Antiques and Raoul Textiles in California

 While I was in California I got to wander through a lovely group shop in Summerland, just south of Santa Barbara, called the Summerland Antique Collective. 

 I knew it was going to be a good shop the instant I stepped inside.

 Chock full of a great variety of vintage and antique furnishings , this is the source for a decorating project one may have, or just for browsing....whichever, this is a great spot to explore.

Isn't this set of low lockers unusual and cool?

Loved this French statuary.....

See what I mean? Something for everyone!

 

 

I know....gorgeous, right?

 

Love the mirror leaning against the old shutters, and the standing lanterns are very handsome!

Of course, being the crazy lover of so TOO many things, I love the airplanes, too - formal, informal, folky, bring it on!

Maybe my most favorite thing, for whatever reason, were the two vintage red and yellow life preservers.
They just pop on either side of the green box. Oh, and the bamboo mirrors on either side were great looking too.

Whatever your fancy, I'll bet you could feed it here at the Summerland Antique Collective.


Next stop was  quick dash into the retail shop of Raoul Textiles.

 Loved the entire store on State Street in Santa Barbara as soon as I walked in!

 

 Racks and racks of gorgeous fabrics.

One of my favorites.............

 Wonderful basket of my weakness - pillows!

Charming.

The best was a basket of cut yardage and I scored some beauties!



I am thinking of covering these old office chairs.

Here is my treasure - what do you think? The chairs are upholstered front and back.

Maybe one fabric on one side and the other on the back? The photos do not seem to do justice to the rich colors in the fabrics.

I also thought about painting the wood on the chairs a creamy white......what do you think?

 It was an impulsive purchase but one I think I will be very happy with!
Sorry for the wrinkles.

Thoughts? Ideas?

As always, thank you for reading Hill Country House!!