Shabby, Ultra Chic

I was in Venice, CA on Abbot Kinney Blvd yesterday. I couldn't resist taking a few photos at the home decor store, Bountiful:


The store and all its back rooms are packed with treasures.There are even couches, armoires and statues of saints (!) in the rafters:

The front of the building still displays an old hardware store sign.But it doesn't take long to figure out that this place isn't selling hammers and nails...

It's incredibly expensive. (You could spend $20,000 on a couple of columns...)


But it's really a feast for the eyes...



And great inspiration too...



More about the store here.