California Treasures

The other day, I shared some photos of our fun weekend in California. Now for the treasures I found junking!

On the way to Old Towne Orange, I spotted a sign for a church lot sale, so we pulled in. For $2, I walked away with a vintage floral pillowcase and a stack of old books. Then we spent most of the day in the antique malls in Old Towne Orange. Here is what I found:

Vintage poodle wrapping paper, sequins, millinery, and bird pin.

Assorted ephemera:

We left Orange and drove to Fullerton to Gilding the Lily. What a FABULOUS store. Here are a few pics from the store:

And this is some of what I brought home - millinery, dresden foil, metal charms, ribbon, and mercury glass buttons.

But my favorite find of the day was vintage wallpaper!! Check out this fabulous poinsettia print.

 

I hope I get back soon. Gilding the Lily also offers classes. The projects look amazing!

 

Best Birthday Ever

My husband planned a trip to southern California for my birthday last weekend. We flew in on Friday night, spent all day shopping in Orange County on Saturday, and then Disneyland on Sunday. What he didn't tell me was that he was flying my sister and niece out to surprise me on Sunday and Monday. We had a great time. I was completely surprised. Here are a few pics of our adventures.

Shopping in Old Towne Orange:

Laguna Beach: 

Fun at Disneyland:

Balboa Island:

Griffith Park:

Chinese Theater:

Lunch at Mel's Diner:

A snack before we fly home:

I have to share photos of the treasures I found and where we shopped. More to come...