A very cool house in Venice, California

Recently, I went on the Art Walk in Venice.

We get two free passes because my husband 

donates an art piece every year for a silent auction
with all proceeds going to the Venice Clinic.

Study for a Northern Sky..Giuseppe de Piero

You walk around the many neighborhoods

and get to go inside the homes and

studios of the famous and not so famous.

buy nary a dull one in the bunch.

The artist that lives in this amazing home chats
with a couple of chicks.

It  is one of the most fantastic homes on the tour...

 something to look at on every turn.

colorful, creative, no holds barred.
do your own thing baby...

only in Venice...purple tights on granny.

They opened up the ceiling on this bungalow and painted
it a lime green.

 this room was painted teal, orange and red...wow.

I have more pics coming up in my next post.

stay tuned...

Meanwhile, I have been consumed by my Etsy shop but

just loving it.   It is one of the best things that

has happened to me in awhile.  Thanks to all of you

who have payed a visit.

Take care,   

Cynthia

Window shopping in Venice

OK.    these are seriously cool shoes and if I had

an extra $600, I would buy them.

Venice no longer has the thrift stores and

hippie shops as in days of yore.

now we’re talking super pricey

super trendy

did I say super pricey....yikes

but such cute stuff..

want, want ,want

buy all 50 of em.

more stuff from the shop Bountiful.

I have been missing in action.

and for that I truly apologize.

My Etsy Shop has taken off and I’m

either taking pictures, posting, researching or

going to the Post Office.   Because

guess what?   I’m selling stuff...!

I even had someone send me a “convo”

because she found me via Lilac Lane Cottage.

Maura had been the cool lady that helped me

when I launched my jewelry boutique blog and

created my “button” for me cause in those

days I was mega lame about computers.  So,

it’s all connected...and people somehow manage

to find you...it’s amazing to me...

So bear with me as I become successful....

Me doing the happy dance!

A trip to Bountiful

Bountiful is a beautiful shop in Venice, California.

and as you can see...

it is indeed bountiful...

The owner has it down with displays.

Large, massive, overwelming...

not 3 but 300..

In this case, cake stands...

what if you want the one on the bottom?

This shop takes your breath away with its shear volume

of merchandise.

There are other things besides cake stands like

the most beautiful chippy, shabby furniture you could

find.   The owner helped to define this look in the very

beginning by scouring the back roads of the American South.

She was one of the first.   And her warehouse is full.

Her clients include many celebrities .

In case you want a pink cake stand.

or a white hobnail.

Yes, this is all in one store...

more bounty from Bountiful in my next post...

Have to go and open up my own little store  on the worldwide web...

Beatnheart on Etsy...not quite as bountiful but a nice little place to shop.

Cheers!   Cynthia

Hey Baby...

Just wanted to say hello to everyone and let you

know that I’m working my butt off in my Etsy Shop

Taking a ton of photos and deleting a bunch more.

It’s much, much more time consuming than I thought,

but so far fun and creative...

Do me a favor will ya?  Please comment if you read this.

I had so much trouble with blogger and deleting of comments

last week that I’m not sure if I’m up and running properly

or if its just that no one wovs me anymore..

Have a wonderful weekend.. cynthia 2011

Going outdoors at bo.tan.i.ka.

This is the front of the shop bo.tan.ika

in the beautiful little seaside town of

Summerland, California

 A beautiful little old Victorian house that has

been turned into this stunning little place

full of delight.

and outside is a garden center...

and yes, everything is for sale.

clever use of succulents and containers.

How fab is this!

stony, mossy ...

oh yeah,  want this baby big time...

no, I think I want this one!

It doesn’t hurt that you can see the Pacific ocean from here.

tiny little pots of the unusual...

ideas to take home..

Summerland is a cute little stop just before you go into Santa Barbara...If you visit Los Angeles and
take the drive up the coast to San Francisco, be sure to make some stops along the way.  In fact you could take weeks just getting to San Fran,  so many cool little towns on your way up.



I have been super busy setting up my Etsy shop...all good things
take time and nurturing and this is no exception.  I am enjoying
the creative aspect of setting up the shop and it does’t hurt that
people are actually finding it and buying stuff...amazing!

Shabby eye candy in Summerland

Mr. Beatnheart and I took a little day trip

to a little town near Santa Barbara.

It’s right on the ocean...It’s called  Summerland.

cute huh.

This shop is worth the trip alone.

It’s called “bo.tan.ik”

I didn’t have to do any set dressing

cause these guys have it down.

If you want to learn how to arrange and merchandise

your shop, just go here.

I wanted every single thing in this place.

I wanted to move in there and never leave.

It’s also a garden shop...this is where the guy did up

his succulents, flower arranging and pots for the

outdoor garden..  That sink!!  The Faucets!   Lust and Convet!

My husband couldn’t stand anymore of my gushing

and had to go outside for air.

but you can see why right?

If you were with me we’d be swooning in two part harmony.

And this is only the inside,

There’s lots more outside.

Do you believe it?

do you want these glasses too..?

what about those salt and peppers?

These folks have an amazing eye for what to buy.

wonderful...right...

I knew you’d think so...

I took about 200 pictures of this place...

Next post we’ll go outside..

~~~~~~~~~

I’m busy as a bee....Etsy shop takes alot of time

A full time  job in jammies...

come visit.  caw