Hi Friends, We’ve come a long way from 2005. When I first opened the shop I was amped but a bit shaky on my feet. I had the background and experience but had yet to find my own voice. At first I tried hard to provide killer deals on everything. It took me a while...Read More

Hello my friends. On this date in 2005 I signed a lease and gave myself one month to set the stage that is Saffron and Genevieve. It’s been 85% wonderful because my customers are awesome, but admittedly I can be a bit jaded about this business where I used to be inspired (only when I pay attention to...Read More

This year for the first time in Santa Cruz,  Saffron and Genevieve and resin mixed media artist Michelle Stitz present  “White Linen Nights!” August 16 5-9 pm at Saffron and Genevieve with an after party at  The Crepe Place   (Modeled after the New Orleans tradition which has already been adopted in Houston Texas, White...Read More

    It was only one year ago that I heard about the awesomeness that is Jody Alexander.  Michelle Stitz was preparing for her show here at the shop and r.r.jones was taking pictures for her.  We got to talking and he told me to look up Jody’s website.  I swear to you it changed...Read More

Happy New Year!  I wish you everything positive and wonderful and beautiful and bountiful.  Everyone I know is so ready for a fresh start and want to put 2010 far behind them.  For Saffron and Genevieve 2010 was also pretty darn hard, but still twice as good as 2009.  I spit on the grave of...Read More

                I just LOVE my new awning!  For over four years now I think some people were confused as to what type of shop Saffron and Genevieve is (so am I, sometimes;).  Now they will know!  So, I took that photo of the front of my shop, but...Read More

I am so excited to exhibit the new Clear Forest Series by Michelle Stitz here at  Saffron and Genevieve.  I first learned about her from a client, who showed me a piece she had of Michelle’s right off the bat and said “this we love, this is the feeling we want in our home”.  Peruse...Read More

  I went to Alameda on Sunday, and found some fabulous things, which you can see here.  Monday I went to the SF gift show, where I was stoked to find a new perfume line.  I’m a sucker for good packaging, a good story and most importantly a great scent.  Should be arriving shortly, so...Read More

  handmade stockings from Katie Baker paper doll assemblage from Ronda at Rooks Hideout This collection of tiny shells in boxes came to me, and became the perfect ornaments for my tree letter press boxed cards and coasters from Laurie of Lucky Bee Press felted recycled sweater flower pins and assemblage from Diane Ritch Come...Read More