Day 16 of 31 Days of LOCAL Holiday Shopping: ArtPool

Okay, so I must confess, the vintage lover in me, STILL has not been to ArtPool. I know, I know, so sad. But I will say, I do plan to make that change ASAP! I have a feeling I might become a little obsessed. 

Another unique store on Central Avenue in St. Petersburg is ArtPool. Not only does this boutique have an awesome selection of one-of-a-kind and vintage clothing, accessories and décor, it also serves as an eclectic art gallery featuring local artists. On top of all that, ArtPool also has a great little café with indoor and outdoor seating. If you’re looking for that perfect gift for the vintage-obsessed person in your life –and what to have an awesome shopping experience while looking for it you won’t want to miss ArtPool!

Check them on Facebook

Day 15 of 31 Days of LOCAL Holiday Shopping: Groovy Cats & Dogs

Got a cat or dog lover on your Christmas gift shopping list? Then you’ll definitely want to stop in to Groovy Cats & Dogs at 2305 West Linebaugh. This isn’t your everyday pet store; Groovy Cats and Dogs is a pet boutique with a focus on holistic products.

 It doesn't matter if you’re shopping for your own pets or someone else’s, the staff here is really knowledgeable and interested in helping you choose the products that will help that dog or cat on your list be the healthiest and happiest they can possibly be! You’ll find foods, toys, accessories, bathing products and even pet art at Groovy Cats and Dogs.

Images via: Groovy Cats & Dogs

Online: http://www.groovycatsndogs.com

Day 14 of 31 Days of LOCAL Holiday Shopping: Juxtapose

Juxtapose is actually one of my favorite words to use in design, right next to coexist. I love to make fabrics, prints and objects coexist beautifully through juxtaposition. So right off the bat, this next shop surely caught my eye quickly, just with it's name... but inside is a jewel box of lovely finds that I know you will love...

Jux-ta-pose, a cool art studio, apparel and decor boutique in Hyde Park Village just opened up a new holiday concept store called Corner Store by Jux-ta-pose. You can find this holiday gem next to Downtown Dogs and Wine Exchange on Snow Avenue. While the store will only be around for Christmastime it’s a great place to find the perfect gift or charming holiday décor, all at great prices.

photos via: Juxtapose facebook page

Jux-ta-pose was opened by  Karen Wesley and her daughters, Kallie and Lindsay, who were both art majors in college. Their passion for art is apparent as soon as you walk in the door of their shop, which is an absolute must-visit when shopping in Hyde Park Village.

Website: http://shopjuxtapose.com

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/shopJuxtapose

Day 13 of 31 Days of LOCAL Holiday Shopping: Cheese Please!

Got a wine and cheese-obsessed friend or family member on your holiday gift shopping list? If so, then a trip to Cheese Please! at 4213 South Manhattan Avenue in Tampa is a must! Not only can you browse an incredible array of wines and cheeses, if you come on the right day you can even have a taste yourself as you listen to the fabulous owners give you the 411 on the pairings. (I recently went for an event with Working Women of Tampa Bay and had the BEST time! The owners are great!) They did a great job with the place, it's friendly and inviting and I feel like I could sit and laugh with my friends for hours.

photo via: Cheese Please!

 Cheese Please! also has some really great décor, servingware and glassware – including some fantastic high heel wine glasses. (See mine below that I snagged!) You really don’t want to miss this little-known South Tampa gem; there’s no doubt you’ll be a return customer! Check out their website for the tasting and events calendar.

Photo via: Lisa Gilmore

Day 12 of 31 Days of LOCAL Holiday Shopping: Bloom

If you're having any holiday get-togethers, either at home or a work event, decorating with fresh flowers will definitely put you a cut above, no pun intended... okay maybe a little intended! Bloom Garden Shop at 3005 South MacDill in Tampa has a fantastic array of season flowers, arrangements and beautifully crafted live centerpieces. After the holidays Bloom is a great place to find the perfect accents for your outdoor (or indoor!) spaces. They have everything from topiaries and cacti to garden statues and fountains and even patio furniture. So ditch those fake plants this year, create some beauty with some live, lush new friends! 

