Retail Therapy, Coastal Style!

Hi everyone,

We're enjoying the last bit of warm temps here in Florida, before we head home.

The town of Venice quickly became a favorite of mine.  It was about an hour drive from us.  I would have loved just staying there the entire trip!

It's right on the Gulf, and the beaches are amazing.  In town you will find many beautiful upscale shops (read: expensive!!).

The home decor stores all had a wonderful beachy/coastal vibe that I loved so much.

Wouldn't you just love to take a bubble bath in this incredible shell encrusted clawfoot tub? 

 I was drooling over these aqua tinted starfish!

At $10 a piece, I had to pass them up, though!!

 Plenty of mermaids!

 Venice of course has many Italian themed restaurants and shops, as well as Italian named streets.

The shop below was filled to the brim with beautiful ceramics, straight from Italy.  It made hubby and I think of our trip to the Amalfi Coast 1 1/2 years ago.

 More coastal treasures.

 And another one of my favorite stores.

Notice the pink wood shutters on either side of their window?

 And this adorable pink bike with the basket and flowers made me smile!

 Gorgeous glass hearts.

 I was totally drooling over the shell covered creations. Everything from lamps, picture frames, urns, mirrors and furniture was embellished with them!  Love!

 Sorry for the blurry photo, below.  I just had to show you this gorgeous mirror.  Notice the crystal chandelier in its reflection?  Wow!

 Sweet stone cherubs and oh so soft drool worthy linens.

 Shabby Coastal Chic!!

 The ruffles make me happy!

 And looking out on the main street of down town, Venice Ave.  Cloudless blue skies and the tallest palm trees made for a wonderful day!

Thanks so much for joining me on my little outing!

More Shopping Fun!

Bonjour, y'all!

The other day I shared with you my little shopping expedition to "Two Women and a Warehouse" here in Savannah.  Today I went to their original downtown location, and thought I'd share a few pics with you!

Isn't the backdrop of this booth fun?  Love the white parasols!

 Each booth is full of plenty of eye candy, including painted furniture, vintage finds, and upcycled treasures.

 Many pieces are painted my favorite shades of blue and aqua, like this pretty vintage headboard and table, below.

 I love, love, love this light blue shelf, below!  I told my handy hubby he needed to make me one just like it!

 Isn't this vintage kitty pitcher and mugs just darling?

 I was more than temped to buy this gorgeous small wooden cabinet, painted my favorite French blue.

 Wouldn't this hall tree be perfect in an entry?

 I was drooling over this gorgeous painted buffet, below!  Look to the left above it, their is a super cool hanging light made from a vintage metal olive bucket.

 Such a pretty shade of aqua blue, I think!

 Of course I couldn't resist sharing a few pics of Katie back at the motor home!

Our dining table is a banquette, which folds down to a bed (the master is in the back of our 'bus").

Anyway, hubby and I sit on one side of the banquette, and Katie often sits on the other while we eat.

 Yes, she is one pampered pooch:)

 Who could say no to that cute little face?!

Just look at those woe begone eyes:)

 "Woof, y'all!"