Whenever we go to San Diego, we always stay on Coronado Island. Coronado Island is a truly charming town with a relaxed, beachy feel. Despite it's moniker, it's actually a peninsula that is situated across the bay from downtown San Diego. The main street of Coronado is lined with a myriad of fabulous restaurants and fun boutiques. One of my all time favorite shops is the Seaside Papery...
The window displays at Seaside Papery are always so dreamy and whimsical. The garlands of colorful butterflies are their trademark. And just look at this gorgeous paper dress...
The bodice is made out of paper drink umbrellas and the skirt is comprised of rolled-up patterned papers!
They also have a lovely, well-edited selection of greeting cards...
and lots of pretty stationary and gifts...
The Attic is another beautiful shop that I totally adore.
It has a great selection of new and vintage, beachy-shabby chic items...
You can find everything from vintage fabric pillows...
or even a vintage wedding gown!
Coronado is such a wonderful and relaxing place to vacation. If you are planning a visit, I highly recommend staying at the Hotel Del Coronado - it's a beautiful, 120 year-old victorian resort that sits on 28 acres of Pacific coastline.
Well, that's it for San Diego. Next, I'll be working my way up the coast to L.A. and showing you some of the beautiful shops that I found along the way
Happy Weekend!
:-)
Jessica
My husband and I stayed on Coronado for our honeymoon 5 years ago. I would love to go back. We stayed at El Cordova Hotel, and it was great. So were the restaurants there.
Posted by: Katie | August 01, 2010 at 08:41 PM
Hi, I really enjoyed visiting your blog. I adore Coronado Island. I have been going there since I was little. There wasnt even a bridge, you got to take the ferry. Very pretty pictures!
Gail
Posted by: gail friend | August 01, 2010 at 11:53 PM
You always find the BEST places filled with such Joy and beauty...thanks for sharing. xoxoo
Posted by: koralee | August 02, 2010 at 09:48 AM
ok, i'm going with next time!
sue :)
Posted by: sue mannel | August 02, 2010 at 10:20 AM
We recently went to San Diego and wanted to go there but never did. I was so bummed too because it looks so lovely (and that paperie, oh my...pure heaven!
Jamie :)
Posted by: A Forest Frolic | August 02, 2010 at 02:40 PM
That vintage wedding dress almost makes me want to get married all over again. Almost. Throw in a stay at Hotel Coronado and you'll have me quickly saying "I do!"
Posted by: Kathi | August 02, 2010 at 03:51 PM
That paper dress is fabulous! Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Laurie | August 02, 2010 at 06:08 PM
What an amazing trip you are taking! *jealous* But since I am not able to go for now, it is such a treasure to read of your journeys and see all the lovely things you have discovered along the way! The whimsical beauty of the paper and butterfly vignette put a smile on my face that is still there! Thanks and happy trails to you ;-)
Posted by: Krishana | August 05, 2010 at 10:54 AM
I just read this post and wanted to thank you for including our store! Wish I would have known you were in the shop that day..next time be sure to say something. :) Your blog is gorgeous!
Nancy
Posted by: Nancy | August 31, 2010 at 03:14 PM