A REPS WEEK

I thought I would share a week I had recently

that took me to a wide variety of stores

in my Southern California territory.

First stop is CITY LIFE HOME in Brea.

This is a furniture and accessory store

that has a refreshing eclectic look. 



                A little vintage, mid century and

                                transitional.

He mixes in some VAGABOND VINTAGE



And AIDAN GRAY 



Joe does great with displays and has

a bounty of accessories to choice from.

CITY LIFE

720 E. IMPERIAL HWY.

BREA, CA. 92821

714 255 9696

 

 

DESIGNERS RESOURCE COLLECTION

Is a premier destination for Interior

Designers in Orange County.

I loved this vignette showing off the

AIDAN GRAY chandelier and bench.

DESIGNERS RESOURCE COLLECTION

2915 REDHILL AVE. #E-101

COSTA MESA, CA. 92626

714 754 1577



 

 

Continuing south in Orange County to

COTTAGE FURNISHINGS.

I think they have one of the best

representations of coastal decor

furnishings and accessories in the area.

FACE TO FACE shows off

great in these surrounding with

their repurposed wood frames. 



COTTAGE FURNISHINGS

802 S. COAST HWY.

LAGUNA BEACH, CA. 92651

949 497 3121

 

 

Now how bad is this job when you get

to view this on your drive.  The coast

of California is really pretty nice I must say.

 

 

The holiday season has begun at
GENERATIONS HOME AND GARDEN
in Laguna Niguel.  Fall lends itself to
some luscious display possibilities
and Vicky takes advantage of them.



This is her first season in selling

these gorgeous velvet pumpkins

and she already has had to reorder.

GENERATIONS

32341 GOLDEN LANTERN

LAGUNA NIGUEL, CA. 92677

949 496 6566

 

A couple of days later headed north

to Solvang to visit PICKET FENCES.

A mix of vintage, shabby chic French

and garden. Things for the home

as well as a nice selection of gift items.



PICKET FENCES

1588 MISSION STREET

SOLVANG, CA. 93463

805 688 6559

 

 

My next appointment was in Los Olivos

and charming spot in the beautiful

Santa Ynez Valley.  Recognized for its

expansive views in the center of Santa

Barbara's 50 wineries and horse ranches.

A new customer and new friend

COLLETTE KAPLAN DESIGN

is in the beginning stages of

opening up a studio to showcase

her talents.  She took me for a tour

of her beautiful house before showing

me the studio.



The backyard has a small patch devoted

to the vines. The yummy wood house

is going to be her studio.

There will be much more about her work

in progress, can't wait to see the results.

This was a fun week, lots of variety.

Hope you enjoyed the tour.

VAGABOND VINTAGE

After working with VAGABOND VINTAGE

for  nine months I have developed some

favorite items.  I have picked out a few

of the many things to like about the collection.

The cotton red and beige striped napkins

and runner are back.  From the

positive reaction I have gotten I

know these are a favorite with many

of my customers.

 

If you want to step out of the box

a bite I think mixing these new runners

with the hand blocked printed cotton

napkins would be fun.

The glass spice jars are a staple for every

kitchen.  Great for the spice cabinet but

attractive enough to put on the table.

 

What are you, optimist or pessimist?

My glass is always half full. 

The wire door mat. Sometimes

 simplest thing can be the

best find.

These Moroccan Black and Natural runners

from Coir are now available in Navy

and Natural.

You can never have enough little

cotton rugs.  They go in every room.

Love these two chairs.  They are petite

in size, which makes them perfect

for small areas.  They are faux leather

but are really well done. 

I think this aluminum side table in Antique

brass is stunning.  It could fit well in

many decors, very transitional.

Iron chandeliers in gold finish with

hand carved whitewashed Mango wood

Beads.

I could do an entire blog on

VAGABOND VINTAGE mirrors.  I have

picked a few of my favorites.

A store is going to buy this short

recycled pine bench for display

but you better get two because

it is going to sell right away.

There are so many places for this piece.

Another great piece for display.  It is

always hard to find a place for the

small things without them getting

lost.

The most beautiful gloss black

finish cabinets I have ever seen.

They all having locking doors as well.

Another simple but very useful item.

Especially having the wheels.

Antique brass key chains

Another great category, chalkboards,

just a few of the many to choose from.

Here are some new scarfs that are

on my wish list.  Love how soft they

are and not bulky.  I think the blue

and grey is a must for me.

Maybe the one on the far right as

well.  Talked me into it.

Contact me if you would like

more information on this line.

 

scarrocino@aol.com