Each room is filled with memorabilia from bygone eras collected at flea markets or gifted from friends and family members.
Longtime fans of mid-century pieces, Erin and Greg have held on to the things that remind them of the age of swing and saddle oxfords. Erin’s father, a reporter, traveled quite frequently during her childhood, bringing back many of the knick-knacks and toys that fill her home today. Several glasses and an odd apple-bank toy from New York were passed down and now fit into the cheery kitchen. The Burys also have an ever-growing collection of mid-century furniture they've each collected along the way. Erin keeps an eye out for boldly printed vintage fabric for curtains and the two frequent ReStore and similar thrift shops to see what fun, kitschy items they can add to their walls.
Found, given, made or bought, every piece in the Bury abode tells a story. The home feels lived-in and welcoming, casual and fun — making it an ideal spot for kicking back or throwing a shindig for friends . “I love having people over,” Erin says. “I want people to feel comfortable here.”
If you'd like to see your home featured in an upcoming The Great Indoors post, email Meg at megan.augustin@citypaper.net.
Photos: Neal Santos
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