Fun day in Santa Cruz

I had a wonderful day in Santa Cruz today! I was with my friends Debi and Joanne. We went to the Ivy Cottage first, they had a holiday open house thingy, and Debi's friend Monica has a display of stuff there, so we went to see what she had made. It was a really cool set up. I think it was a house or something, and they took all the doors out of the rooms so that you can walk through each room. And I think each room was by a different artist. There were some really great items there, I would tell you all what I bought, but I found a friend's Christmas gift there. And I know she reads my blog, so I'll say something after christmas. LOL

We then went to the Pacific Garden Mall. I love going out there. Lots of great boutiques. Gives me some ideas on what to do at our store. There is a store called Red Poppy that I LOVE! Can't afford too much in there, but it is set up really nicely. Big furniture pieces with lots of nick nacky stuff.

We had lunch at the Palomar inn. I LOVE lunch there. Very Delish. Had Sopas this time.

And then we just walked around. It was fun to see all the new things, things that we have at shadzz, and things we wouldn't carry. Pretty much a lot of the same stuff. Lots of really pricey clothes. And we also went to the bead store. What is great about that bead store is that they have a lot of inexpensive pewter charms. I use those in some of the bracelets I make, so it was fun to go there.

I just love hanging out with the girls, we have a great time and enjoy each other's company. No stress!