Day Trip to San Clemete - "VILLAGE BY THE SEA"

Downtown San Clemente



“Village by the Sea”
 is a perfect description for the quaint and charming town of San Clemente.
The downtown area is the heart of San Clemente and includes
antique shops, restaurants, boutiques and businesses.
San Clemente is also home to some of the best beaches
 in Southern California.

VILLAGE ART FAIR

1st Sunday of the Month 9AM-3PM
Rain or Shine except January.

FARMERS MARKET

Sundays 9 AM to 1 PM
Rain or Shine
Del Mar 200 block

Color Watch: Green Tones for the Home

Just as green brings life to nature it also brings life inside your home. What is your favorite color? I am betting its blue, but did you know next to blue people are absolutely crazy about the color green and green is second only to blue as a favorite color. Apart from being the favorite color for many people green is also the most visible color on the color spectrum. There are many shades of green from forest to lime and generally they make us feel relaxed and at ease. Green brings us soothing sensations and relaxing feelings. Green is also an ideal backdrop in interior design. As we transition between seasons green is an easy color to use as an accent without transforming your entire space.Whether you choose to purchase a pillow, glass piece, paint a wall or bring the outdoors in, green can freshen your look all year long. Some great examples:

 Green was also the favorite color of George Washington and is my favorite color! Bet you didn’t know that!

NEW FABRICS HAVE ARRIVED!



Fresh - Geometric -BOLD!

Coming soon to my Etsy Shop CaliforniaLivinHome are more fabulous fabric finds. Coastal, Chic and a sprinkling of BOLD. Oh Yes the new color for 2012 ............Orange!

COTTAGE by the SEA



Vintage Bark Cloth

Pink Rose Bouquet





I have created a new line of pillow covers that I call my Cottage by the Sea line. Vintage & New fabrics with Roses & Stripes. For those who love the Coast, Ocean and everything about the Beach, this line is for that cozy chair or that guest bedroom that needs just a bit of floral in addition to all your other Coastal finds.

Totes! Totes! I have TOTES!

Shop til ya drop....with a "NEW" CLH Beach Cottage Tote~

Going to the Flea Market or a festival event? Well for all those things us girl's need in our travels these Beach Cottage Totes can handle all of it. Seriously! I have 3 currently available on ETSY... so get them while you can. Because once they are gone........ it may be awhile til you see more.

A New Era of Embroidery



Mermaid Necklace
https://www.etsy.com/listing/90865359/mermaid-necklace-linen-embroidery-lumbar

Calypso
https://www.etsy.com/listing/90864985/calypso-linen-embroidery-lumbar-pillow

DecoratorsBest has spotted an emerging mini-trend in the design world! Several of the latest books arriving to the DecoratorsBest Design Room not only include embroideries, but entire collections are now being dedicated to embroidered fabric.With the advent of the sewing machine, many embroidered fabrics have evolved from a hand-stitched luxury reserved for the rich to an opulent commodity available to us all. Technological advancements in the industry have made embroidery fabrics durable, affordable - even abundant. Perfect for drapery with some sturdy enough for upholstery, these modern embroidered fabrics will add a touch of sophistication to your next project.

"NEW" designer Fabrics are in my ETSY Shop!

Robert Allen / Dwell Studio / Velvet Geo

      Check out my New Designer fabrics on ETSY!

Robert Allen, F. Schumacher and Michael Jon Designs with more coming!

The new color this year for 2012 I hear is ORANGE!

So watch out as I will be adding a few oranges in my Etsy Collection very soon!