Monday, March 21, 2011

The Antique Gardener in Sutter Creek, CA


Hello Everyone,
I hope you are all having a great Monday.
I wanted to introduce you to my talented friend, Aimee Peterson.
Aimee owns a shop called the Antique Gardener.
The Antique Gardener is located in Sutter Creek, Ca.
Aimee also recently started a blog, called The Antique Gardener.
It is a real treat to just visit Aimee's shop.
She carries a wide variety of antiques and plants.
You will find a wide selection of antique doors in Aimee's shop as well.


I took a few pictures of Aimee's Shop to share with all of you.
Aimee's shop is in the neatest old building, which I believe is over a 100 years old.
I hope you enjoy the tour...
This is only a small sampling of Aimee's shop and garden area....





Aimee sells a wide selection of Guy Wolff's Pottery....










an antique cupboard from Europe


a zinc topped chest


French lavender soaps.....


This pine cupboard is one of my favorite cupboards in Aimee's shop.....






I love the walls in this room....




I hope you enjoyed the mini tour of Aimee's shop and garden....
Aimee has also asked me to bring a few things down to sell in her shop....
Thank you Aimee....
You might find a few items from my shop while shopping at the Antique Gardener.
 If you happen to be in Sutter Creek, be sure and stop in, Aimee would love to meet you....
I hope you also get a chance to welcome Aimee into the world of blogging.
The Antique Gardener Blog
Aimee also teaches classes at her shop....
Spring Class Schedule
Aimee also rents out the garden for weddings, showers, and parties 
Weddings, Showers, and Parties info
The Antique Gardener
80 Main Street
Sutter Creek, CA 95685
209.267.5551



 p.s. I also found this mantle down at The Antique Gardener.....


I hope you enjoy your Monday!
Take Care,
Maria

86 comments:

Irene b said...

good morning Maria! these images are perfect for the start of the spring. Do you know why I love your blog? Because you write only when you have really something beautiful to show... Love every single post! Thank you for your inspiration!
irene

Fiona, Lilyfield Life said...

wow what a beautiful shop. I'd love to spend a morning there!
cheers Fiona
http://lilyfieldlife.blogspot.com/

WinnibriggsHouse said...

That certainly is a beautiful shop and she has some delightful items. I adore the zinc topped chest, what a shame I am so, so far away. I am off to take a peep at her blog now!
Jenny

Rozmeen said...

Beautiful shop!

Wishing you a lovely monday!

hugs,
Rozmeen

The Little Red Shop said...

Have a lovely Monday! Thank you for the beautiful tour!

: )

Julie M.

beachcomber said...

love the shop!the window with simple window box is a great idea.

Margherita Calati ph said...

this place is amazing, it's wonderland for me!!
interesting objects and details, i love every single items from this shop!

Pétales de fée said...

Hello my dear and far away friend ! I love the shop and all the marvelous flowers in spring ! Have a very nice week !

Jem said...

What a beautiful space, somehow Aimee has managed to make the space feel earthy yet airy and spacious at the same time - quite a feat!

Jem xXx

Unknown said...

This shop looks so beautiful! So airy and lovely, enjoy your Monday! xxxxxxxx

alwaysxbeing.blogspot.com

PASSIONEDECO FRANCESCA said...

Dear Maria,

it's been a lot of time since my last visit here and today I've found great inspiration here. Thank you!
This is not a shop....it's a dream!
Just beautiful.
Fra

Freudentanz said...

What a wonderful place to be... and AMAZING pictures...!!

♥ Angelina

The Green Pea said...

What a beautiful shop. Her displays
are so rustic. I love the old pine cupboard. sandi

pure Viefalt said...

Dear Maria,

must be wonderfull to stroll around in this amazing shop!

Have a great monday.

kind regards from Betty

Denise C said...

I loved this post! I featured it on my blog - http://firstadream.blogspot.com/2011/03/inspired-by-spring-decorating.html

Norrfrids Eija said...