All photos via: Bloom

Day 11 of 31 Days of LOCAL Holiday Shopping: Red Herring

The Red Herring Home is one of South Tampa's must-visit furniture and décor shops. If you’re looking for something for your own home or the perfect gift for someone that has an eclectic taste, you should definitely check this place out. They have a really great collection of interesting and unique hand-crafted pieces.

Red Herring really has everything! From furniture and throw pillows (last time I was there, they had really great hand blocked sea life pillows that I just loved!)  to hand-poured candles and one-of-a-kind artwork, you’ll definitely find something for everyone on your list! Take my word for it, they have really beautiful stuff.

All images via: Red Herring

Two locations: 3910 S. MacDill and 4219 West Bay to Bay Boulevard

Day 4 of 31 Days of LOCAL Holiday Shopping: Stationary

Today, I was thinking that this year I am really going to start working on my holiday cards early, no more procrastinating for this lady! Then, I became a little sad, because it made me realize that this year, I can't visit my favorite stationary shop in the entire world, in my old neighborhood in Chicago, Lakeview East. So I decided that today I would feature this shop, and even though it's not local to Tampa Bay followers, my Chicago friends will enjoy this one. And if you ever get a chance to visit Chicago, you must stop by this amazing little shop! (Also, Tampa friends, if you have a great local stationary shop to recommend, please do!)

So enough with the small talk, let me introduce you to the lovely little shop Inkling. My heart just fluttered a bit as I reminisced walking down Broadway past her always cheery and inviting window displays.

Inkling, has really great, truly unique stationary and gifts. Chances are, if you received a card during my years in Chicago, it was probably from this shop...

I mentioned unique gifts right? It gets better, a large percentage of their store is either handmade/local artists or vintage!

All photos via: Inkling Facebook

I hope this post leaves you feeling inspired and ready to send out some fun Christmas stationary! Next time your in Chicago, put this shop on your list, you won't regret it. And Inkling, as for me and you, I'll see you next time I am up, I will be the girl who camps out for a few hours. ;) 

Connect with Inkling:

Facebook

Web

On Foot: 2917 1/2 N. Broadway Chicago, 60657

Happy LOCAL Holiday Shopping!

xo}L

Day 3 of 31 Days of LOCAL Holiday Shopping: MISRED Outfitters

Today, we are going to get a bit vintage! Our day 3 of our "31 Days of LOCAL Holiday Shopping" is for our vintage pals or friends of them, who need a good gift!

MISRED Outfitters is definitely hands-down my favorite vintage clothing shop in the Tampa Bay Area. They offer a great selection of vintage styles for a price that doesn't leave your scrounging for pennies. In addition to their great selection of vintage, they also have their own line, "misred reconstructed" which is phenomenal!  Here are a few looks that give you the vibe of the store:

Photos via: MISRED Outfitters

Each of the people that work there have some kind of knack for fashion and they will help you put together an outfit that you are comfortable in and will LOVE. I can actually speak from personal experience, I wasn't on board with the look of Harem pants, but I went in, and one of the lovely ladies put together a look for me. Now, I have two different pairs of Harem pants and I want to go back for more!

^^ This is me, on a shoot with Nina Grace Photography my whole look is from MISRED! Harem pants and this amazing caftan top reconstructed from a vintage scarf. I love it more every time I wear it! 

So friends, I urge you to visit MISRED for some of your holiday shopping, clothing, jewelry, shoes and bags, I guarantee you will find some amazing things for people on your list. 

"like" them on Facebook

and visit them in person:

615 Central Ave. 

St. Pete, FL 33701

Happy LOCAL Holiday Shopping!!

xo}L

Day 2 of 31 Days of LOCAL Holiday Shopping! }Beauty

Welcome to day 2 of "31 Days of  LOCAL Holiday Shopping"! With the frenzy of finding the perfect gifts, fighting crazy traffic and picking the perfect outfits for the next few weeks of Holiday parties, you can't neglect your locks! So today's local shopping post is on you guessed it: HAIR! Here are two local ladies that will polish your split ends off and you will be feeling stylish and beautiful.

