Driving on a California highway, in the town of Buellton, we pulled over at this sign. A small white house in a commercial strip, a sign and an inviting pink chair outside.
Inside, a treasure trove of vintage kitsch. And - for some reason - the color pink dominated.I spoke to the owner, who partnered in the store with her daughter and another friend. She said that her daughter was a great collector, for whom the hunt was as much - or more - fun than owning things. She'd finally decided to put her findings on sale.
There were amazing things. Trashy stuff.
Exquisite stuff. Cool stuff. All arranged in the most inviting displays, and cramming the tiny structure to the gills with things.
If you ever get a chance to go to Buellton, CA, in the beautiful Santa Barbara wine country, you should check out Pink Trash. It's right on route 246, in the center of town. Enjoy it!
You'll be glad you did!
What a fabulour treasure trove. You could spend hours in there just "mooching about".
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My, oh my...to find a gem like "Pink Trash and Treasures" is wonderful. I'd like to poke around in there for an hour or so. Very inviting.
ReplyDeleteOh my...i wish this cute shop were closer!..What a great find..perfect for today!
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gypsy
Happy Pink Saturday!
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You never know what you are going to find!
~ Gabriela ~
I really love the pinks you found to share with us today. I especially love that last photo. That was a real find. I hope you are having a wonderful day.
ReplyDeleteIf I was driving past this little shop I would slam on my brakes for a quick stop so I could get inside!!
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Happy Pink Saturday..xo Tami
Why can't I be driving down the highway and see a sign like that? Darn, you lucky girl.
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Love Claudie
xo
Wow, that place was the perfect discovery for Pink Saturday. They need to participate with us.
ReplyDeleteHappy Pink Saturday, Glennis.
What a neat shop! I'd love to visit! Happy Pink Saturday!
ReplyDeleteI would like to go visit this second. I am in the mood to treasure hunt!
ReplyDeleteHello. Happy Pink Saturday. I truly enjoy your post. Nice find. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWhat a brilliant idea to sell all the stuff.
ReplyDeleteThat exquisite china looks right up my alley.
My husband did a play at a winery right near there - called Bedford Thompson Winery. I remember eating in Buellton.
My girlfriend and I stopped to explore our find. The store was not open. No tel# posted on door.Checked at nearby resturant -the store never did open. Some great stuff was just laying in the back yard. We joked about taking pictures of the things we took and leaving a check in the door. We did not, but you can bet I will attempt again.
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