Tuesday, June 7, 2011

Tuesday Inspiration: The French Nest


While antiquing in San Anselmo last Sunday, I discovered the most wonderful store.
The French Nest!

When I walked in, it was like I had died and gone to heaven! Located in a 100 year old building in the heart of downtown San Anselmo, the store is like a visit to Paris.

There is an eclectic mix of one of a kind items, many Italian, French and early American.
I spied my willow placemats just inside the front door. The little silver compotes are absolutely adorable.

After "bottom feeding" at the various junk and thrift stores, it was like a breath of fresh air to walk in to French Nest!

It was the eye candy I was craving!


I may have to go back for these glasses.

This is where I found the pair of lamps that I think will be perfect behind the sofa in Asti.

I also found this little plaque for the guest house bathroom in Asti!

So, if you are visiting the Bay Area, or heading up to the Wine Country, take a little detour to San Anselmo. You will love French Nest!
I might just have to make this a regular stop!

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11 comments:

La Dolfina said...

If you go back to get the glasses please take me with you!!!!!
Sorry I've been MIA, I've missed you my friend!!!
xo

Kathysue said...

Great shop, I love antiquing in San Anselmo, it is a charming place to peruse,xo Kathysue

Cait Throop said...

Oh wow!! I'm drooling over that lamp!!!

Silvia said...

Love coming by your blog..Beautiful things:)

Pinky at Designs by Pinky said...

Oh my goodness, SUCH eye candy! I am coveting those willow chargers!!!! I want some so bad!!!! XO, Pinky

Sarah said...

Looks like a great place. I see several things I'd love to bring home. ~ sarah

The enchanted home said...

Hi new to your blog..and so happy to have found you! What a store, looks like the kind of store i could spend all day in:) Fabulous......borrowed a picture above and will give you credit for my post today on chairs...it fits right in! Am your newest follower, please visit me too
www.theenchantedhome.blogspot.com

coastal femme said...

I just love the silver compotes and the chargers. I so enjoy your blog,even though it makes me miss Northern California and wine country. xoxo

VINTAGE HOME lifestyle said...

That shoppe is amazing. It was just revamped and I love the new direction she has gone. Just beautiful! San Anselmo is a jewel.
ox~Cathleen

Allison Shops said...

San Anselmo and the French Nest are always on my must go to list when I visit DD1!

Allison
Atticmag

Lizabeth said...

Wow, that was a great little find! Looks like a place to really take your time in and absorb! Love the lamps!

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