Beautiful spring decorating and a lovely shop, thanks for sharing us!
Eija

Victoria said...

What a gorgeous shop, everything is lovely! I'd love to go but it's hours away from where I am:( I'm going to check out her blog though!

Amy Chalmers said...

I love that garden shop, it looks like a wonderful place to find treasures for indoors and out.

Unknown said...

OMGoodness! What a beautiful shop. I love a mix of gardening and decorating in one place. I see this kind of shop when I move to Kalispell...I don't think they have one.
Enjoy your Monday~KarenSue

Anonymous said...

how lovely

traci said...

what a gorgeous shop. i so wish i lived closer. those chairs on the front porch. i want them. thanks for sharing maria.

Marsha @ Tattered Chick said...

One of my favorite shops! I go there every time I go to Sutter Creek! Matter of fact, I'm planning on going tomorrow!!

The enchanted home said...

Amy has gorgeous taste....what a beautiful little store. It kind of takes you back to a more gentile, sweeter, more innocent, less hurried time in our world. Love walking into stores that give you that feeling....you could linger there all day. We all need it...beautiful. Thanks for sharing....

Robyn said...

Maria, thanks for sharing such a gorgeous gorgeous place with us. Not only are her wares enviable but the building itself is as well! I LOVE that interior window...swoon!

Texas Ranch For Sale said...

Great stuff from you. Ive read your stuff before and youre just too awesome. I love what youve got here, love what youre saying and the way you say it. You make it entertaining and you still manage to keep it smart. I cant wait to read more from you. This is really a great blog.

Anonymous said...

I could live in her shop and be content forever...it's beautiful and so charming. I could get lost at looking all her pretty things. It looks amazing, sure wish I were closer...thanks for sharing her new blog with us!
Hope you are enjoying the spring ~
Sarah xo

karen - Simply Inspired said...

good morning, maria. thank you for the lovely garden / antiques shop tour... such a sweet way to start the week! xok.

summersundays-jw said...

I want to live there! Jan

Chrissy...The Apothecary Shop said...

Think I might enjoy it more if I could spend the day in that shop!!! Oh you would have to take me out kicking and screaming..love it!!!!

Lynda @ Happenstance Home said...

Serene and stunning! I'm looking forward to visiting our local garden shops soon.

Laura said...

Hi maria, i often come and visit, but whenever I go to leave a comment, you already have so many that I change my mind!.. not sure why, but happy that i got here quicker this time!! Thanks for sharing this lovely shop, wish i could visit, but i am a little too far away in australia! At least I can browse your pics! I love the little childrens seating! so cute!
Have a lovely day, Laura c.

Katherine said...

Thank you for introducing the Antique Gardener to all of us, I can see why you fell in love with her shop. I'm going to click over there for a visit.

Unknown said...

Lovely shop, wish I could visit but I am a little far away but I enjoy the tour. You too have a great Monday.

Sara said...

Wow! I haven't been to Sutter Creek in years. It's only about a 45 minute drive too. This shop is SO. DARLING! I am going..

Anonymous said...

What a beautiful shop your friend has, Maria!! Thanks so much for sharing it with us! :)
xoxo,
Jo

AT HOME BLOG said...

Hello Maria!!
Beautiful spring images and interiors... I love it!
Kisses
Etta

vintagegirl said...

So many beautiful things...especially love the antique cupboard! Have to check out her shop and new blog.

Sharon

Atelier de Campagne said...

Morning beautiful! These images are sublime and whispering in my ear..."get out and into your garden..." I can't wait! We have been getting some serious rain in our area, but as I write this, I hear the birds a singing and I know my hands will be in the soil soon. Thanks for the inspiration. Trinidad

Allie said...

That shop looks amazing. Too bad I am all the way in New York. Next time I am out there, I'll have to check it out. Your pics really show off how beautiful her things are.

The Antique Gardener said...

