Wednesday, June 6, 2012

Found at Taken For Granite


Taken For Granite is always one of our favorite shops to visit.
The owner, Michele always finds the most interesting vintage items and mixes them with beautiful gifts and home decor.
 Everywhere you look, there is something to find delight in .




Michele is so talented at display
 and creating inspirational vignettes.
Situated so close to the Sound and especially this time of year...
 ...the store has a very light and airy, beachy theme.




Beautiful and unique clothes, purses and jewelry...
soaps, toiletries and even sweet baby items...
...one of a kind gifts...
...vintage treasures...














OK...I was really taken with this inspirational idea.
You know how I love vintage colored bottles!











dreamy...















Paula found this fun piano themed ribbon...













I know this post was really long...
...but there was so much to share with you!
And, there is so much more!


Taken for Granite

Paula and I found something here we couldn't resist...
but...
I have to save something for the next post!


Quick trip...
On my way to Florida to drive with Dad back north.
I will try to post more from the road ...


So far, so good?
:)

28 comments:

Marty@A Stroll Thru Life said...

Oh my, what fabulous treasures. So much eye candy, thanks tons for the tour. Hugs, marty

Muffy's Marks said...

What a beautiful little shop, I could dream the whole day away in there. Great big thanks for sharing it with us.

Rani Engineer said...

Beautiful pictures! Great photography! What a treasure trove of beautiful things! Xx Rani

Andy's Attic said...

So far, very good!! So much to see...I would have to spend a long time in that shop.
Annette

Anonymous said...

Your pictures are divine and that Santos doll...sigh. I wish I were closer to see everything in person.

Dar said...

I am still breathing the sea air. What a fantastic shop full of dreams.
I would have that blouse on and some pearls around my neck, by now. Thanks for taking me through each dreamy aisle. Oh, do we really have to leave?
BlessYourHearts, YouAndYourDad

Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieces said...

This is an amazing shop...full of wonderful treasures and whimsy! Thanks for sharing it with us, Laura!

Susy said...

This appears to be a very large store! Thank you so much for taking time to photograph everything, and for making us feel like we were a part of the trip. I'm looking forward to the next installment. xo

The Feathered Nest said...

oh.my.goodness Laura!!!! what an amazing and gorgeous shop!!!! i'm so in love with each and every thing...just breathtaking~ thank you so much for taking tons of pics, i'm going back to look again and of course "pin" them too!!!! hugs and love, Dawn

Carol said...

We won't miss Taken for Granite on our next visit. Lovely.
I especially love the framed piece with the swing. It's enchanting.

Smiles,

Carol

marie said...

What an amazing shop...beauty and inspiration everywhere you look.

Thanks so much for sharing it with all of us Laura!

Anonymous said...

This is a fantastic shop! I could spend hours meandering around all the beautiful displays. She definitely has an eye for cool things and loads of creativity. Everywhere I look there is something gorgeous!

The Blue Farmhouse said...

I loved the ornate mirror in one of the photos and also the ironstone under the glass dome. Very nice!

Bleudelavande said...

All it's just amazing!!!!!
Have a nice day

W. theAntiquesLovers said...

Justa Amazed!! have a safe jurney and Ciao to Grampa!!

Het Liefste Thuis said...

What a beautiful pictures of a lovely shop! I wish I could visit myself.... Maybe someday during a holiday... :-)

mama c said...

Wow, you're right! It looks fabulous.

Clara said...

Wow! great ideas and eye candy. thank you for sharing.
~Clara

Kris Vogelsang said...

What a shop!!! Gotta go! Thanks for showing it to us.
Kris of Cricket Acres Studio

Nella Miller said...

Wow Laura, I could really do damage here! Gorgeous merchandise! Thank you for an amazing virtual tour of this lovely shop! N.xo

Anonymous said...

Wow. I'd love to scoop it all up and fill our tiny cottage to the rafters with it. Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous! Thank you for sharing it with us, Laura - there so many inspiring ideas!

Ariadne said...

What a beautiful shop! And I would have bought the Teachers who teach... sign for me and my school!AriadnefromGreece!

Cindy said...

This is a beautiful shop! Love allt he photos especially the vintage hanging bottles!
Thanks for sharing!

Unknown said...

What a beautful store!

Maison Beldecor said...

Hello my dear Laura,
hope you are feeling fine...
this is a overwhelming shop and an amazing virtual tour. How many hours do you spend there ;-) I guess there is so much to see, you can spend a hole day there?
Wishing you a wonderful weekend
Bine

Barefoot in Blue Jeans said...

I'm still drooling. That store is so cute.

Maggie said...

wow. what a scrumptious shop!! Thanks for sharing all the beautiful pictures; they each draw me in. I love the photo you took of the top and skirt, and how you perfectly captured the glint of all the sequins. You are such a gifted photographer.

Yeta said...

I love this shop !!!! and the pictures are so beautifull. Full ideas ...
Bonne soirée