Monday, August 17, 2009

Half Moon Bay Part I

I've really been doing the staycation thing this summer. A week ago it was Monterey for the day and this past Saturday, Lauren, her friend and I went to Half Moon Bay for the day. It's only about a 45 minute drive from my apartment.
This was one of the few nice shops there. It's called Quintessence and it's located on Main Street in Half Moon Bay. They also have a shop in Menlo Park, California for those of you in Northern California.
I love French Country Decor! My problem is I like a lot of different styles of decorating! I want them all!





I LOVE this white mirror (above)!!! I didn't even notice it when I was in the store! Isn't it gorgeous!
Tomorrow I share some more pictures from my staycation trip to Half Moon Bay.

40 comments:

  1. Debbies-English-TreasuresAugust 17, 2009 12:14 PM

    SUCH BEAUTIFUL AND INSPIRING PHOTOS!
    I WISH WE HAD PRETTY SHOPS LIKE THE ONE YOU JUST SHOWED US, HERE IN ENGLAND!
    CAN`T WAIT TO SEE MORE...

    ENJOY LIFE`S SIMPLE TREASURES,
    DEBBIE MOSS

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  2. Arleen @ Seasons for All at HomeAugust 17, 2009 12:46 PM

    Hi Cindy. Staycations are great, especially these days. Thanks for sharing all these photographs; I really should get to Half Moon Bay at some point. Have a great week! ~Arleen

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  3. CarolynAugust 17, 2009 12:59 PM

    Hi Cindy,
    another great shop. You have lots to see and close to home I am sure.
    we are having a heat wave here and I don't want to go anywhere until it cools off.

    Carolyn

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  4. Debra@CommonGroundAugust 17, 2009 1:00 PM

    Oh Cindy, I'm just in love with those lambs! I did a post recently with just a smidgen of my collection. I have at least one more to do. I'm with you on "staycations". Less money, and you aren't exhausted when you get home! LOL.
    Debra

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  5. Love the Decor!August 17, 2009 1:01 PM

    Beautiful shop! I love my small town, but shopping is almost non existent! Thanks for sharing. I could almost feel as if I were there. :)

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  6. PeggyAugust 17, 2009 1:38 PM

    Cindy, Thank you for sharing the great shopping in Half Moon Bay. I almost feel like I was there. How lucky to have such great shops. Our little town in western PA has a few "country" stores, but we don't have anything like you pictured. What fun it was to browse with you. Peggy from PA

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  7. Esther SundayAugust 17, 2009 2:00 PM

    Oh, girl. Now you are hitting home! Born and raised in HMB as you may recall! Parents still there. When I go visit, one thing I do is walk from Pillar Point Harbor all the way to HMB along the coastline, have coffee on Main St. and then browse all these shops! Then my pops drives down and picks me up. Memories, memories!!!! Can't wait to see more pics!

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  8. Glenda/MidSouthAugust 17, 2009 2:15 PM

    My kind of shop. Sure do like those birdcages. Thanks for sharing.

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  9. RhondiAugust 17, 2009 3:03 PM

    What a beautiful shop. Everything looks VERY expensive! I love the birdcages.

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  10. LindaAugust 17, 2009 3:54 PM

    Cindy I love your pictures. So glad you got to go on a "staycation",...those can be fun,and less tiring.

    I wanted to know if I can use your cute little "Please no blog awards" picture to post on my blog?

    I get awards and then I don't have the time to post them and pass them on, cuz I am so unsavvy when it comes to tech stuff, that it takes me forever to try to do those. I do appreciate them and don't want to hurt anyone's feelings and I thought that was a cute way to not accept them.

    Thanks,...let me know.
    Linda @ Truthful Tidbits

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  11. Whatever Is LovelyAugust 17, 2009 4:04 PM

    Hello Cindy! Gorgeous shop! Lovely pictures! I'm new to blogging.. but have been following yours for quite some time. You are always so inspiring! Thanks for sharing & looking forward to seeing part 2!
    Hope you have a wonderful week!
    ~ Teresa

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  12. just a little bit shabbyAugust 17, 2009 4:09 PM

    OOOOOO! I'll take one of everything!Great shop, great pictures! Thanks for sharing! Staycations give you more money to spend on get "stuff"!!
    Sandy

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  13. Crystal Rose CottageAugust 17, 2009 4:39 PM

    Nice shop with great decorating items! Hope you are enjoying your "staycation"!
    ~Patti

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  14. Jenny FrohAugust 17, 2009 4:48 PM

    What a beautiful shop! I LOVE those lambs in the first picture!!! They are precious!
    Hope you'll stop by my blog and say hi :)
    Jenny

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  15. Susie QAugust 17, 2009 5:42 PM

    I love that screen in the first shots...and those toile drapes...sigh. I have GOT to get going on our bedroom!

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  16. BeverlyAugust 17, 2009 5:58 PM

    What a wonderful store. I believe I could stay in there for hours. And, those birdcages are gorgeous.

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  17. Cottage RoseAugust 17, 2009 6:00 PM

    Hello Cindy; I really love all the beautiful things in the shops. I don't think I have one kind of style either,,, so many lovely things to see an touch,,, oh to be able to buy one of every thing...lol;;; can't wait to see more..

