One of my favorite things about visiting home boutiques is often meeting the shop owners.
They always seem to have interesting stories and love to talk about furniture as much as I do.
On my trip to California, I was lucky enough to stumble upon a brand new store where I met the darling Cathy Allen. As it turns out, I popped in on the first day the shop opened it's doors so of course Cathy was chatty and excited. What a treat! Cathy was truly a kindred spirit and I could have talked to her all day about her flea market treats up and down the California coast.
The Faded Awning Collection is located at 7464 Girard Avenue in La Jolla, right across the street from The Girard Avenue Collection and Etceteras so if you plan a visit, you get three wonderful stores all in a row! Cathy's store is a treasure trove of one of a kind antiques and accessories and anything you could ever want to create the perfect coastal retreat. I spent at least an hour just wandering and looking until my husband came back and sweetly told me it was time to leave.
Take a look for yourself:
