THE GARDEN GALLERY

Morro Bay is a beautiful spot on the coast of

California west of San Luis Obispo.  In

this seaside hamlet THE GARDEN GALLERY

is a tasteful retail stand-out.

Owned and operated by husband and

wife team, Dick and Barbara,

they offer a perfect blend of indoor

and outdoor living products which capture

the essence of California living.

Most of the plants are grown on the property

and hand selected by Dick, a perfectionist

with an eye for detail.  The result is an experience

that can sometime feel like visiting a

fine arts exhibition.

If you like succulents and cacti you have come

to the right place.

Each original display of merchandise is

meticulously executed by Barbara.

This has been a favorite place to visit

and shop for over 30 years and

will remain so for many more.

The Garden Gallery

680 E. Embarcadero

Morro Bay, Ca. 93442

805 772 4044

BLACKBAND DESIGNS

Coastal Bohemian is how Greg and Wendy of

BLACKBAND DESIGN like to describe the

design approach in their showroom in Irvine, Ca.

A clean effortless blend of a neutral

palette with eclectic, sophisticated accents

reflect the easy elegance of a coastal life.

They have a treasure trove of hidden gems

in the showroom to select from.

Here is where they meet with clients

and create the custom furnishings

they have become known for.

They can be followed on FACEBOOK

and they also do a great BLOG,

with worthwhile design ideas.

Blackband Design

17971 Sky Park Circle

Irvine, Ca. 92614

949 872 2234

CONTESSA S BOUTIQUE

 I am truly lucky to be a sales rep in Southern

California.  Driving up the coast to
San Luis Obispo I sometime forget
 that this is work.  This last

trip I decided to stop and enjoy a little of
the view before heading to my first appointment.

CONTESSA S BOUTIQUE  has a great
vibe created by Kim Stanier who has
been a popular retailer in San Luis Obispo
 for a longtime. 

She has a great sense of style that you

see in the rustic elegance she displays in the store.
I have combined pictures from two visits
to the store so you see a variety of display.
This wonderful twig bed is the first
thing you see when you walk into the store.

PINE CONE HILL and POM POM AT HOME
are her bedding of choice.

I love this space with the high

ceilings and brick walls give way

to great visual displays.  This works well

with the vintage pieces mixed with the new. 

The neutrals used in the furniture are

contrasted with the bright colors of

the DASH AND ALBERT rugs.

A nice assortment of soaps, lotions and candles

to choose from and I love the baskets

for making up gift sets.

This store is split between home decor

and fashion.  Kim mixes the two very well.

I usually find something I can't resist,

one of my trips I bought the cute long

sweater second on the left.

There is also a teen/children's area.

and we can't forget baby.

On your next trip up the coast of

Southern California be sure to

drop in and see this charming store and

say hi to Kim who always has a lovely smile.

Contessa S Boutique

715 S. Higuera Street

San Luis Obispo, Ca.

805 541 3600