Antiquing in Santa Monica, CA
Last week, a group of us from the company, went to Los Angeles, California to present our new line of Martha Stewart Living products available exclusively at the Home Depot. This Home Depot Managers meeting was held at the new Marriott in Santa Monica. We had a three-hour break between that presentation and an upfront dinner for advertisers held at the Montage, in Beverly Hills. Robin Marino, our CEO, and I decided to take the time to explore some antique stores and to scout around in Santa Monica. We went to Wertz Brothers Antique Mart, Inner Gardens, and Mary Steenburgen’s Rooms and Gardens. Here are some photos of what we found. Also, don't forget to check out Kevin Sharkey's blog Home Design With Kevin Sharkey for more photos from our L.A trip!
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- I saw many things I would have bought, such as this outdoor planter encrusted with small conch shells – perfect for my East Hampton place.
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- A closeup of the shell covered urn – it is quite extraordinary!
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- Fire King is still really hot.
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- There are many, many cases full of all kinds of treasures – jewelry, porcelain, dolls, glassware, etc., etc.
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- I was very much drawn to the étagère stand in metal – I thought this would make a good plant stand.
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- At Wertz, I discovered this beautiful two tiered cart with glass shelves – If polished, it would be perfect for my daughter’s new apartment
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- Another view of the cart – I did not purchase it yet.
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- This is a typical booth at Wertz – chock full of stuff!
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- Silver was available in quantity at Wertz – lots of napkin rings.
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- I started a collection of old baby dishes years ago – this one was not in perfect shape, so it stayed in California.
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- Another view of the baby’s dish and saucer – it was engraved with the name, Janice, on the bowl and on the saucer.
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- Engraved with nursery rhymes, these childrens’ silver items are really cute and beautiful.
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- I collect old taxidermy and this river otter caught my eye at Wertz – it was a little mangy, however.
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- We were given a warm greeting as we entered – he was very happy to see two New Yorkers with ‘big eyes.’
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- The first stop on our antiques jaunt – Wertz Brothers Antique Mart – a wonderful antiques mall
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- The plantings at Inner Gardens are just phenomenal – this old yellow planter contains beautiful orchids and succulents.
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- Air plants will do just fine in an arid planter, like this – this is a very pretty example.
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- Another fine example of arid loving plants
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- These unusual bronzy bromeliads were planted in faux bois tabletop containers.
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- I loved these wicker chairs, painted a nondescript shade of gray – they were comfortable and sturdy.
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- At Inner Gardens, old iron shelving is newly transformed into giant, very heavy, dining tables – very beautiful!
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- A low, wide, prostrate aloe planted with echevarias, in an incredibly lovely stone planter.
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- A stone terra cotta colored planter filled with succulents
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- A better look at the tree plant stand – it has a long provenance and is very, very lovely – it was priced at $15,000!!!!
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- An amazing ancient cactus – well-planted in an iron container
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- The only artificial thing in inner gardens was this very lifelike bonsai tree.
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- Three ponytail palms planted in a large Chinese pot
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- Shapely bronze dishes at Inner Gardens created by a sculptor
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- Another shapely dish
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- At Inner Gardens – This wrought iron tree is a two-part sculpture in the shape of a tree, which has holders for live potted plants – I love its size and form.
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- At Rooms and Gardens, the lovely shop owned by Mary Steenburgen, I found a pair of over-sized lanterns – these can be used indoors or out.
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- A closeup of the iron hanging lanterns, which I loved. Mary’s shop has an eclectic assortment of home furnishings, ranging from lamps, wicker, candles, linens, and dishes.
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