For my Central Florida followers, let me introduce to you Brittney Costine, stylist at Studio 323 Brittney is a Paul Mitchell hair stylist with a love for color, she can make you whichever color you desire. She brings a fresh and very well educated vibe to the Lakeland hair scene. (Brittney has been doing my hair for many years, I am always pleased with the outcome!)

Here are a few images of her work:

Jeffrey Williams Boring Photography

Both photos via: Brittney's Facebook Page

You can see more of Brittney's work, contact info and to book Here

The next gal, Myah Faraone Caudill, of Studio 9 North is for my Tampa Bay followers. Myah comes to us from the great state of New York, and she brings along all of her urban flair, positive energy and creative vibes. 

Here are a few images of Myah's work:

Both photos via: Myah's Facebook Page

You can see more of Myah's work, contact info and book Here.

Hope you enjoy one of these ladies to make your holiday looks complete!

Happy Holidays!

xo}L

Small Business Saturday! Spotlight: Eugenia Woods, 31 days of Christmas Shopping!

Well my friends, today is Small Business Saturday! You may have stood in line at Best Buy and Target to get those electronic deals yesterday. But from here on out, I encourage you to shop local for your Holiday needs! So, I am making it a little easy for you. Every day, for the next weeks, I am going to feature a small business in the Tampa Bay area. If you have a suggestion for a small business shout out, I would love to hear from you please email me your candidates to be featured.

To kick off this series of blog post, I selected one of my favorite local St. Pete shops: Eugenia Woods , a sister owned company in sunny St. Petersburg, FL , they sell handmade womens accessories with a vintage twist!

Here are a few items you will find in their shop:

Beautiful handmade bags, so many styles to match all the girls on your holiday list!

Unique veiled beanies, (I have one of these, it's such a show stopper, I love it!)

Funky collars of all different fabrics, to add a little somethin' somethin' to your outfit!

Stop by their shop, at the 600 Block of St. Pete, FL, their address is: 

645 Central Ave #10

St. Pete, FL 33701

Or if you can't make it in person, check out their Etsy Shop Here!

Also, show them some Facebook love and "like" their page!

Happy Holiday Shopping!

xo}L

**All photos via Eugenia Woods

St. Pete Swoon, Part I (Paper Street Market)

Today the weather has been quite gloomy due to the Tropical Storm brewing in the air. It's okay though, I didn't let this gray weather get my Saturday down.

This morning I was browsing Facebook and I ran across a post from Stiltskin Studios talking about a sidewalk sale down at Paper Street Market. Intrigued, I hopped in the Jeep and journeyed down to good 'ol St. Pete. I had no idea what I was in store for....

So let me introduce you to the wonderful Paper Street Market. It's a great shop owned by a husband and wife team, Sean and Celesta. You can tell they really love what they do, it gushes out of them!

I love their tag line "Antiques For A New Generation". It's so true, our generation is looking for a different kind of antique. While Rococo Chairs are wonderful, there is something about a rusted piece of industrial furniture that makes me excited and ready to drop it into a lucky interior somewhere.

Here are a few things that caught my attention as I walked through their shop...

Calling all camera lovers! Take a look at this awesome lamp crafted by a local artist, it's base has a camera!! How cool is that? Oh yes, and you vintage drinkers, they have some pretty sweet old school bottles as well. I would like to deck a bar cart out with these...

Paper Street Market also has a great selection of re-finished and un-finished furniture. Along with some great lighting. Lighting varies from task lighting and decorative lighting. I loved some of their ceiling pendants.

Aren't these vintage photo prints so fantastic? They are mounted on a linear board...

I mentioned they had furniture right? Oh yea, but did I mention how GREAT the prices were?

 I love this three drawer dresser...

Paper Street also has a HUGE selection of industrial letters, all different sizes and colors, I want to get a big "S" for my soon to be new last name! ;) Oh yea and check out those sweet coke crates...

Last but surely, most definitely not least, these glass beauties caught my attention. I want to figure out some way to make them into an interesting chandelier.... we'll see what I come up with...

I hope you're as excited about Paper Street Market as I am! Get over there and pump some industrial finds into your interior. Be sure to share some pics if you do. And when your there, tell Sean and Celesta I say hi! :)