Here's a fun DIY project if you're looking for an alternative to the tradition curtain. We love scarves and wanted to create something to hide the ugly storage shelves in back of our store that didn't require too much time or effort, but yet easily accessible to the back stock (in this case it was for the shoes and boots). So here it is....super easy! Just a few simple steps really...

Measure the length needed for your "curtain" and cut 1/2" strips from fabric of choice. Easy and fastest way is to just tear the fabric into strips since the edges can be raw. Or you can use ribbon if you don't have fabric on hand.

We also did this to our doorway.....

Oh wait, it's summer....but while we're on the same kick, here's another magazine I came across.....

Joel modeling for German Vogue circa 93' with the gorgeous Talisa Soto. Was I jealous? Um, yeah! Just kidding of course...or maybe not :) But it was a fun and surreal moment the day the magazine came out and we all went to pick up some copies. Ahh, again with the memories...

Mr. sleepyhead.....

I was going through one of the many piles of old magazines and came across my 
favorite issue of Wallpaper magazine from the July/August 1998 issue.
Love the whole story telling with fashion, food and romance...

I love all the colors and patterns, actually I love all things Indian really, but this issue was so inspiring that 
I even drew an avert (based on the 11th photo down, with all the plants and beads in the doorway) 
for our old store the Evergreen Elephant (when we were in Long Beach) 
and of course i couldn't find it to show you all...ahh, oh well.
spring cleaning with a trip down memory lane...

getting ready for spring...
some amazing 70s Indian gauze festival blouses are awaiting their new home and ready to be hung...
all deadstock and all ooak

We took a little Southwest trip over the holidays...and boy, there's nothing like the southwestern skies! Europe has its castles and we have our desert magic. The pictures do not give it justice nor capture the reality of what you really see with the naked eye. The beauty and serenity is so inspiring. At one point we were on top of a hill above Lake Powell...
all by ourselves.....it was amazing!

Of course a trip isn't a trip without bringing back some goodies for the shop. We're excited to showcase some of our amazing finds including this incredible collection of old pawn Native American pieces.

There's so much more southwest goodness which we'll display in the days and weeks to come. 
Also, the online shop will soon be up and running......yes, finally!!!

Happy 2013 :)

Here are some last minute gift ideas for everyone on your list...

80's DEADSTOCK sequined butterfly clutch bag from India
$28

flower resin earrings in a gift box (many other colors to choose from)
$10

vintage 70's DEADSTOCK cotton boho hippie gauze dress from India
$145

handmade sheer polk a dot tunic
$65

vintage scarf
$14

cole haan pumps
$26

old dead pawn native american ring
$42

vintage jean shirt
$24

vintage 70's DEADSTOCK dashiki
$75

handmade necklace
$18

handmade semi sheer dress
$85

70's hand embroidered DEADSTOCK unisex tunic 
$95

vintage tie
$10

boho baby hippie embroidered top
$18

handmade filigree earrings
$28

vintage scarf
$20

handmade baby silk dress
$36

amazing vintage 1970's DEADSTOCK embroidered hooded kaftan
$165

hammered brass cuff
$28

vintage wrangler western
$24

1970's buttery soft leather jacket
$68

vintage unisex hippie pullover
$26

dead pawn vintage NAVAJO native american cuff
$95

70's vintage kaftan
$145

hanging air plant globe terrarium
$20

80's vintage sweater
$28

handmade TRIO necklace
$26

eco market bag
$18

mens 70's DEADSTOCK sheer hippie tunic
$65

vintage brass rope belt
$24

tribal SAPA jewelry pouch
$14

vintage DEADSTOCK embroidered shirt
$38

vintage southwest sweater
$36

woven tribal bag
$18

70's DEADSTOCK tunic 
$95

vintage brass leaf belt
$28

70's DEADSTOCK boho hippie prairie dress from India
$125

horn necklace
$18

The past few months has been crazy and bittersweet for us. With lots of traveling, moving house and the lost of a close family member...a cruel summer indeed!! It has been extremely hard (to say the least) but now it's time to move on...

Many of you had asked about when our next sale would be and we had planned a big "end of summer" sidewalk sale but obviously it's been too much and too difficult to even plan anything.

We welcome fall with open arms as it is our favorite season of the year (with spring being second). Since it's still "summer-like" weather, we're hoping to plan a sidewalk sale for the end of October or early November. It will be a mixed season sidewalk sale, so even better! We will keep you posted...

In the meantime, our new fall hours are as follows:

Tuesdays & Wednesdays: 1:30-6:30
Thursdays & Fridays: 12:30-6:30
Saturdays: 12:00-6:00
Sundays: by chance
Mondays: by appointment

Plus, enjoy 15% off everything in store...all month long...and, anything pink will be 20% off in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Thank you for your patience and support!