When Nick and I visited California in September, we had the chance to stop by our friends new shop Apples and Oranges at the OC Mart Mix in Costa Mesa. This is a little blurb from their facebook page that explains what the store is all about: Apples & Oranges is a non-profit organization which allows artist, designers, and charitable organizations to be able to have a place to showcase their products with a purpose.
They really have great stuff and I came home with this little hand made pottery item that is a little jewelry dish. It sits right next to my bathroom sink and I put rings and earrings in it. How cute is it?!?!I love it and I also love supporting local artists(even thought I'm not local to Costa Mesa anymore). If you live in Orange County, then you should check it out.
My other new "find" it this set of teak wood bowls (six small bowls and one large) at a local shop here in Skiatook called The Shop Out West. They carry all sorts of stuff, antiques, unique furniture, guitars, dolls and lots of other items. I stop in every once in a while to see what new stuff is for sale. I think I scored with this bowl set for $20. It needs a little TLC, but nothing a little mineral oil can't fix. They will be as good as new once I am done with them. As you can see I am using the large bowl for the ridiculous amount of onions I have right now. For some reason I thought it was a good idea to buy onions at Sams Club.
Lastly, I decided to work on my kitchen decor a little and went to Hobby Lobby to see what I could find. I ended up with 3 really great items that fit so well! I got this lovely rooster and 2 spindle candle holders. See—aren't they fun!
And the pretty Royal Copenhagen plate on the left has been sitting in a cupboard hidden, but now it is on display on top of my kitchen cabinets. This china has been passed from generation to generation. Makes me think of family and Christmas time when we would have meals on this china.
Thats all for now!
-Court
