1/29/12

An English design twist in Summerland Calif.

We never grow tired of this style.The English country style with these wonderful pillows that have an ethnic feel. This is a little store in Summerland California that portrays a Santa Barbra style.











Santa Barbra home style reflects the town's atmosphere, comfortable and relaxed. The ocean breezes and the laid back atmosphere reflects the style of design.









The soft colors of blues, a red almost pink tone and tangerine are so pretty.












 














Now it's Julie's turn to get caught in the picture of the mirror.












 
















Love all these old pots...























Notice the book in the back titled Chintz. We have not seen Chintz fabrics for a while.  Maureen over at Eclectic revisited feels that English country Style is going to make a come back.










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We love the flare of India printed pillows and the old pine furniture from the 1800s. The old pine furniture is hard to find these days. It's a nice change from the grayed out furniture and still be on the lighter side. Do you think we are going to see English country style make a come back this year?





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22 comments:

  1. The enchanted homeJanuary 30, 2012 at 3:39 AM

    What a fabulous shop! I love literally every single item in the store.....stunning!

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  2. Pat@Back Porch MusingsJanuary 30, 2012 at 4:08 AM

    Incredibly beautiful shop! Would love to spend some time there.

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  3. Teresa Hatfield ~ Splendid SassJanuary 30, 2012 at 6:53 AM

    This is worth driving for! Love everything about this store. Love British design. So warm and substantial.
    Thank you for sharing. Have a nice Monday.
    Teresa
    xoxo

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  4. AnonymousJanuary 30, 2012 at 6:56 AM

    gorgeous colors..and those book cases in the last image! to die for..love pillows of all styles but these are simply divine..
    best,
    maureen

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  5. Acquired ObjectsJanuary 30, 2012 at 8:53 AM

    Looks like a wonderful shop I saw a few things I wouldn't mind bring home. I think because of Downton Abby it might bring a few English things around but I don't see it making a big return. People seem to still be in their neutral period with a shot of color thrown in for a pop.

    XX
    Debra~

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  6. Stacy CUrranJanuary 30, 2012 at 12:50 PM

    SO many things I would love to try in my house! Great post!
    Stacy

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  7. Thoughts on DesignJanuary 30, 2012 at 1:55 PM

    I could snap up the bergere in the second photo in an instant.

    Good question... Will English Country come back? So far, we're not seeing in New England. We're seeing softer patterns, colors and textures all heavily influenced by Shingle Style architecture in the suburbs, while quite contemporary interiors tend to be the "norm" in Boston, especially with the under 40's. We will occasionally do a piece of furniture in a fabric that resembles chintz, but that'a about as close as it gets. However.... I have noticed that the local Barnes and Noble is carrying two English Design magazines, both quite traditional. Maybe they know something we don't...

    Cheers,
    John

    Cheers,
    John

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  8. Chic ColesJanuary 30, 2012 at 3:21 PM

    What a beautiful store and we could not help but notice the art work.Stunning.

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  9. VieraJanuary 30, 2012 at 4:50 PM

    Love the fabrics.
    X
    V

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  10. Sharon Lee JohnsonJanuary 31, 2012 at 1:30 AM

    Beautiful pictures. I would be happy if this style made a comeback but preferably in a less fussy way then before, which is what I think Maureen predicted. x Sharon

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  11. AnonymousJanuary 31, 2012 at 4:22 AM

    I could get lost in there for a bit! xo

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  12. KarenJanuary 31, 2012 at 5:55 AM

    I love this post. I haven't been to Summerland in years and although it's a 2 1/2 hour drive I see from this shop that it would be well worth it. As an Anglophile I confess I've kept most of my English accents but Chintz isn't one of them. It began to feel dated to me, even though I still love seeing it, especially on down-stuffed chairs. Thanks for this.
    Karen

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  13. A room with a viewJanuary 31, 2012 at 12:53 PM

    Such a beautiful store to get lost in - I love the old books and those pots as well as the block-printed pillows.

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  14. debra @ 5th and stateJanuary 31, 2012 at 1:13 PM

    the anglophile in me always hopes for a greater emphasis on english country style. this shop epitomizes the look so beautifully, great read!
    debra

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  15. AnonymousJanuary 31, 2012 at 3:39 PM

    enjoyed the tour of selections dahhling... such a cute post of the English Country - California style!

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  16. Castles Crowns and CottagesJanuary 31, 2012 at 3:39 PM

    GOOD EVENING !

    Thank you for visiting my blog! I will be posting a new post on Friday, my usual posting day. But with school being so busy, I had to take a break! LOVE LOVE the English country style...so cozy!! Anita

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  17. Sami PatJanuary 31, 2012 at 5:25 PM

    "Maureen over at Eclectic revisited feels that English country Style is going to make a come back."

    While I hope she is right for the wonderfully comfortable eclectic scope of possibilities - but with not so much chintz!!

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  18. Stacy CUrranFebruary 1, 2012 at 7:13 AM

    Julie and Danni... I was just about to say the same thing as the previous commenter! It does seem to be making a comeback. This post shows really great examples of the style...just lovely!
    Stacy

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  19. UnknownFebruary 1, 2012 at 8:38 PM

    Lovely. I think we'll see English country more and more. I think people like pattern and color and might be tiring of all the greige.

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  20. designchicFebruary 1, 2012 at 8:39 PM

    Love this style and the antique books and paintings are gorgeous...my kind of shop!!

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  21. savvycityfarmerFebruary 2, 2012 at 6:10 AM

    for some odd reason, I want everything you have!!!
    silly me


    thanks for linking up ... please display a link back ❤
    see ya next week

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  22. JessieFebruary 3, 2012 at 7:25 AM

    Lovely shop, adore the pillows and mirror! Thanks for sharing!

    P/S: Come by and enter my current giveaway for a chance to win a $50 Kirkland's gift card if you like!

    http://www.mixandchic.com/2012/01/giveaway-kirklands-gift-card.html

    Have a great weekend!

    Jessie
    www.mixandchic.com

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