Thank you so very much Maria for featuring my shop on your blog. Your pictures are amazing!!! You capture the feeling of that great old house like no one else can. You also inspired me to jump into this beautiful blog world and although I am definitely still learning it is a great experience for me. I am thrilled that you want to sell your fabulous treasures in the shop and hope you come by as often as possible. I am so lucky to have you for a friend - thank you!

La Belle Vie said...

Your beautiful blog always inspires me. Lately I need inspiration even more and I love coming here and knowing it will put a smile on my face. xx

Lift Up Your Hearts said...

My ears perked when you mentioned antique doors, because I have a few sitting around. I would love to see some great ideas on how to use them!

Shades of pale said...

in love!

Beach House Living said...

I love that zinc top cabinet with all the drawers.

Seawashed said...

The Antique Gardener is one of my favorite shops! I am only 40 mins from Sutter Creek. I have purchased many things...seeds, white paper bulbs, a tiny urn, soaps...it really is a lovely place. How lucky you are to sell some of your items in her shop. BTW my laundry smells so fresh from using your lavender sachets in the dryer after washing in Mrs. Meyers lavender detergent! Thank you. ox

Kris Vogelsang said...

Makes me want to jump on a plane to Georgia! Off to visit her blog...thanks for sharing your friend with us!

Rachel Noelle Pallas said...

Looks like a beautiful shop~Thanks so much for sharing her shop and blog with us Maria!;) Hugs,Rachel

French Farmhouse 425

Kris Vogelsang said...

OMG! SO SORRY! I had thought the shop was in GA not CA-that's what I get for not wearing my glasses! Please accept my apologies!

Kristi@lovelyvélo said...

wow! makes my fingers itch to get into the garden. hooray for spring time!

Tracie~MyPetiteMaison said...

Very pretty, her shop is an inspiration. I want my whole house to be filled with fleurs and plants this spring and this is just the jump I need to get on it this morning. Thanks, Maria!

How great you've got some items there. I wish it wasn't so far away... at least I think it is with the area code I see there. Maybe we can take a day trip from Wine Country to her shop sometime, I'll have to hint to my hubby about it.

Have a great week, oh I love that first planter overflowing with goodness.
xoxo~Tracie

Elyse said...

hi maria,

i can see why you love this shop -- it's beautiful! total GASP over the zinc-topped sink.

happy spring ~*~

xo
elyse

paperbird said...

so many wonderful things but iit was love at first sight when i saw the zinc top chest!

happy day to you maria.

Bente said...

A lovely shop. Would like to spend some time there. Have a nice week.

Jenny Petricek said...

This post made my day! I live in Wisconsin, and unfortunately have never seen such a beautiful, clean, bright antique shop as Aimee's! I like to shop for antique photos, paper, and books to use in my art, but I can't stand the smell, the darkness, the dust, and the dirty clutter in the shops we have up here. Your luscious photos made me feel like I was in this happy, inspiring space!

martinealison said...

Visuellement je trouve vos photos très belles, je gourmande du regard...
Bisous

Karen said...

This is a beautiful shop. This kind of beauty is why I love following your blog. Thanks!

Anonymous said...

I frequent this shop quite often!! I bought some fabulous cupcake liners, soaps, candles and linens from her a couple of weeks ago....I'm only 40 minutes from Sutter Creek and it is such a quanit, lovely little town filled with great little shops! Xoxoxo

Tutti Chic said...

what a gorgeous gorgeous shop! I do garden design here in mass.& would love to have that around the corner from me!

Yanet @ 3 Sun Kissed Boys said...

I love the zinc top chest. It's perfectly chipped and rusted!

Farmgirl Paints said...

looks like a fun place.

grace.to.be said...

inspirational!

love your blog maria~

All That Jazz said...

Beautiful shop, thanks for sharing it with us. I love how she did her displays! If I'm ever in California I will surely visit. Oh and I covet that zinc top chest- wow!!
Have a happy week Maria!
~xo/michelle~

Ann-Marie ~ Brambly said...

