Last week was fun as I did a little shopping at some cool home stores in the area and had lunch with fun friends (who started out as clients–love when that happens). It feels like a return to a more normal existence! How is it where you are?
Don’t forget to visit Annie and Cindy’s Five Faves, too.
Shopping Cool Home Stores…
Orchard Nursery and The Lazy K Shop
After lunch in Lafayette, California, the ladies took me to Orchard Nursery and The Lazy K Shop (which really has something for everyone–great gifts). If you are local, you should stop by!
Serena and Lily – San Francisco
Last week, I also stopped by Serena and Lily. They are having a Memorial Day sale right now where everything is 20% off.
So if there is something you have been wanting…now may be a good time. I really like their trays and bedding.
Cool Home Stores: The Vintage Rug Shop
I found the Vintage Rug Shop on Instagram. It’s local in Oakland. I’m glad I finally stopped by!
Howard doesn’t notice much in the way of décor, but he said “Mares, I love this paper towel holder!” Which I picked up there.
They have an online shop. too.
Caravane San Francisco
Since I have shopped at Caravane in Paris, I was excited that they opened a shop in San Francisco on Sacramento Street (next to Serena and Lily). They have beautiful textiles and the prices aren’t bad for their pillows. In fact…
That blue-textured lumbar pillow is from there (can you spot it in the above photo–lower right corner?).
A Good Book
I know I have mentioned this before, but I enjoy getting FREE digital and audiobooks from the library with the Libby app. If I’m not really into a book after a few chapters, I just return it…no guilt like I may have if I purchased it.
This week I listened to The Invention of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd. She also wrote The Secret Life Of Bees. “Hetty Grimke, an urban slave in early nineteenth century Charleston, yearns for a life beyond the suffocating walls that enclose her within the wealthy Grimke household. The Grimke’s daughter, Sarah, has known from an early age she is meant to do something large in the world, but she is hemmed in by the limits imposed on women”.
I couldn’t stop listening to it on my walks…which made me walk further!
Outfit Of The Week
This is the Johnny Was dress that I wore to lunch. It’s comfortable, has pockets, and will pack up nicely for travel. I will take it with me to Spain in July. I wore it with flat sandals to lunch and with my heeled espadrilles for dinner. I think Johnny Was runs a little larger so I got an extra small for my shorter frame.
J. Crew Straw Bag With Leather Strap • Johnny Was Dress • Gap Denim Jacket • Sephora Lipstick* • Tory Burch Sandals • Gold Chains • Espadrilles
* I like this Sephora $14 lipstick: “A high-shine, super pigmented lacquer lipstick with a balm-like texture. It contains Shea and Mango Butters: Known for their hydrating and nurturing properties and Vitamin E: Provides antioxidant properties”.
You may also like Wearable Spring Fashion.
Also, Nordstrom is having their Half Yearly Sale right now! I run around in my white sneakers so much (with pants and casual dresses), I have my eye on these Nikes at 40% off.
Thanks for stopping by for my Five Faves including Cool Home Stores in the Bay Area and my outfit of the week! Let’s check out what Annie and Cindy have for us!
Great post and such good tips
I love your Johnny Was dress but the navy dress with white embroidery on your friend is totally me. Any idea on where that one came from?
Thanks!
I will ask her!
You ladies look like you’re having so much fun! I adore your dress … you look amazing in red. What a thrill that the Lazy K reopened … I made my first visit over the weekend. The new outdoor area is especially lovely. xo
I love orchard nursery I think Eliz introduced it to me!! They always have interesting things. I have never been to the serena and lilly sf store or your other fun spots. Now that I can I don’t have the time!! one day! Oh snd love that johnny was dress on you adorable!!
That’s a great book and based on a true story,
Hi Mary Ann,
I’m loving the gradual return to normal activity. It’s especially been fun to visit with friends and have lunch and such.
Great dress and sandals.
xo,
Karen
You were 5 minutes from me at Orchards!!!
The original shop just closed how odd they re-opened under the same name!!Must get the scoop on that!Been shopping there the last 28 years!!!
Sounds like your out and about must feel good!
Mary Ann! What a fun day with friends! Love your outfit! I need to come back…I don’t think we made it to all those places!
xo
annie
P.S. I love a good book on Audible that makes me keep walking!
Thank you for the Sunday Five. Fun! The Johnny Was dress is so cute.
Thanks. I’m going to wear it tonight to dinner, Linda.
Hi Mary Ann, these look like very cool places to shop! My husband and I went to One Paseo yesterday with our granddaughter. I wanted to check out the new Serena & Lily store which was going to be our last stop. They had just closed for an hour lunch so guess I will have to look next time. :o(
Linda
I love One Paseo. How weird that they close during the day. We like the restaurants there.