Antiques and Raoul Textiles in California

 While I was in California I got to wander through a lovely group shop in Summerland, just south of Santa Barbara, called the Summerland Antique Collective. 

 I knew it was going to be a good shop the instant I stepped inside.

 Chock full of a great variety of vintage and antique furnishings , this is the source for a decorating project one may have, or just for browsing....whichever, this is a great spot to explore.

Isn't this set of low lockers unusual and cool?

Loved this French statuary.....

See what I mean? Something for everyone!

 

 

I know....gorgeous, right?

 

Love the mirror leaning against the old shutters, and the standing lanterns are very handsome!

Of course, being the crazy lover of so TOO many things, I love the airplanes, too - formal, informal, folky, bring it on!

Maybe my most favorite thing, for whatever reason, were the two vintage red and yellow life preservers.
They just pop on either side of the green box. Oh, and the bamboo mirrors on either side were great looking too.

Whatever your fancy, I'll bet you could feed it here at the Summerland Antique Collective.


Next stop was  quick dash into the retail shop of Raoul Textiles.

 Loved the entire store on State Street in Santa Barbara as soon as I walked in!

 

 Racks and racks of gorgeous fabrics.

One of my favorites.............

 Wonderful basket of my weakness - pillows!

Charming.

The best was a basket of cut yardage and I scored some beauties!



I am thinking of covering these old office chairs.

Here is my treasure - what do you think? The chairs are upholstered front and back.

Maybe one fabric on one side and the other on the back? The photos do not seem to do justice to the rich colors in the fabrics.

I also thought about painting the wood on the chairs a creamy white......what do you think?

 It was an impulsive purchase but one I think I will be very happy with!
Sorry for the wrinkles.

Thoughts? Ideas?

As always, thank you for reading Hill Country House!!

Antiques at Just Folk - Just Fabulous

 I am not sure when I first learned of Just Folk, but their website has long been a favorite of mine. Sometimes when I begin to feel my folk art is strange or not as valuable as whatever the latest trend is in antiques or decorating, all I have to do is visit this charming venue to remember the love I have for and the value of, simply charming, extraordinary art created by artists of all walks of life.

 So, recently while planning a trip to visit some colleges out west, I thought to visit this favored website and find out just where in California it is. Imagine my excitement to realize it would literally be right down the road  from where we would be!!

And, as good fortune would have it, we had a day in between college visits. 

I don't have to tell you what we did with our time!

The building was custom designed for the Just Folk gallery. You can read the whole story here.

The rest of my adventure will unfold here. 

I don't think I need to say much. You will see that this is a very special place filled with folk art TREASURE of all sorts. 

Enjoy the photos and leave me a comment if you have a question, or better yet, go visit

 

JUST FOLK !

 One of my favorites - Miss Orange Lips.

This is the inside of the elevator used to go to the second floor. 

Imagine decorating the elevator!! 

How clever is that?

 If you take the stairs rather than the elevator, this big fella is waiting to greet you at the top!

 Mr. Flat Top - isn't he the best!!??

Have you ever in your life seen such a fun way to designate the restrooms!! The sliding doors themselves are to die for!

 I LOVE this guy with his little tin bowler and his funny, primitive legs. Looks like he is just about to dance!

 I took several photos of the space in general. It is perfect for showcasing this amazing collection of American folk art, Traditional antiques and very special outsider art.

And maybe my favorite guy of the whole day......

Hope you enjoyed the photos as much as I enjoyed taking them.

Thanks for reading Hill Country House!