African baskets and textiles from Peru at the shop

The front door in Hague blue.

Arsenic, by Farrow and ball.

This photo from a window I did for Jayson Home, circa 2008- love the color.

Wondering how I can use it in the shop, Arsenic by Farrow and Ball.

A sneak peek at the shop

Door in process of painting

Still need a proper counter.

Raffia espadrilles from Barcelona, rebosa from Hacienda Montaecristo, indigo tunic from Dosa

Painting the floors.

Hague blue, thanks Sharon and Amber from Farrow and Ball!

Antique brass anchor- I couldn't resist.

Planted English roses, and have a huge mock orange bush- thank you spring.

Hand woven raffia shoes from Marrakesh.

Another motivation for moving the shop- its proximity to the beach! When I am closed you will find me here.

AP construction

Just a peek at the process, level floors at last! The main room of the shop.

The "living room" with kitchen in the distance.

The bathroom! Took out plastic shower, and straightened the floor, among other things.

Bead board recycled from an old Lakeside home now resides in the bathroom.

Opening this weekend.

Please forgive the overdue  postings!
I promise  as soon as possible I will post about the extensive rehab we are still  embarking on.
And the extra learning curve of posting via iPad ,
Still so excited to have a soft opening this weekend- which is to say, we are not ready.
But we must prevail, if by chance you are in the area, please come by this Sunday afternoon, June 16 , for a lemonade, sparkling water, or a glass of rosé .
Happy Father's Day and have a great weekend.

Inspiration- Marigold.

Love this simple wreath. Have been obsessed with the color and the flower, next years pantone of the year?

The pink wall and the simplicity.

AP Shop, New Location- 14931 Lakeside Road, Lakeside Michigan- Opening Memorial Day weekend!

Working on the new shop, in one of the oldest buildings in Lakeside, and a building that I have admired for years- when I saw it was for sale I knew we had to pursue it, it had floors like a fun-house, everything was off. Thanks to Ben, from Neidlinger structural repair, for making his life's work saving buildings that most would tear down. Will post photos from the extensive project soon! Still hoping we can open Memorial Day weekend- fingers crossed.

Braided Leather belts from Hacienda Montaecristo, Carnelian on leather with hand wrapped cord. Hand-made leather cross necklace from Africa.

Hand-made leather sandals from Hacienda Montaecristo.

Raffia Babouches from Marrakesh.

A selection of vintage silver, brushed gold, brass and Malachite bracelets and rings.

Our own jewelry, each piece hand-made using traditional methods, with a selection of ancient and antique stones both precious and semi-precious. This piece is comprised of carnelian, coral, etched ancient carnelian, ancient venetian glass and ancient crystal.

We will continue to carry hand woven textiles, bags and clothing, both contemporary and vintage.

Bandhani scarf, beaded 1920's French bag, and our own jewelry.

Ancient bone bracelet, from Africa.