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Attention Collectors! Huge Holiday Sale at King Richard's Antiques in Whittier

King Richard's Antiques in Whittier is having a huge sale you will not want to miss!  Find last minute holiday gifts and decor items for you special holiday parties.

What: King Richard's Huge Holiday sale with Christmas Carolers, Spin the Wheel of Fortune, and holiday treats

When: Friday, December 17th through Sunday, December 19th

Where: King Richard'a Antiques *  12301 Whittier Blvd, Whittier CA, 90602   *
   562 698-5974   *  kingrichardsantiques.com

 

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Adams Avenue Antique Row in San Diego: Ecklectika Consignment

by Sasha Milena

 Ecklectika Consignment Storefront on Adams Ave.

On my latest visit to San Diego I strolled along the quaint Antique Row of Adams Avenue and discovered a street full of treasures and personality.  I first visited Gledhill's(read last weeks story for more on Gledhill's) and after Gledhill's I crossed the street and walked down a block to Ecklectika Consignment. 

 Vintage Furniture and Accessories from Ecklectika Consignment

Owner, Shirley Coburn greeted me with her pooch Buddha who sat camouflaged on the antique sofa near her desk. 

 
Buddha- Ecklectika's fierce guard dog

I asked Shirley how her store was doing and she smiled and pointed to the shiny plaque hanging on the wall which read "San Diego's Best 2010".  Her store was voted best Antique store by the San Diego Union Tribune! 

 

 

 
 
 
 Ecklectika Consignment Voted Best in San Diego by the Union Tribune

 

Vintage Typewriter: Ernest Hemingway Era

Shirley's store, Ecklectika is full of fun and unique items like the vintage typewriter pictured above.  All of her prices are very reasonable and the inventory is constantly changing.  Shirley also is a dog lover, as you can tell, and she helps stray and abandoned dogs find new homes. 

 
Antique Day Bed and Hand-made Imported Tapestry

Visit Shirley at Ecklectika Consignment

 
Shirley and Buddha

2701 Adams Avenue * San Diego, CA  * 619-846-4882  * ecklectika.com  *

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At Hom: San Diego Hosts a Grand Opening with 'Mad' Style

by Sasha Milena

 

Record Screen Room Divider from @Hom

At Hom has opened a new store in San Diego!  The official grand opening was held on Friday, November 12th at the new store's location in San Diego's Little Italy.  This sophisticated 'Mad Men' themed party welcomed guests with a rolled out red carpet and a lighted up glamourous entry. 

  

At Hom San Diego Grand Opening 

 Furniture and Decor from At Hom San Diego

Little Italy boasts the unique Art and Design district of San Diego.  This distinctive neighborhood has a very New York SoHo kind of feel with a variety of art galleries, design centers, and antique stores. At Hom is in the heart of this district with over 4000 sq ft of incredible furniture, unique art, and professional design services . 

 Guests enjoying the At Hom San Diego Grand Opening

The second At Hom store in San Diego opens after many successful years in Palm Springs.  Make sure and check out At Hom Palm Springs store on Perez.

 

The At Hom Crew: Scot, Lee, Arthur, and Richard

 At Hom San Diego decor and accessories

Guests deciding which art piece to purchase

 This family felt right at home in the comfy oversized chair 

 At Hom San Diego

The Grand Opening for At Hom's San Diego location was a huge success.  At Hom brings a new level of style , personality, and sophistication to San Diego and they were welcomed with open arms.

At Hom        2310 Kettner Blvd. Suite B        Little Italy San Diego, CA 92101

619.744.9974

At Hom online:         http://at-hom.com           Facebook

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Elsewhere Vintage and Joyride Vintage: Bringing you the best of Women's and Men's Vintage Fashion

by Sasha Milena

 

Elsewhere Vintage Fashion

 
Elsewhere Vintage Fashion

 1950′s Brown Rayon Sundress with famous tourist destination novelty print

Elswhere Vintage and Joyride Vintage in Old Towne Orange Circle are leading the way in Vintage fashion for men and women.  It all started with Elsewhere Vintage offering women and men clothing and accessories ranging from the Victorian era to the 1980s.

