Well we made it home safely. It was a little hard for me to leave the wonderful 80 degree day we had yesterday to wake up this morning to 40 degrees and cloudy with rainy. It is supposed to be sunny and in the 60's this weekend, so I can't complain too much.
When we were planning this trip I knew I wanted to take some time to stop by Country Roads Antiques since we were so close. I'm so glad I did and it is an amazing Antique Mall. The building alone is wonderful, but you put all that awesome old, tattered and worn stuff inside and it is an experience. I loved the outside garden area and was inspired with all the recycled items they used out there. My favorite was an old freezer turned into a fountain.
I was so glad that Sue was working that day and had a chance to meet her. She was so nice and has made a wonderful business for herself. We were talking about the people who have spaces there that I might know through blogging and guess who comes walking down the isle, but Kate from Salvage Dior herself. I was so glad to meet her and her husband and we had a chance to visit a little bit. These next two photos are from her space which looked beautiful right as you walk in from out in the gardens.
I recognized the gals from Nice and Easy Antiques booth right away because of some of the projects they've been posting about lately. I only wish I could have met them also. These photos are from their space.
This is my daughter, Nichole standing in front ofthe building. If any of you live in the area and haven't been to this amazing Antique Mall or are going to be nearby I'd highly recommend stopping in. You won't be disappointed!
Enjoy your day!
I can 't wait till tomorrow..............hugs from Ria
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Janie
Happy to hear you enjoyed Country Roads. Have a fun trip!!
ReplyDeleteOh, I'm so jealous! I love Country Roads. I think it is the best antique mall down in So. Cal. Sue, the owner is a real sweetie too. Have a fun and safe trip home.
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Lisa
You are on my stomping grounds. WAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
ReplyDeleteI want to go next time! K?
xoRebecca
Hello Kathleen, just to say I've joined White Wednesday. My post is up...
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see your pics!
Monica.
Hi Kathleen Country Roads is a great store. And there are dealers there get some really cool and beautiful treasures. You should stay till Monday becuase there is a flea market in Long Beach you dont want to miss! It is called Long Beach Vets Stadium Near the airport. Have a good time Julian
ReplyDeleteHi Kathleen. I'm joining in on White Wednesday for the first time. Hope you've had a great trip.
ReplyDeleteHi Kathleen!
ReplyDeleteI hope you all are having lots of fun on your vacation! I am joining you this week! Thanks for Hosting!
Hi Kathleen,
ReplyDeleteI wanted to say hello. This is my 1st WW and I'm excited about it. Thanks for hosting it. :-)
Crystal
Kathleen,
ReplyDeleteI am looking forward to seeing your photos!!! Hope you're having fun.
Mary
Be sure and ride something fun for me!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see your pics...sounds like fun! Happy WW ~ Rebecca
ReplyDeleteThat looks like such a fun place to shop...love the displays! I'll add this to my *go-to someday* list...
ReplyDeleteRene'
it all looks so wonderful, sounds like you had a wonderful trip, I am headed that way soon, I will have to stop in.
ReplyDeleteAmy
Beautiful photos......it sound like my kind of antique mall!
ReplyDeleteHey Kathleen,
ReplyDeleteWe have a Vegas group that has been traveling down to Orange Circle for many years. Someone will get an itch to go and suddenly "Road Trip" and we hit the I 15 by 4:00 am and shop all day and drive home.
The CA people think we're nuts..but when you have 1-2 cars filled with good friends and junk food the distance goes by in a flash! Country Roads has always been a favorite, and we often hit there first, cause behind them is the best parking!!!! Don't you love the garden area? Wish I had known you were going, we know some great food places there and in Anaheim and some other great spots close by you should visit. Next time....
Happy St Pats!
Suzan
So much to OHH and AHH over! It looks like a wonderful place to shop and get inspired. Thank you for hosting WW I have so much fun going from blog to blog to see what everyone has to show. Theresa
ReplyDeleteThis is so lovely. So many pretty items I love it all, sounds like a totally perfect trip.
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Alison
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Thank you Kathleen for visiting and featuring our space!! Glad you had fun!
ReplyDeleteHow lucky you were to meet some of the girls. I looked quickly but recognize some of them. What cool booths they have!!! gosh such talented ladies!
ReplyDeleteglad you got away and made it back home safe!
xxx
What a beautiful place. I will definitely have to visit the next time I go California to see my family.
ReplyDeleteRebecca
THANK YOU, so very much for the nice post today. I truly appreciate it and it was awesome to have a chance to meet you and chat a bit. I just felt bad I couldn't spend more time with you!
ReplyDeleteTake care, Sue
Hi Kathleen
ReplyDeleteOh my...that is one great place to shop! Or at least get inspired. I will have to go back and pick through all the photos. Thanks for the lift today!
Blessings
Rebecca
I'm ashamed to say that I worked at St. Joe's in Orange for 4 years and never visited the circle there...except for one time when they had a food festival but it was in the 100's so we didn't stay long. Looks like a lovely shop tho!
ReplyDeletewow, what a place, I will have to go someday, hope you brought something home!
ReplyDeleteThis is my first time linking up for White Wednesday and I'm so glad I did! You have a nice blog, very pretty! :) You'll have to check out my island, I built around an old table, it turned out great and full of storage! (we all need that!) Have a blessed day!
ReplyDeleteSounds like you had a great vacation! And to be able to go to a wonderful shop like this one, is just icing on the cake. Thanks again for hosting the WW event.
ReplyDeleteGretchen
Wow, Sue has a wonderful store, I'd love to see it in person. Thanks for taking us along with you. Sounds like you had a wonderful trip!
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Debra
Kathleen
ReplyDeleteDitto girlfriend, and thanks so much for the feature on your blog!!! Thank you again for hosting WW what a blessing to say many of us.
Have a wonderful week!
Hugs
Kate
Repeat after me and nobody gets hurt... "I will take Necel with me next time."
ReplyDeleteBy the way... I am the very tired person who is linking the same post to "Rednesday" and "White Wednesday" and got them backwards so my link on your party says, "1950s Pin-Up Girl in Gorgeous Red Dress." And my Rednesday post says, "1950s Pin-Up Girl in Flowing White Gown."
OOPS...!!! I am soooo sorry.
Necel from the Old House in Texas
What a fabulous shop! Sounds like you had a great trip! Thanks for another Fab White Wednesday!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun trip! And it is so GOOD that you captured these beautiful photos for us. I always enjoy seeing all the white wednesday around blogs! :)
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How amazing is that antique mall, sooo many things I would love to have!
ReplyDeletealicia
Wow that looks like such a fun place to shop! And how fun for you to meet other bloggers:) Thanks for the tour:)
ReplyDelete~Debra
Blog: Capers of the vintage vixens
What a feast for the eyes ~ everywhere you look there is something breathtaking. And how wonderful to actually meet some of these waaay cool and talented ladies. You are very lucky - 40 degrees and all:) Glad you had fun.
ReplyDeleteDee
I can spend hours in Country Roads. And a lot of money. I'm glad you had fun and a beautiful day! I also love the old hardware store in Old Town Orange. Can't think of the name of it at the moment. Hmm, maybe I need to take a field trip. . .
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