Old Towne Orange with Scotty

Yesterday I dragged my very supportive [and quite possibly bored] spouse with me to Orange County to meet with the sewing house I am using. I love sharing this whole process with him, and bring him because he might actually think of something I might forget, and also will remember things down the road that I can't. [Plus, I like to think of him as my partner in this whole experience.]

Afterward, we were close enough to Old Towne Orange, and since he'd never been, I wanted to show him some of my favorite places. We started at Gabbi's, which is the best Mexican place I think I've ever been to. Shari brought me there a year ago, and every time we meet, I have to go to Gabbi's! They make a mean Sangria, and after my last lunchtime experience with one, I decided to pass yesterday.

The place is all old brick with an amazing antique bar - I should have taken a picture! It was delish, as always - Scott got tired of me snapping and grabbed the camera, I tried to look non-challant...

That's HIS margarita, not mine. After lunch, I dragged him to all my favorite antique stores, and I tried to look interested when he wandered into comic book stores. One of the best places, Tony's, was closed the last time Shari and I were there, but it's been reopened with a new owner and the place was spiffied up a bit. Tony's used to be a giant salvage yard type place.

[Yes, that does say $15,000]

There are still magnificent doors and stained glass windows, but the place is cleaner and more organized now.

We found an amazing store full of mid-century modern furniture, including the largest selection of Heywood-Wakefield I have seen in one place.

All of it in pristine condition. I only wish I had a house to furnish - and an unlimited budget.

This was a cool idea- framed vintage furniture advertisements in the stairwells.

Fun afternoon with the hubs. On Monday, I'll tell you about production, and what I've learned. I hope you'll check back!

Have a great weekend - and Local Peeps: If you missed the Spring Fling last week, I'll be at the Palos Verdes Farmer's Market tomorrow from 9-1 (actually 6-1, but I wouldn't make you meet me there that early!). Last chance for Mother's Day shopping! I still have clearance items!

Comments

[pam]

Thanks for sharing! I know what you mean about taking someone (especially a husband) along just to listen and remember stuff. My husband is good at that too. Looks like it was a fun day all around.

[Krissy]

Mexican food sounds so good right now. Of course, you just have to mention Mexican food and I'm in the mood. I'll have to keep Gabbi's in mind if I ever go by Orange.

[jennifer m ramos]

That's a great picture of you (Yes you there! Behind the margarita!) Carrie.

[kirsty thomson]

That looks like my kind of size margarita - I think I will have one later before supper!

[Casey]

oh my golly... I'm drooling over the thought of Mexican food right now. ;) lol. I haven't had really good Mexican cuisine since I was in SoCal... *sigh*

thanks for including that picture of the framed furniture ads--I have a ton in old magazines, and I love them, but never thought to utilize them as wall art (and grouped, no less)! :)