 Elsewhere Vintage: located in Old Towne Orange, CA

Elsewhere recently expanded and moved to 109 W. Chapman Ave where they continue to bring quality wearable vintage clothing and accessories to the ladies of Southern California.

New Location Grand Opening: Pictured above owner, Kristine Houston(left) 
 
In June 2010 owner, Kristine Houston created a new store dedicated to "Vintage-minded" men.  The new space, Joyride Vintage, is a unique place for men to find clothing ranging from 1930's suits to 1980's Western snap shirts. 

 Joyride Vintage in Old Towne Orange, CA

With a personality all its own, Joyride Vintage, will definitely take you on a wild stylish ride to Vintage euphoria.

 

• Visit Elsewhere Vintage in Historic Old Towne Orange: 109 W. Chapman Ave. Orange, CA 714-771-2116 www.elsewherevintage.com
• Visit Joyride Vintage in Historic Old Towne Orange: 133 W. Chapman Ave. Orange, CA 714-771-2118 www.joyridevintage.com
• Print an Orange County Shopper's Map to find these great stores and more!
• For updates on new arrivals and store happenings visit the Elsewhere Facebook and Joyride Facebook pages.

Seal Beach Founder's Day Sidewalk Sale: October 9th and 10th

by Sasha Milena

  Seal Beach Main Street Postcard, photo via http://sbfoundersday.wordpress.com/

Seal Beach, CA is turning 95 this month and as part of the celebration a Main Street Sidewalk Sale is taking place on Saturday, October 9th through Sunday, October 10th.

 Seal Beach Old Town Historic District  on Main St.

Seal Beach's Historic District is located on Main St. just off of Pacific Coast Highway.  Seal Beach neighbors Long Beach, CA and is a few miles north of Huntington Beach in Orange County. 

  Seal Beach, CA Pier circa 1916, photo via http://sbfoundersday.wordpress.com/

 Seal Beach is the kind of place that has a friendly, small town kind of vibe.  Although it's laid back and relaxing town there is still plenty to keep you entertained.  The beautiful Seal Beach pier gives you a panoramic view of the ocean and surrounding beach cities while enjoying the cool ocean breeze. Walking down Main St. you will find a variety of restaurants, bars, and shops. 

  Castle Company Antiques in Seal Beach

Castle Company carries a variety of French & European Antiques including furniture, china, jewelry, silver and designer accessories.

  World War I French Poster

Walking into Castle Company you will feel like you just stepped into Vintage Paris with themed vignettes of new and vintage treasures.

 
 Owner of Castle Company, Jayne Royalty, photo via www.queenofthecastle.com

Owner, Jayne Royalty, has exquisite taste and is contstantly bringing in must-have items like an antique table owned by Coco Chanel.

 

Visit the Castle Company in Seal Beach where you will be treated like royalty and find chic interior furniture and decor for you home.

Castle Company Halloween Accessories 

  French Antique Lamp and Figurines from Castle Company

 Castle Company Antique Silver and Crystal
Caslte Company Antiques and Fine Gifts is located on 212 1/2 on Main Street in Seal Beach, CA. 562-296-8309. Preview more inventory and order online from Castle Company's website: www.queenofthecastle.com

Walk across the street to find Alamitos Antiques, where they specialize in Victorian era to 1920's antiques. 

  Alamitos Antiques in Seal Beach 

Alamitos Antiques will be offering incredible discounts on select items during the Founder's Day Sidewalk Sale.  

