the corky and fun side of Abbot Kinney

Zin.gara - f Italian: gypsy

Bo.he.mian - (Bohemien) 19th cent. French: gypsy

Ven.ice Beach - Ca lif.: American: Bohemian & Beat poet hangout

The above was taken from the Zingara website. Need I say more? I loved the color and the merchandising was cleaver and creative!

Great merchandising in the bathroom and kitchen! talk about using every bit of space for display! Yes, that is a bathtub. And the toilet was around the corner.

I took this for the ceiling! I want to paint the ceiling of my bedroom!

Clever cowboy rain boots.

I need the silver clogs on the left.

That wraps up my adventures on Abbot Kinney Blvd. It truly is a great place to shop. I am sure to be back and next time I am picking up those silver clogs!

great finds on Abbot Kinney Blvd. - Part 2

From across the street I saw this cute little house. The colors and the old mixed with modern drew me to this shop called Tumbleweed & Dandelion. This shop didn't have much print and pattern, but it really inspired me. I can really see old quilts fitting in with the decor....hmmm.....maybe there is some new fabric line inspiration in these photos....

As you walk through this little cottage like shop, you are drawn to the outside in what seems to be a little piece of heaven. I was ready to move in.

Tumbleweed & Dandelion What a clever name, don't you think?

great finds on Abbot Kinney Blvd. - Part 1

My last day in LA my friend Suzan, Sophia (a very patient 3 year old) and I hit Abbott Kinney in LA for some last minute inspiration. If you are in LA, you must shop this street! Fantastic shops filled with beautiful home furnishings!

I thought it was called Brown's hardware...I was wrong. It is called Bountiful and it caught my eye from 2 blocks away.

Gorgeous antiques spill out onto the sidewalk peaking ones curiosity as to what could be inside...

Pie plate anyone?

I took this for my friend over at Pink Light Designs. MB-you need this!

It took all my energy to not buy the lime green pie plate. I don't even bake pies.

I am a sucker for a room full of stuff! I need to go in and look at everything. I love finding all the little hidden gems. Funny since I hate clothing shopping in a store that is jam packed with clothes.

Lets play cars!

I have a love affair with old tins.

So, I was curious how customers take home one of these lovely pieces of furniture or accessories? Raul Castro does all the art installation. He moves all this stuff around to get you the piece you want. A true art! You think he is good at puzzles?

Check back tomorrow for more photos from Abbot Kinney!

trend shopping LA: part 2

Came across a great home furnishing store in Santa Monica called Weego Home. I am a true fan of the Florence Broadhurst wallpaper and prints.

We also stopped by Paper Source. You just gotta feel good when being surrounded by all this pattern. The store looked great! Here is a peek.

The front window had two collections that were fantastic.

trend shopping in LA: part 1

I hit Santa Monica for a little trend shopping today. Found some great finds!

Rooms & Gardens

Cute home store with some great print!

Love these tea light holders. Their colors make me happy!

This picture doesn't do these blue and green glasses justice. I just love the soft colors and the display!

This bed looks great with all John Rob Shaw bedding.

Jonathan Adler

I will always like Jonathan Adler. His patterns and mix of colors make me happy. And his packaging is fantastic!

Love the sea colors.