Pretty Shopping: Ocean Beach, CA

When visiting Southern California, I never miss a trip to the Ocean Beach antiques district.  This little beach town (located just a few miles northwest of downtown San Diego) is home to a great number of antique shops, including two of my very favorites: Cottage Antiques and Vignettes.

Cottage Antiques is a beautiful shop filled with shabby-cottage antiques.

It is owned by the lovely Cordelia Mendoza and her husband, Bob.  Cordelia is an experienced designer and it shows in her shop's gorgeous displays.

There is also an extensive selection of antiques for the patio and garden.

You may remember that I wrote about Vignettes when I visited the shop last year.  I couldn't wait to go back again and it's easy to see why...

They have a staggering array of vintage lighting...

and furniture...

...and so many pretty, pretty things.

I hope I'm not boring you with all these shop photos - especially since there are many more to come (I haven't even shown you L.A.!). And, in case you are wondering if I purchased anything in all the wonderful shops that I have been talking about, the answer is "yes!" - so stayed turned for some pics of my fabulous finds...

Happy Tuesday!

:-)

Jessica

Comments

[My Blessed Serendipity Life]

I love that blue vanity! Can't wait to see what you found.

Danielle

[charmaine deadman]

oh my gosh! I love handmade soap.. and those ruffled pillows from Vignettes are so so precious! Thanks for sharing the awesome goodies!
Blessings,
Charmaine

[Erin]

I'm really enjoying your CA posts! I lived in San Diego for 7 years and never went to these stores! I can't believe I missed all of this. I'm on the east coast now. I can't wait to see the rest of your posts!

[Ellen]

Thank you for sharing your trip with us. Your pictures are amazing to say the least. I just want to step through the computer and go shopping there. I LOVE handmade soap!! The colors, the eye candy, inside outside, oh my! How did you stop yourself from buying everything? ;))

Love your blog!
Ellen

[sue mannel]

pls pls pls bore us with some more....i want to live in all thise shops!!!

sue

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I want those lacy white iron chairs and outdoor table. They would look great with ice cream :)

[Debi Arend]

Love your beautiful items. I would love to be added to your mailing list. Please. I am just getting started collecting colored glass. I especially love the blue glass and the pink glass. Any idea on how I can learn more about glass collecting, identifying them, learning of their value, etc.