 

 Fun and Colorful Bakelite jewelry and accessories from Alamitos Antiques 

Alamitos Antiques also has a great selection of chandeliers and lighting fixtures. Visit Alamitos Antiques on 211 Main St. Seal Beach, CA 562-493-6618

 

Joanne's Antiques in Seal Beach, CA

 
Pair of Vintage Tile Paintings
 
Find vintage and estate jewelry, paintings, photos, and many more treasures in Joanne's Antiques.  Joanne's Antiques is located on 213 Main St. in Seal Beach, CA.

Visit Seal Beach on October 9th and 10th and celebrate 95 years of history.  Other events include a concert on the Pier Saturday, October 9th from 4-6 p.m. Catch the parade and the Red Car Museum on Sunday, October 10th.  If you love old photos stop by the Marina Community Center on October 27th and view a free slide show of selected historic photos from Seal Beach. For more information visit: www.sealbeachfoundersday.com

Find the stores mentioned above and more on the Long Beach and South Bay Antique and Retro Shopper's Map.

Stuff Furniture and Consignment Voted #1 in San Diego!

by Sasha Milena

 Stuff Furniture and Consignment Shop

Stuff in San Diego was voted #1 consignment shop in San Diego for 2010! 

 
Come down and see what all the talk is about!

Outdoor and Garden Accents

At Stuff you will find a little bit of everything for your home including furniture, home accents and decor.  Inventory is constantly moving and owner Scott Harring brings new and exciting pieces in daily.

Find furniture basics for you home at a great price like bookcases, desks, coffee tables, tables, and chairs. Accent your home with unusual and fun art, sculptures, and lamps.

Visit Stuff in San Diego on 3514 Adams Avenue in sunny San Diego, CA 92116. Interested in consigning an item? Call Scott: 619-563-2342

Find Stuff and many other antique and retro stores on the San Diego County Shopper's Map.

Hot Summer Deals

by Sasha Milena

Dazzles in Palm Springs

Hot temperatures means hot summer deals in Palm Springs.  With the heat index rising prices are coming down in the desert.  Palm Springs is a wonderful place to visit for fun hotels, swim clubs, and restaurants and bars.  When season residents are gone antique, retro, and design businesses slash prices so shoppers can find great bargains.

At Home Palm Springs Summer Sale

I was in At Home in Cathedral city and discovered their sizzling summer sale: 20%-50% their entire inventory! I found a beautiful 1960s teak buffet originally prices at $899 now priced at $500!  But that's not all!  Two Eames sidechairs that I swear I saw in a magazine were cut down in half to $300. 

1950's Rolling Leather Bar 

If you're a modern mid-century lover and you're on a budget this is a great place to find those pieces you've been missing in your collection. 

At Home Palm Springs 

Right down the street from At Home I saw Victoria's Attic Antiques and Collectables was having a great summer sale also!

Vintage kitchenware and pottery on sale

Their Storewide sale was 25% with some vendors slashing prices further to make way for new inventory. Vintage posters, antique chairs, and one of the cutest lion paintings I had ever seen were all incredibly priced.

Painting in Victoria's Attic 
Back in Palm Springs I cruised down Palm Canyon Drive where signs were displayed everywhere luring in potential clients with red hot deals. Dazzles had great deals on some fun items and Asylum was offering up to 50% off select items in their store. Sure it may get over 100 degrees out here but all the deals are totally worth it.

Find these stores and more on the Palm Springs Shopper's Map. 

The New Side of Coin and Collectables in Costa Mesa

by Sasha Milena

Mid-Century Chairs and Decor

I recently visited Coast Coin and Collectable in Costa Mesa and discovered that rare and collectable coins are only a part of this incredibly eclectic and colorful store. 

 
Coast Coin and Collectables recently expanded and have more than doubled in size. The new connected space next door is called The Other Side.

Mid-Century Finds

The Other Side carries Mid-Century furniture, lighting, and decor.  Walk towards the back and discover a variety of hardbound books and vintage oil paitings.

Books and Vintage Oil Paitings 
Vintage Oil Paintings

Art lovers will be pleased to find a cozy room in the back dedicated to vintage oil paintings.

