Thursday, July 29, 2010

Playing in Pasadena

after 2 weeks of overcast skies at the beach an excursion inland for sunshine and shopping was planned.
The historic Huntington Hotel now named
The Langham was to be home for the next few days.
The rooms are luxurious, well appointed and have amazing views that seem to go on forever.
The service was superior and there were lots of delightful extras !





I loved the hotels pink and gold stationery and matching packaging for all the toiletries.
These are much too lovely to toss, they will be re purposed later.

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I had promised myself to pop in
Zinnia after discovering it on Paul Murray's
blog and was not disappointed.
There was inspiration everywhere, and a class in progress that looked like too much fun! No wonder they call it a space for contagious creativity.




I purchased ribbon, and as they call them "doo dads" along with the latest issue of
Somerset Home and was delighted to find 2 girlfriends work featured inside.
Check out
Julie Nutting's and Christie Repasy's articles and blogs.

Joe was most helpful and advised me on a Golden gel medium that I could use for gluing buttons on mixed media and would also work on ceramic pieces.




Thank you Joe,
It worked beautifully !


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In the 1500 block of Mission Street in S. Pasadena I came across 3 unique shops all in a row.
Marz that sells art, unusual cards, vintage accessories and so much more.
Rue de Mimo that has some amazing jewelry, accessories and the most unique clothing lines.
Camille Frances DePedrini for vintage jewels, adorable shoes and clothing made from delicious fabrics with embroidery and detailing so very feminine.




For lunch,
I highly recommend
Julienne's, this place oozes charm and ambiance inside and out.
The meals and the service were outstanding !




5 comments:

  1. Wow Paulette it looks like you are making some fun for yourself this summer! thanks for your mention of me and I just love the beachy collage you made.xo Christie

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  2. Looks like a great time! Love the pink hotely stuff!

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  3. Hi Paulette!

    So glad you made it into Zinnia! That's our home away from home. That gel medium is amazing, isn't it? Julienne's is also a favorite hang out, and the owner Julie is also a friend of ours....Yummy stuff, always!
    Hope to see you again at Zinnia's. Joe is glad everything worked out for you and that he could help you! He also said, nice to meet you!

    Be well!

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  4. Hi Paulette!

    So glad you made it into Zinnia! That's our home away from home. That gel medium is amazing, isn't it? Julienne's is also a favorite hang out, and the owner Julie is also a friend of ours....Yummy stuff, always!
    Hope to see you again at Zinnia's. Joe is glad everything worked out for you and that he could help you! He also said, nice to meet you!

    Be well!

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  5. Love all the pink (of course!). Thanks so much for mentioning Home and giving it love. I am so happy with it and glad you are too! If you ever want to submit anything you know where to find me : )

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