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One day I received an email inquiry about a vintage wicker birdcage I had for sale. The person inquiring about it signed off in an unusual manner. Simply Xo c   It turned out to be the fabulous Celerie Kemble! We all know that the world has become much more intimate and connecting with each other much more organic. Well that inquiry led me into finding her a number of items and accessories for her Tropical Retreat in the Dominican Republic!   Let's just say it was quite an adventure and a dream come true for me. Finding rare and unusual things is my forte and selling them to designers is my ultimate goal. Well that came to fruition with the publication of Celerie's Dominican Republic Retreat  in Architectural Digest this month! This particular piece found its way front...

  I discovered Jux.ta.po.si.tion Home on my last visit to the Newport Coast and couldn't wait to come back! It is located on the Pacific Coast Highway across from Crystal Cove State Park Beach. This time  I had the pleasure of meeting the owner, Michele Graham, who is as delightful as her shop! She gave me "carte blanche" in allowing me to show you around her seriously amazing store.  You know I have seen and shown you a lot of great stores but this one has to be at the top of my list! It has the perfect mix of fabulous... both vintage & new. I love these soy candles in re-purposed coffee cans! The displays and vignettes are mesmerizing. Can you tell I love it here? I love how she incorporated this vintage door. I thought of my friend Donna of A Perfect Gray when I came upon these mannequins. Donna, this one's for you! I'm loving this slip covered headboard and see this easily done with any number of styles from MoreHeadboards...