There are fun surprises around every corner!

Folk Art Corner 

 Mid-Century Lighted Library Globe

Vintage Chairs and Decor

Vintage Pottery and Glassware

Vintage Lamp and Painting

Coast Coin & Collectable is the kind of store that truly has a little bit of everything for everyone.

Coast Coin & Collectable/The Other Side *  2584 Newport Blvd  *  Costa Mesa, CA 92627  *  949.642.9447 

Find them on the Orange County Shopper's Map
 

Cruising the Coast: Antique and Retro Finds in Laguna Beach and Dana Point

by Sasha Milena

Trashpretty in Laguna Beach

Driving up and down Pacific Coast Highway 1, or better known as PCH, you will discover a plethora of antique and retro shops.  Varying from antique and vintage furniture to antique fireplaces and fine art. Roll your windows down, give your co-pilot an Orange County Shopper's Map and enjoy the scenic drive on PCH.

Trashpretty 

• Vintage Clothing
• Vintage Household Items
• Vinyl Records & CD's

Vintage vinyl, 8 track tapes, and CD's

Vintage Clothing in Trashpretty

Vintage Table Fan and Accessories from Trashpretty

The Great Exchange Consignment Co.

• Antiques
• Collectables
• Furniture
• Art
• Pottery
• Decorator Items
• Jewelry

Colorful Pottery

Vintage Dining Table and Chairs

Ceramic Kitten Cookie Jar

Decor Items from the Great Exchange Consignment Co.

Recently back in town is Camps and Cottages in Laguna Beach. They offer a stylish blend of antique, rustic, new and primative furniture and accessories.

 
Just east of these stores in Laguna Beach you will find Junquies in Dana Point where they "put the funk in junk"!

Junquies

• Vintage Clothing for Men and Women
• Victorian Era to 1980s
• Classic Evening Wear
• T-shirts
• Shoes and Accessories

Junquies in Dana Point

Drive west of Dana Point and Laguna Beach to Corona Del Mar where you will find The Hearthstone.

The Hearthstone

• Antique Fireplace Andirons
• Tool Sets
• Firebacks
• Firescreens
• Candlesticks
• Fenders

 

The Hearthstone in Corona Del Mar on Pacific Coast Highway

 
Fireplace from The Hearthstone: photo via orangecountyfireplace.com

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San Clemente: Surf, Eat, Shop for Antiques and Repeat.

by Sasha Milena

Downtown San Clemente

The longer days of summer in Southern California allow more time for summer fun like surfing, outdoor dining, and shopping for antiques. So, grab your board, sunscreen, and an Orange County Shopper's Map and discover San Clemente: a quaint Mediterranean-style beach town ideally located between Los Angeles and San Diego.

San Clemente Surf: Photo via City of San Clemente

After catching a few waves with the locals take a stroll up Avenida del Mar where you will find an abundance of restaurants, shops, and a laid-back beach attitude. 

San Clemente Antiques and Decor

• Antiques
• White Cottage
• Mid-Century
• Stereos-Vinyl
• Jewelry
• Vintage Clothing

Vintage Record Player and Speakers from San Clemente Antiques and Decor

Vintage Kitchenware and Accessories

Yellow retro telephone and mid-century table lamp

Stanford Court Antiques

20 + Select dealers in Antique & Decorative Arts

Stanford Court Antiques in San Clemente

Antique Table, Mirror, and Clock from Stanford Court Antiques

Re-Finds Consignment Shop

• Antique to Contemporary Furniture
• Lighting
• Fine Art
• Vintage Jewelry, Clothing, Accessories
• Collectible Vinyl/LPs
• Linens
• CA Pottery
• Home Decor

Vintage Coconut Fish from Re-Finds Consignment

Tiki Home Decor from Re-Finds Consignment 

Large Dalmation Statue

Find these shops and more with the Orange County Shopper's Map