Taken For Granite -Christmas 2012

Taken For Granite, Stony Creek, CT

Noelle greeted us at the door...
...dressed in a spectacular gown of glittery sea-foam
 and paper snowflakes.

Yes...the Holiday Open House

 at Taken For Granite in Stony Creek, CT.
 was just as spectacular as anticipated!

Icy blues mixed with silver and crystals sparkled

 from every corner of this wonderful shop.

True to its location by the sea...glass jars of pearly white shells, sand dollars and starfish are always a staple here.

Rustic antiques with worn paint and rough textures

 play against the elegant shiny surfaces of mercury glass and glitter.

A touch of whimsy...a touch of red...a few rusty bells...

...and it's Christmas!

Inspiring vignettes are everywhere.

In the children's corner sits a tall cupboard full of soft and cuddly blankets, knit caps and tiny fur snowsuits.

 Perched on top was this sweet sign.

I love the look of black and white with silver and glass.

...and look at these flameless candles....don't they look real?

Next to the elegant and sparkly side of things...

...a quieter woodland theme was throughout the shop.

There were owls in every shape and size.

Michele does a wonderful job of mixing antiques and vintage items with new gifts and decor.

Paula spied this vintage apothecary jar filled with white buttons

 and brought it home with her.

The beautiful Michele and Noelle posed for just a moment

 during their busy open house...

It was a wonderful way to start off the holiday season...

...lots of inspiration and creative ideas as well as beautiful gifts, home decor, jewelry, gorgeous women's clothing and antique finds!

If you are in the area this holiday season...

...a stop at Taken For Granite is a must!

409 Leetes Island Road, Stony Creek, CT 06405

Christmas 2011 at Taken For Granite

Meet Noelle....

Her gown this year is fashioned almost entirely of paper.

Michele, of Taken For Granite in Stony Creek, CT told me that she and her sister had a lot of fun creating this work of art!

I can only imagine the time it took!

...a close up of the back of the gown...

Amazing!

Paula and I were in awe of this fabulous display featuring a vintage cement swan filled with silvery baby's breath....

Not surprisingly...it sold while we were there!

I loved this really cool lampshade made with vellum

 and vintage photographs.

Just look at this cloche filled with clock faces and silvery branches.

This shop is chock full of inspiration!

Here are some photos of what we saw and a sampling of the wonderful goods to be found at this enchanting shop. 

...and to think that there are linens and dishware

 and fabulous clothes in this shop as well!

Taken For Granite

Stony Creek , CT

Loved it!

:)

Stay tuned for day 2 of my Connecticut visit!

We will visit Deanna and her shop Gather next...

...plus a few wonderful shops in Chester, CT.