    Hugs;
    Alaura

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  18. CindyAugust 17, 2009 6:34 PM

    That looks like a wonderful place to visit. I love a look into these great shops via the internet. Hugs Cindy S

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  19. Pug1August 17, 2009 7:18 PM

    The lambs are adorable! CHEERS! Michele

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  20. Tammy518August 17, 2009 7:25 PM

    That looks like such a neat store. I would definitely get into trouble there!

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  21. ElaineAugust 17, 2009 7:35 PM

    Another great store. I also like many styles of decor. Sometimes pulling it all together is a challenge. I've found rotating my
    "stuff" works best and friends like it because there's always something interesting to look at.

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  22. Jacqueline @ HOMEAugust 17, 2009 8:00 PM

    On a holiday to California from England a good few years ago now, we visited Half Moon Bay and went to a restaurant called Papa Georgios which has been a very dear memory to me...it was wonderful.. I think that we must pay a return visit to see these gorgeous shops. XXXX

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  23. beachvintage.comAugust 17, 2009 8:43 PM

    oohhh, I love that big pale green birdcage and the birdy cushions.

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  24. UnknownAugust 17, 2009 9:17 PM

    Cindy, lucky for us, we live where many come to vacation. ;)

    I am crazy for the last photo of the headboard, so whimsical! The pink wicker lounge, I gotta have it!

    Great photos! Thanks for taking us along!

    Tina

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  25. French-KissedAugust 17, 2009 10:25 PM

    How fortunate you are to have such great staycation destinations near your home. What a great store...wish I could check out that fabulous basket on the table with what looks like lavender in it. If I can't go myself, your photos are the next best thing!
    ~J~

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  26. The CottageAugust 17, 2009 10:33 PM

    What a charming shop! I just found your blog and love it! You have a great style and I agree, I like lots of styles too, it's sometimes hard to stay focused on one!
    Sandi

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  27. nina@themissadventuresofninaAugust 18, 2009 5:48 AM

    Beautiful, so much so I think the Hubs and I may need to take a vacation on your neck of the woods.
    I always say there is so much to see in our little piece of America.
    Keep the picturs coming.

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  28. UnknownAugust 18, 2009 7:21 AM

    What a gorgeous gorgeous shop. Browsing through your photographs filled me with inspiration and I wasn't even there. I also love French Country because it is both elegant and cozy.

    Karen

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  29. Bendito ColibríAugust 18, 2009 7:51 AM

    hola... un sueño poder pasear por esas tiendas tan bellas, me encantaron las bandejas, una inspiración como siempre.
    cariños.

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  30. GingerAugust 18, 2009 8:39 AM

    Cindy, you live in such a beautiful part of Calif. that I wouldn't want to leave either. Lots of things to see, and neat shops to check out.
    I love the bunnies.

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  31. Lou Cinda @ Tattered HydrangeasAugust 18, 2009 9:56 AM

    I LOVE this shop! Love the lambs!

    Can't wait to see more!

    Lou Cinda

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  32. SYDAugust 18, 2009 10:38 AM

    I really like your pictures. Very nice. I definitely picked up some ideas for my own home.

    I haven't been to Half Moon Bay, but was in Monterey recently. Love it there.

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  33. FrenchGardenHouseAugust 18, 2009 12:39 PM

    Let's move in there and call it our home! :)
    xo Lidy

    love it all. so pretty.

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  34. Mo..."Mo's Cottage"August 18, 2009 2:56 PM

    Hi Cindy,
    Thank you for stopping by it was so good to see your comment....I just saw the mirror on your post.....I would love to know how much they wanted for it....if you remember I bought mine at Home Goods and it was I think $149..it is the same one !!!!...my friend bought a bench at Ross a while back for around $140 or so and we saw it at a store for almost $600......can you believe that.....see if you wait long enough something will always show up.....Hoping to get back in the swing of blogging next month.....I have had a nice long rest and am getting ready to tackle some fun projects....hope your summer has been a fun one....can not believe it is almost September.....
    Take care.
    Hugs,
    Mo :-)

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  35. Hopechest BrideAugust 18, 2009 5:38 PM

    What a beautiful shop. I would love to spend a couple of hours walking around it.

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  36. Linda QAugust 18, 2009 9:15 PM

    Oh gosh what a great place to shop and if not to get ideas. See several things that I love!!
    You always take such great photos, thanks for sharing!
    Linda

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  37. Cynthia ThomasAugust 19, 2009 12:15 PM

    Beautiful photos, would love to visit Half Moon, looks so peaceful!!

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  38. JudiAugust 19, 2009 8:05 PM

    Hi Cindy
    How far are you from Half Moon Bay? I love your pictures. When we were there in California we also drove through Half Moon Bay on our way back to SanFrancisco.
    It sounds like you had a really delish lunch while you were there.
    I missed the antique store!!!! Ooh my there are so many nice things in there..*sigh*.

    Congrats to the winner of the lovely set.
    Have a great day!!
    Judi

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  39. CouutryAugust 21, 2009 5:00 AM

    Half Moon Bay seems so beautiful the shops are nice!!!!

    Cathy

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  40. Cathy - Country CottageAugust 21, 2009 5:02 AM

    Half Moon Bay seems so beautiful the shops are nice!!!!

    Cathy

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Thank you so much for taking the time to leave me a comment! ~Cindy