Another Amazing Shop!

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 Chateau Sonoma
 

How do I love thee?

  
Let me count the ways...





 


























































































































It never fails to take my breath away!

 











Comments

Everything Coastal said…
Hi sweetie! Oh, I have missed reading your posts... have been so swamped with our website, that I haven't had one second to stop by and say hi. Love this store profile and photos - hope you don't mind if I share on our Caron's Beach House facebook page. Maybe we can take a journey one day, and you can show me your favorite haunts in Sonoma!
February 10, 2011 at 9:16 PM
Nita Stacy said…
What a great place. I see lots of good things there.
February 10, 2011 at 9:49 PM
Privet and Holly said…
You had me at
Sonoma....{SIGH}!
Sonoma, sunshine
and and a darling
shop....Thanks for
letting me ride
along, if only for
a few minutes!
xx Suzanne
February 11, 2011 at 3:02 AM
Simple Daisy said…
oh my goodness! What a fantastic little shop!! I love those sparkly letters:)
Well...really I love too many things in that shop!! Thank for taking us along!
February 11, 2011 at 3:11 AM
jeanette from everton terrace said…
You find the best places! I so loved this stroll this morning. I want everything in there. The water balls are quite interesting, have never heard of them before. I'm glad you took a larger photo of the description.
February 11, 2011 at 4:40 AM
Party Resources said…
I need to get back to Sonoma soon and I love this store! Happy weekend!
February 11, 2011 at 5:21 AM
Kathy said…
Love the waterballs....thanks for the close-up of their story! k
February 11, 2011 at 6:06 AM
vignette design said…
One of my favorite stores and places to visit for inspiration is Chateau Sonoma. You made me realize it has been a while, so now will have to take a little detour on our way to Sonoma this weekend. Did you buy anything?
February 11, 2011 at 7:43 AM
La Dolfina said…
Hi Dolores!
Chateau Sonoma is probably my favorite all time shop and yes I did leave with a little something... a small vintage bowling pin :)
Have fun this weekend!!
xo
February 11, 2011 at 8:03 AM
Hill Country House Girl said…
WOW! I love learning about shops like this one! Amazingly creative displays and wonderful merchandise! Now if only I could get out there.........thanks for the tour!!
February 11, 2011 at 11:36 AM
quintessence said…
OK - this is most definitely my favorite so far!! You had me at that first fabulous shot!
February 11, 2011 at 1:52 PM
Scarlett Fiona Reed said…
There are not many shops that I love as much as mine, but this is one of them. I stop every time I go up there. Sarah's business card even inspired mine 6 years ago! Nice post!
February 11, 2011 at 2:25 PM
cjsullivan133 said…
Beautiful photo's Terri.
February 11, 2011 at 5:30 PM
Tuuli - Lumo Lifestyle said…
What a fun place! Could spend hours there.

I am a bit annoyed, I was four days in Paris and didn't have time to visit any antique shops. Have to go there for the weekend before the September fairs, so I have time to visit les marchés aux Puces in Clignancourt and Porte de Vanves
February 12, 2011 at 2:03 AM
Acquired Objects said…
Wholly cow that place looks like quite the treasure trove! Shame I live so far away from it!
February 12, 2011 at 6:14 AM
Tracie~MyPetiteMaison said…
Just found your blog, so glad I did.
I love Chateau Sonoma, haven't been there for a while, looks as though they've really filled it up since last time I was there... do think a field trip is in order for inspiration!

Beautiful photos (and inspiration).
February 12, 2011 at 9:10 AM
debra @ 5th and state said…
that glorious shop alone merits a trip to sonoma! as a shop owner i adore seeing how other shops vignette and the merchandise they carry. this one was a real treat, as are your photoraphs
best
debra
February 13, 2011 at 8:12 PM
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