Journal

On November 4th of last year, I put a picture of a sign in someones yard in texas that said ‘frigerator for sale. Jess and I joked about it on the road in. I swear to you now, 6 months later, the sign and “fridge” are still in the yard. ’nuff said.Read More

Now we can talk about the prom at Zapp Hall, put on by the Junk Gypsies, and Cheryl and the great people at Zapp Hall. My new friend Nigel did wear a gorilla suit, commando underneath. He was certainly a hit with the ladies. A lot of the girls wore tutus and tank tops, some...Read More

It does not come out for a few days, but Saffron and Genevieve was voted best interior design shop in Santa Cruz by Good Times readers. I work very hard to bring beauty to the store and peoples homes, so this makes me so happy. Thanks!Read More

Me and Jess in DT’s booth – first night. I just think this one is so cute, Jessie calls it “don’t fight, boys”.Read More

I just got back from Texas. I was not going to go, but some friends I met there last year were calling, I got nostalgic, and most importantly, Susan (you are wonderful) had an opening at the Hillcrest Inn last minute. I was so amazed to see all of the people we met last year, it...Read More

An interesting thing I found out. If you get a ticket in Texas you can request “deferred adjucation” from the judge. I promised not to get another ticket in Texas (which I did not), and the ticket was taken off of my record.Read More

I did not want to show you, since you will be sad, but how cute is this little girl? She was snatched up first thing Tuesday morning. BUT, I did pick up some ex-votos in Long Beach that are amazing. They are from Mexico, and each one is a thank you prayer to a saint...Read More

Did I already say that Tuesdays are a good day to come in for new things? Especially the first Tuesday of the month, after Alameda antique fair. I do still have a couple of great finds: some wicker and iron nesting tables, a very beachy white iron and glass coffee table, and a beautiful round...Read More

I has such a great day of hunting the other day. Everyone was in a wonderful mood and so friendly. Oh, that we could always see such spirit through the year. An interesting phenomenon happens out there in the antique world. Every time I go out there is one item I will see EVERYWHERE. For...Read More

I had to write today to dispel any notion that this store is supported by some rich husband or family money. I don’t come from money, and although my family and friends, and the great gals who help me out here at the shop are wonderfully supportive in many ways, Saffron and Genevieve is all...Read More

Here are my cookie recipes, and thanks so much to all of my friends who came to the party the other night. I only wish there were more of me so I could have spent more time with all of you. colleens tea cakes 1 cup butter1/2 cup powdered sugar1 tsp vanilla1/2 tsp almond extract...Read More

October 9th.Back to the grindstone. The store has survived quite well without me. I must thank Tobin, Ann, Kate, and Cayce for filling in while I was gone. You all are amazing! Here are a couple of gorgeous antiques I found since I got back. I would love to keep them myself, but mama needs...Read More

8 days, almost 4000 miles, and more antiquing than even I can handle. We are home! Read More

Palm Springs, almost home! No time to stay and play, though, we miss our families.Read More

  Still driving home, somewhere in Arizona. We stop at one of the awful tourist gas stations with no gas pumps for a bathroom break and run in. On the way out, I look down and see a really big bug eating a dead bug just like him. I should not have pointed it out...Read More