Wednesday, February 11, 2015

Tucson Eye Candy



Hi, all my sweet blogging friends!

Wow, it's been awhile!  How has your 2015 been going so far?

My parents, hubby, and I spent a good portion of January in Tucson (just in time to escape the brutal winter that we're having in Ohio!) so I thought I'd share some pics from some of our shopping excursions.

One of the owners from this beautiful shop Grey House Antiques and Home Decor had somehow found my blog and she invited me to come visit when I was in town.  Her shop didn't disappoint!










This place, Copper Country Antiques, was a HUGE antique mall.  These are some of the booths that caught my eye.












I've been wanting to get a really big scale, and this cool one almost came home with me!  While I liked it a lot, it still wasn't exactly what I'm looking for so I decided to hold out for the perfect one.  Hopefully I'll find it soon!




This next place is a phenomenal monthly sale called Gather A Vintage Market.

If you live in the Tucson area, I'd highly recommend it!  Their displays are inspiring!














This shop had some fun things, but I can't recall their name.  (They weren't very nice, either...just being honest!)








This shop, The Lion's Gate, on the other hand had the sweetest and friendliest owner!

Her place was filled with stunning chandeliers and elegant goods.










We hit many other places that I didn't get pictures from, including a fun outdoor flea market,
and we managed to bring back quite a few things from our Tucson shopping trips!

Most of the items will be in our shop (when we reopen in March) but of course I got some goodies to keep, too!
(Maybe I'll share them in another post :)

I hope you enjoyed a glimpse of Tucson's eye candy!

Until next time...blessings!
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35 comments:

  1. Rita C at PanoplyFebruary 11, 2015 at 9:10 AM

    Susan! Welcome home to the land of barren and bitter cold! I was so jelly when I learned (from Kris) that you were spending January in AZ! I was happy with clearing the clutter the first half of Jan, then was sick the second half (bleh). These pictures are great! Those chandeliers and what looks like a carousel horse - tdf! And that galvanized bathtub thingy from the no-so-nice-shopkeepers (why can't people just be nice??). Can't wait to see what you brought home...and HOW you brought it home. Welcome back, you were missed. And Happy Anniversary to you & Keith.
    Rita

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  2. Julie's LifestyleFebruary 11, 2015 at 10:28 AM

    Hi Susan, so glad that you all have a nice time away. Thanks for sharing these wonderful photos of your shopping about. I hope all is well and take care.
    Julie

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  3. Betsy@My Salvaged TreasuresFebruary 11, 2015 at 10:52 AM

    What a feast for the eyes...eye candy everywhere! I'll bet you all had such a good time. Loving all of it!

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  4. SusieFebruary 11, 2015 at 11:00 AM

    Susan, We have missed you. Wow, you certainly found the treasure trove. I saw many things I liked. Glad you got away from the cold for a bit. Blessings, xoxo,Susie

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  5. Row homes and CobblestonesFebruary 11, 2015 at 11:01 AM

    Welcome back Susan! Spending time with your parents and Keith must of been soul enriching. So nice to hear that you were able to enjoy a winter escape and have much deserved relaxation. Eye candy indeed, I want, I want, I want is what I was thinking looking at all the photos. But what impressed me the most was the merchandise display let the eye absorb and appreciate without a cluttered effect.
    xoxo,
    Vera
    PS You've been missed!

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  6. Art and SandFebruary 11, 2015 at 11:30 AM

    What beautiful objects and styling at those shops. I loved the green car/truck hood hanging on the wall. I have no idea what I would do with it, but it sure would be fun!

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  7. Joy JunktionFebruary 11, 2015 at 1:27 PM

    It looks like you enjoyed a wonderful amount of shopping time on your trip! Looking forward to seeing what you took home for yourself :) Blessings, Cindy

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  8. crisdsanchezFebruary 11, 2015 at 5:18 PM

    I'm so glad you're back, but I figured you were down here enjoying our warmer winter. You found some lovely shops. I will try to get to Tucson, soon.

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  9. Shirley@Housepitality DesignsFebruary 11, 2015 at 6:54 PM

    Welcome back Susan!! Missed you!...So glad you had a great time and shopping trip in Tucson..looking forward to seeing the goodies you brought back!...Loved seeing all the gorgeous things you encountered there!

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  10. Celestina MarieFebruary 11, 2015 at 6:56 PM

    Hi Susan, welcome back. Looks like you had a wonderful time in Tucson. The shopping sure looks like fun and I look forward to seeing the finds you brought back.
    Hope the weather greeted you a bit warmer in Ohio.
    Hugs, CM

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  11. chateau chicFebruary 11, 2015 at 8:56 PM

    So good to have you back, Susan, but it looks like you were probably in heaven there in Tuscan. Can't wait to see what you brought home.
    Mary Alice

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  12. cynthia lee designsFebruary 11, 2015 at 10:57 PM

    Looks and sounds like you had a great time in Tuscan. Welcome back home to Ohio...down my way, we are going to get some snow tonight. I'm so ready for Spring to get here.
    ~Cindy

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  13. Ceekay-THINKIN of HOMEFebruary 12, 2015 at 12:02 AM

    I have been to Tucson a few times. Should go more. They have a wonderful tea room....a big pink house. If you get back you should try it....it was quite good when I was there! Looks like some great shopping.....got to get back to Tucson!!