Aimee's shop is beautiful and you really captured its essence with your wonderful photos. She has transformed that building into a very special space;the natural light is amazing and her courtyard is fabulous.Her shop is a huge asset to Sutter Creek, and the county.Thanks for the great post!

Take care,
Ann-Marie

Happy To Be/ Gl♥ria said...

I love Aimee shop and go to it all the time..Thanks for sharing a piece of my favorite gold town..Hugs and smiles Gloria

Pansy Cottage Girl said...

Darling shop! You had me with the pictures of the pansies!!! Thanks, I think you did that just for me;)
Hugs.

Carriage House Antiques said...

Wow what an awesome shop! I wouldn't want anyone to buy anything!! She can really merchandise!! I want it all!!
I wanted to invite you over to my blog for an awesome giveaway from the Cottage Co!! You'll love it!! and her blog...It's white......
Natalie
C:

Coastal California said...

oh la la! what a lovely spot of fun....
that zinc top chest with oodles of drawers sings to me!
lighting in there is fantastic, thanks for sharing.
have splendid week,
Ada in Coastal Cali

FEDERICA said...

My dear Maria, how are you?
It's been a long time since we've written our last e-mail.
It's a very busy time for me, I am preparing my wedding :) The big Day is just around the corner!

This antique shop is amazing! Thanks for sharing such beautiful photos!
Your friend,
Federica.
xo

Unknown said...

my kind of shop! i love the zinc top chest! hope you are well! susan

vignette design said...

I would love to stop in and say hi to Aimee. Her shop looks like it is "right up my alley!" ~Delores

Tricia said...

Everything is so pretty! I would love to visit, too bad I live so far away. ~Tricia

Kelley said...

Hi Maria...very inspiring. I love those kind of shops with antiques and plants. Thank you for the tour ; 0 )

kelley

ChiPPy-SHaBBy said...

Over-The-Top FaB Metal Garden Chairs!!! ~ LoVe Them...
Jeanine, ChiPPy!-SHaBBy!

24 Corners said...

I think I need to live in Aimee's shop! Her blog is wonderful too...thank you so much for the introduction!
xo Jessica

Jacque Ferreira said...

Love Aimee, Love her shop, Love being her friend, Love selling our garden art to her. Love Love Love, thanks for giving her well deserved recognition :)

Linda@Coastal Charm said...

Her shop is soooo my style...thanks for the intro and also for taking me on the tour.

Blessings,
Linda

Yvonne @ StoneGable said...

Maria, This shop screams SPRING! Here on the east coast the calendar says it is spring but the weather... not so much!
Thank you for this breath of fresh wonderful spring air... and decor!
YOur mantle is gorgeous. What a facinating clock!
Beautiful blog, lovely stop! I am leaving feeling like spring as FINALLY sprung!
Yvonne

Mona Kay Gorman said...

I just love all the chippy white! Especially the zinc topped cabinet with all the drawers...SIGH!!

RSA Certificate said...

Amazing, I love cottage whites :)

leah - moxiethrift on etsy said...

mmm, those chairs on the porch would look looooovely on my back porch.

Vintage Home said...

...sooo far away but thanks for the tour!...Love the zinc top cabinet & the hay holder on the brick wall!

lori miller vintage design co said...

I love her shop.

I agree the walls ARE FABULOUS!!

We still have snow in Minnesota so the little flowers are like a piece of heaven.

Lori

red ticking said...

loveee it... and your mantle is fabulous maria... xx

Charlotte said...

que j'aime cette ambiance si apaisante et en même temps joyeuse. Merci pour la visite, j'ai l'impression de me promener dans cette délicieuse boutique !

Anonymous said...

this is just so adorable! i am planning to come to california this summer and am looking for some nice places to visit!

Anonymous said...

What a beautiful place! I wish I lived closer!