This is an antique store in Agora Hills that is brimming with eye candy. I love to daydream in here.
I'm going to Colorado for the holidays so I won't be posting anything thru the holidays and New Years. Hope you find joy as the close of the year nears.
While this bungalow may not have the Spanish charm we love, we put an offer on it today. It has only been on the market for 3 days and already there is an offer pending. We went ahead and decided to put our chip in the pot to see if we could be a backup offer. This neighborhood is wonderful. There are mature trees lining the street. It's very near Paramount Studios. We haven't seen inside, but these days that's just a detail if the price is right and the location is good. We'll see how this goes.
I can't help but be drawn to the architectural features of these. And look how the mirrors are layered on the wall. I stumbled upon this nursery, Rolling Greens Nursery in Culver City. It's magical with lots of different areas to get lost in. They are opening up a second place just a stones throw from our place. I may have to apply for a part-time position.
This is a sweet hillside bungalow, that investors currently own. We found out about it and have been tracking it for about 6 months. Finally we were able to see inside. 
Quaint interior. Very small. 1 Bedroom, 1 bath. 840 sq. ft. Vaulted ceiling with beams. Sliding doors to porch that overlooks the city. When we went to the backyard, we noticed the structural crack. Can you say "Run!"?
Take a peek inside the house starting in the makeshift basement and walking up the steps. We felt it had such charm, but the foundation issue is very intimidating. We'll pass on this one.
I want to relax on this cast iron bench and take in the view of my own garden. Someday this will be happening. There is another bungalow on the horizon that we have our eyes on. It's been in escrow twice and both times have obviously fallen through. It's listed as a major fixer or teardown. Not exactly the turnkey one might hope. I'll post some pictures of this sad beauty soon.
We went to Venice this weekend and stopped at a wonderful store that suits me to a tea. Tumbleweed and Dandelion. Ah, to have home that needed some amazing windows. Does it get better than these?
Nothing is more beautiful than simplicity with a splash of color.
Just got finished planting some new flowers in our pots. What a great way to celebrate the fourth with our own splash of color. Have a fun, safe weekend.
I love this man trying to hold the door closed. Modesty. My new fascination is the small balls on pipe cleaners. I've been seeing them at estate sales in various colors. I'll share with you some of my many finds later.
The magnificent murano style mirror was a steal. I was shopping with my mom and she saw one on display and wanted it, so the clerk went back to get the last one in stock. Sadly, the mirror part of it was shattered. The clerk gave my mom a discount off the floor (wall) model and I asked what were they going to do with that broken piece? Her response, "Toss it." I gasped silently and quickly responded, if I give you $25, can I have it? Needless to say, my mom and I left the store very happy with our purchases. I had a new mirror cut and there it hangs in our bathroom. What a find! And the color perfectly matches our bathroom 1940's tile.
I found this at an estate sale and thought it'd be perfect for the office. I'm trying to move to a french country look. I think the blue paint job has to go. Thinking about a cream color, something simple. Any thoughts?
The hydrangea in the garden have made their appearance and these are the first cuttings to grace the house. There's something so peaceful about white and pink. Do you have favorite flowers that are growing now?
I am so excited that my orchids are reblooming. I call them my orchid farm. So beautiful. The view makes handwashing dishes not so bad.
These crocks were in an antique store. There's something about them that draws me to them. Maybe it's because I have three of my grandparents' crocks when they were living on a farm. I'm sure they'd never understand why anyone would have something that was so practical, turn into a decoration.
Also spotted these. Cake plates, compotes and glassware oh my! I didn't buy anything on this trip. Tucking those pennies away for that bungalow. 
Can you believe I found these on the street? Someone had them laying curbside to be tossed and I couldn't resist taking them home. There are a couple of missing panes, but so much charm! Don't know where they'll end up. Perhaps in a homemade outdoor garden room someday? Which reminds me, our hunt continues for our bungalow. We have our eye on one that's 840 sq. ft. It needs work, it's too small, there's no washer/dryer but other than that:) it's magical outside. I'll get a picture of the outside view and you can see what you think.
I LOVE this table.... it would never fit in the small house we're eyeing but the thought of all my friends and family gathered around sharing good laughs and turkey sandwiches (I'm no cook) fills me with joy. And isn't that the whole point. Gather the people and things around you that bring you joy.
I love all the white. So calm, so pretty.
I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this mirror. Would it be horrible if I painted it white?
I was in Santa Monica heading to my favorite store and was greeted by these signs. While I had heard that Rachel Ashwell's Shabby Chic was closing stores, I never imagined this one to be part of it. I have since learned that all her stores are going to be closed. For so many years, I would go into this store and soak up the beauty, buying an occasional thing or two. I loved everything about that world. I bought Rachel's books, studied the look and tried to replicate it in my own way. 
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Here is a peek of the house. The space is very small. We went up there the other night to see what things were like. There's something very sweet about this spot. The house will be sold in June, like it or not.... Could it be our new home?