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  14. AnonymousFebruary 12, 2015 at 1:04 AM

    Those Tucson shops look to have the cream of the crop and fabulous decorators to boot. I see all sorts of ideas that would be great to incorporate displaying vintage things for home and retail. I love umbrellas so I particularly like the way two were displayed with a figure. There is a great mix of moderne put in with things from other eras. The shops looked bright and cheerful. Thank you for the sweet tour. ~ Ginene

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  15. JeanieFebruary 12, 2015 at 8:34 AM

    Welcome back to the blog world! Looks like you have found your "spot" in Tucson! And good for you, getting out of the brutal winter! I'd love to discover this very spot!

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  16. KellyFebruary 12, 2015 at 12:22 PM

    it's so good to hear from you finally! I've missed you! Loved getting a chance to go shopping with you in Tuscon. I bet the weather there was so nice. Can't wait to see what you bought.

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  17. Just JudyFebruary 12, 2015 at 2:51 PM

    Happy to see your post...just getting back to blogging myself. What nice shops in Tucson, you must of been like a kid in a candy store!

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  18. farmhouse-storyFebruary 12, 2015 at 5:25 PM

    happy you are back, susan! so glad you enjoyed your trip--happy valentines day to you!

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  19. Shabby chic SandyFebruary 13, 2015 at 12:39 AM

    So many pretty things! I am really drawn to those aqua doors--such a pretty color. Happy Valentines day!

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  20. CynthiaFebruary 13, 2015 at 11:19 AM

    Gorgeous shop. Love those green doors, birdcage and the metal buckets hanging on the wall. Store owners not being very nice always makes me wonder. Why are they in this business? Having a bad day I understand things happen but have someone else deal with customers that day.

    Cindy

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  21. DebbieFebruary 13, 2015 at 2:21 PM

    Wow! so many neat things! I would need a semi to bring home some of the things I saw in your photos! Glad you had a good time away from all this snow, and cold weather.
    Debbie
    xo

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  22. JunkchiccottageFebruary 13, 2015 at 2:21 PM

    Hello sweet friend. Ohhhhh the eye candy. My heart beat just a little faster looking at all the goodies. I think there was one or more things I would have wanted in each picture!!!! Glad you enjoyed your escape. So jealous sun, fun and great treasures. What more could a girl want.
    Have a wonderful week end. Hugs and Kisses to you and Keith Happy Valentine's Day.
    Kris

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  23. AlessandraFebruary 13, 2015 at 3:33 PM

    Welcome back! Everything caught my eyes. All these goodies are wonderful and gorgeous.
    Kisses
    Alessandra

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  24. Linda @ Itsy Bits And PiecesFebruary 13, 2015 at 11:33 PM

    I'm glad to hear you have been having a great time with your family, Susan! The shops look wonderful there...lots of fabulous eye candy! Looking forward to seeing what you chose!

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  25. sweetvintageofmineFebruary 14, 2015 at 6:04 AM

    Wow! What a beautiful shop! Yes, tons of eye candy..a great mix of Vintage! I too, like those scales...I had a smaller one like that with the name inside the back glass....sold it some months back...it was such a cute size. Hope your vaca was wonderful~~~welcome back! Brrrrrrrrr....

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  26. Jacqueline~Cabin and CottageFebruary 15, 2015 at 12:06 PM

    Fantastic shopping! Tucson is not all that far for us. Would LOVE to get there someday. Thanks for the recommend! Hope all is well with you! We have an early spring in Albuquerque.

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  27. Burlap LuxeFebruary 15, 2015 at 12:58 PM

    Oh my dear, why was this shop not there when I lived on the south rim and would make day trips to Tucson with family to get in some shopping.
    This shop is amazing and almost makes me want to plan a trip around this shop!
    I have to look into this shop much closer.

    I am in love with the picker vibe, salvage goods, and gathered and collected pieces of rustic. How could you have not left without a truck load of shop goods :)

    Thanks for ruining my day....Ooop's! I meant making my day, lol .... wishing it was a shop in town I could frequently run on over to! :)

    Inspiring post and will look them up.

    Xoxo
    Dore

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  28. Sherry @ Thrift My HouseFebruary 15, 2015 at 1:46 PM

    Welcome Back! What a great bunch of goodies! Very inspiring!

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  29. Sherry @ Thrift My HouseFebruary 15, 2015 at 1:46 PM

    Welcome Back! What a great bunch of goodies! Very inspiring!

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  30. HWIT BLOGGFebruary 18, 2015 at 5:03 PM

    Welcome back! Oh dear, shop til you drop is the word here...love everything! Beautiful thing´s....
    Have a happy week, take care!
    Titti

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  31. Lin from A {tiny} Cottage In The WoodsFebruary 27, 2015 at 10:12 AM

    I've been thinking of you and hoping all is well! The shops are lovely, and I can only imagine how wonderful the weather was. :)
    So glad you had time to post!
    Big hugs,
    Lin

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  32. AnonymousMarch 2, 2015 at 10:37 PM

    wow beautiful pics


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  33. Linda@Coastal CharmMarch 5, 2015 at 8:16 AM

    Thanks for the tour. I have a big scale like that one and I will be selling it at cost at my next yard sale...hate that you are in Ohio and I am in Alabama.

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  34. DebbieMarch 8, 2015 at 3:58 PM

    I miss you!! hope everything is okay.
    Have a good week.
    Debbie
    xo

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  35. UnknownMarch 20, 2015 at 6:28 AM

    This place is amazing, i liked so many things just from your pictures. I've beeen always dreamig of that kind of chandelier for my home.

    House cleaners Chelsea

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