Awhile back I asked, YOU MY READERS what I was suppose to do……………………now that I closed the shop.

Some of you left beautiful comments………….I especially liked the one about taking up an instrument. I Appreciated all of the COMMENTS very much.THANK ~ YOU.A special THANK ~ YOU to those of YOU who do COMMENT as it gives me the ENERGY To continue writing and posting my own photos.

Come to find out an antique shop I had frequented for years was looking for a new tenant.(She was following the blog too!)You see it is a COLLECTIVE.She had a space available.The work schedule is VERY flexible and is just a few days a month.

So, I jumped at the chance to get rid of my LEFTOVERS from the HEN HOUSE and keep my foot in the door of what I love to do.

This shop is in the HEART of LIVERMORE, California and has been operating as an ANTIQUE shop for 40 years!They do have a FOLLOWING…………

SO, I have set up SHOP once again.

Here are some photos so you can shop from HOME!

There are 11 people involved with this STORE.So, you have a lot of different tastes and interests…………I have ALWAYS found the pricing to be VERY REASONABLE.The shop is situated in an old BOARDING HOUSE.It has definite character like the HEN HOUSE Building , only this one I hope has a FOUNDATION.

Let’s step inside and take a LOOK at my space.

I have the front of the SHOP as you walk in to the LEFT.

I am still SETTING UP STORE and haven’t had the time I need to make it PRETTY………..

I am feeling a bit more liberated as JULY has come to an end and I have finished all my BIRTHDAY LUNCHES……..well almost I think I have a double celebration on the 26th.Kim I hate to tell you this, but I’M BOOKED That DAY!

Lets keep cruising……..

Plates,Frames,Florentine mirror………….

ANYTHING speaking to YOU?

Briefcase I got out of a DUMPSTER at my old storage facility,Hats that were owned by A MISS AMERICA runner UP in the 1940’s…………Red House Coat that I had dry cleaned then this is what happened when it came home with me for two years and lived in my closet!WRINKLE CITY………..ITs stunning and LONG for the TALL DAME.What else do you spy here………TRIM from PARIS in the case the gold and navy blue.ALL for sale…………….

W plates……..or are they an M?We can make them to be what ever YOU want them to be……..I do not recall how many I have but PLEASE Be my guest and call the BLUE DOOR at 925-449-2111.Remember if your calling out of state to put a ONE in front!

GLASSWARE…….that I would be HAPPY to take home if they do not FLY out the door.

I have a few of these left…………GOOSE EGG.REAL has been painted and glittered.Asking $12.00 each.I think I paid $10.00!!

Vintage HATS……….all GOOD CONDITION!

In PILATES we learned the name “BOB” for boobs over box…………..HERE we have BOO for boobs over……………and you fill in the blank!

Under that orange bedspread……….Yes I do BELIEVE that’s what it was many years ago I have an old POKER TABLE.Green Felt………wooded legs that fold.Yours for a mere $95.00.

This is PERFECT for a  COFFEE CAFE you frequent as the wreath was HAND MADE with coffee filters……….YES,coffee filters.Do I have to say it again?The perfect HOLIDAY WREATH that will last as long as you care for it and do not SMASH it in an over used closet!The dress it sits UPON is only $20.00.COSTUME for HALLOWEEN?It actually is pretty darn gorgeous……did get stuck in my car door and needs a black spot NOT STAIN just a spot removed………..CINDERELLA has entered the room.

Gorgeous jacket and black velvet dress………..MY guess about a size 10.Those days are LONG gone for ME…………..Happy to pass on to a good Home.Asking price is $100.00 for the Dress and Jacket.

I adore Purple……………especially Purple and green……………here we have the BOO sign which is not VINTAGE just FESTIVE. Such a SWEET FACE………but who ever was in CHARGE of HIS lips gets a C ~.

TIARA for the FALL months……..hand made only $22.00!

College Student Leaving HOME………….GIVE THE CHILD THIS!!!!!!!!!

There is THAT FRENCH RIBBON I just could not leave behind in PARIS……….IT was used for the MILITARY!I really do NOT want to PART with it.ANY ideas how I could use it?

Wendy Addison letters………….this is ALL I have left.Years ago I bought the entire alphabet to ADORN the CHRISTMAS TREE.Which I still have and over the years the glitter has darken and aged to perfection.A beautiful way to adorn a GIFT with ones Initial!

This is TINY………maybe MRS. BANDAGE of INSTAGRAM FAME could wear but NOT many others……A size SMALL and I mean SMALL.I. MAGNIN is where it originated.Mint condition………….the designer escapes me at the moment.

LOVE THESE BLACK SHOES about a size 5.Too bad I did not show YOU the rhinestone DO~DA’s on the shoe……….JUST GORGEOUS!I think that is my favorite word.GORGEOUS!

Just PAPER……………but OH, so Beautiful.Part of the AMBIENCE in my quarters.

Garden Hat and Vintage handbag…………Old SEED CATALOGS framed……………….Nicely done. Only $50.00.Frame is gold color.

White wicker chairs there are TWO, old frame……………….

Perfect LIMONCELLO glasses for the LADIES……….and a perfect Limoge espresso cup……..

Plumes for HATS and any other whimsy you SO desire………….a BASKET FULL!

The SEA calls…………every size and shape.

Large BATMAN pins……………..someone MUST need one?!!!

Many BLUES ABOUND here in the this cabinet………….

Note the woman sketch behind…………SHE SPEAKS TO ME!!!

Fruit compote or ice cream dishes…………

GREAT DISPLAY slipper chair………….

As you can see there is a little of this and a little of THAT……..every day items leave with MORE coming through THAT BLUE DOOR.If you happen to live in the SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA it would be worth your while to swing by for a PEEK……..I use to buy a lot of my CHRISTMAS GIFTS HERE.What do I mean USE TO; probably will by MORE now then BEFORE!I like a gift with a STORY or CHIP……….means MORE to me then the NEW STUFF.

TREASURE………….Lots of GOOD old-Fashion TREASURE!

A GARDEN BOY……………….I may NEED him if YOU do not beat me as I only have BOYS in my Life!Even my SON’s TEA CUP pig is a MALE!

I hope the CALIFORNIANS out there READING this are conserving LOTS of WATER.

Do as this FROG says……………..and make CERTAIN you have a PRETTY STEMWARE glass to sip from!!!!

That’s an ORDER from this VINTAGE CONTESSA.Use STEMWARE for sipping water and wine.You feel better if you are like me you drink more water this way.Am I the only one who does not like to drink water?It makes me choke!

Thanks for Following……….if you SPY something that INTRIqUES you send me an email at iolacontessa@gmail.com other wise do leave me a comment.It puts a SMILE on my face, plus it makes my ITALIAN Husband roll HIS eyes as I read each and every one to HIM!

He doesNOT GET this BLOGGING STUFF……………!

THE BLUE DOOR ANTIQUE SHOP is located at 321 N.L STREET

Livermore,Calif.94551

Monday ~ Saturday 10 to 5:30pm

Sunday 11 ~ 5