a shopping we will go...

We fly home today,

but first I wanted to share 3 stores we visited this week.

First we were greeted and had a laugh...

Welcome to  Juxtaposition Home in Newport Coast.

It's filled with a balance of hard and soft, 

old and new,

and colorful and neutral just like the title describes.

Love this place.

They also sell decorating books to drool over!

As we were heading up the Coast Highway,

we spotted this gem out of the corner of our eyes 

and did a U turn to take a peak.

Just look at the entrance to Bliss Home Design in Corona Del Mar.

( I used to live in this beautiful city years ago.)

One of the most engaging displays I have seen...

all those yummy textures...

and lots of sea elements...

and I love this wall.

Finally we headed to Pasadena

(used to live here too).

Wouldn't it be fun to have company when you are working on sewing projects?

then look no further - just check out 

 Common Thread Studio.  

Bought these great towels there by skinny laminx.

It will seem like a dream once I am gone.

Of course the heat is leaving Seattle just as we return,

and maybe rain on Saturday.

sigh...