For your Amusement

It was hard to resist the colors and textures screaming from the Ventura Fairgrounds when I went recently to check out the Wednesday Flea Market. We scoured the old stuff and didn't spend a dime~nothing worthy of Whimsy-land.

BUT, the yet to be assembled Fair rides were a visual dream.
The vibrant colors wowed my sense of sight.

As we took our private self guided tour, I snapped a few to share with you.

I hope your week is alive with color !

Vintage Summer is at Whimsy !

Come check out the vintage bathing suits at Whimsy (on Linden) !

One piece and 2 piece retro suits --all one of a kind!

Take your splash after you score on an amazing vintage bathing suit!

open everyday 11-5

Summertime Treasures

Come cool off under our 100 year old roof (7th street), or under our sky lit store (Linden)

while you look for that perfect treasure,

why not pick up a vintage flower pin

to accessorize your hat or purse?

don't forget to peek in every corner...

and please remember to look up!

look close

tiny treasures for souvenirs...

shiny cups for cool pool parties!

tea is always in fashion

for the children too!

one of a kind wedding gifts can be found

even for the most discerning

gifts from the sea

are one of the many treasures waiting for you at

one or the other of our Whimsy's!

"Sea" you soon!

Rods and Roses and 4th of July Parade in Carpinteria

There were amazing cars lining the streets in Carpinteria at the wonderful Rods and Roses Car Show on Saturday.
The colors were vibrant and pristine in every way.

When the car show was over, the adorable small town parade began.

Carpinteria is truly an All American town, with a feeling that you stepped back in time,

when life was simpler. I am proud that Whimsy Antiques has two lovely locations in this quaint town.

Happy July 4th !

Abstracts at Terra Sol

When Ethan said he wanted to go to Terra Sol to look at some plants for a frog habitat, I grabbed my ol' digital, and strolled the magic.
It's all about color and texture.

Patterns found in nature and man-made goodies!
Happy Summer to my friends!

Neighborhood Natural Treasure

After a mellow morning of treasure hunting, a.k.a. garage sale-ing,

we followed a few posted signs to treasures, of a natural kind.
A few sweet farmers at Ellwood Canyon Farms offer their amazing organic
produce on an honor system, at a place they call "Honest Man Stand".

"Please take what you please and leave payment in hangin cash box".

Rows of fresh organic produce are sprouting in this little jewel tucked away in a nearby

neighborhood!

Meet the farmers!

Whimsy Inspiration

Found this great pic on Patina White's blog, but you can sure find

vintage locker baskets at Whimsy (Linden Shop).