More Fun in OC
Helle and I headed up to Orange County on Friday ready to explore! First stop was Somerset Studios to drop off Helle's collaborative "Valentine Journal". It is absolutely beautiful. Next stop Fullerton. We had been hearing about this amazing store "Gilding the Lily" and we had to see it. We were waylaid by the cute outfit at "Lo Lo".
A great assortment of stylish and comfy clothes and jewelry.
Lunch at "The Brownstone Cafe".
Villa Del Sol Courtyard.
What a treat..."The British Grocer". Where else can you find "Hello!" and Toffo?
Then...what we drove to Fullerton for..."Gilding the Lily".
It is a beautiful store full of amazing vintage ribbon, buttons and more. Nancy is the gracious and talented owner.
Look at these buttons! This is just a small selection!!!
Can you believe that we ran into DeDe Warren in "Gilding the Lily"?!? How fun for us! We got caught up on "all" the latest!
I fell in love with these bracelets that Nancy makes. I hope she'll come teach at our store!!!
so much fun!!!
that store looks like you could spend hours in there!
i love dede. how funny that you all ran into each other. that just means that gilding lily must be an awesome store.
oxoxox,
jessi
Posted by: jessi nagy | March 16, 2008 at 07:34 AM
Store? what store? What's this I hear you are opening a store locally to me)woohoo..this is so exciting. Can you divulge what kind of store it is going to be yet? ;D. Is it going to be a "stamp or scrapbooking" store by any chance with bunches of A Muse stamps? I hope.
Posted by: ~liz | March 16, 2008 at 07:42 AM
Always fun to go on little trips with you...
i was just thinking, we won't have time for those when we get the store... What are we gonna do????
helle
Posted by: Helle Greer | March 16, 2008 at 10:01 AM
Ohhhh how fun! I'm so happy you post pictures like you do---I love getting a small taste of the beautiful world you live in. Sounds like such an amazing day and those bracelets are pure heaven!
Melis
Posted by: Melissa Phillips | March 16, 2008 at 11:09 AM
How fun! I'm loving those bracelets. How great that you ran into Dede.
Posted by: Cindy | March 16, 2008 at 11:54 AM
Sounds like an awesome day Michelle! Looks like you found some treasures :-)
Posted by: Carolyn Peeler | March 17, 2008 at 08:06 PM
Oh! another wonderful trip to be had by Michelle and Helle!!! May I come along next time?!!! ((hugs))
Posted by: Hasmin | March 18, 2008 at 12:07 AM
I'm so glad you two came into Gilding the Lily while I was there. Isn't it the best little treasure trove of goodness? I can't wait to see what you two have in store for your own little shop. I'll be there with bells on come the big reveal.
Posted by: Dede Warren | March 19, 2008 at 03:46 PM
Michelle: It was delightful to meet both you and Helle. I'm glad you enjoyed the Villa, its stores, and your trip to Fullerton, and hope we get to see you again soon. I would be delighted to teach a class at your new store...keep me posted! Regards, Nancy
Posted by: Nancy Jamar | March 21, 2008 at 06:56 AM
Like a told Helle.. I'm moving there, so I dont have to miss out on your fun ANYMORE! lol
Posted by: Vicki Chrisman | March 26, 2008 at 06:54 AM