Pages

30 January 2011

TARTE in Aurora ::: Grand Opening

 The much anticipated opening of my friend Cindy's dream store in the historic town of Aurora is taking place this weekend, and I wouldn't miss it for anything!! Yesterday, with french palmiers in hand, I excitedly headed her way...  Wow, the girl did it again!! The store is absolutely gorgeous, the entrance alone lures you in, and, once you go inside, the magic happens... The downstairs space is warm and inviting, an eclectic mix of traditional elements and modern touches, the attention to detail is immaculate and the splashes of color create a cheery, springtime feel... The space upstairs feels like a dreamy, serene bedroom loft, where whites and grays prevail... An inviting long farm table surrounded with chairs creates the ideal setting for classes or parties...
So... When can I move in...??!!! 









   


















20 comments:

  1. What a lovely shop! I would love to visit in person someday. Such an eye for everyday beauty! Wishing her much success!

    ReplyDelete
  2. So jealous ALL of you GIRLS & GUYS are my favs in blog land...I wish to someday get up to the area and see all of my blog heros lol

    xo,
    Sheila

    ReplyDelete
  3. Curses! I thought you meant Aurora, ILLINOIS! Bummer. I am now sad.

    ReplyDelete
  4. Lovely and inspiring. Thanks for sharing the pictures as I was not able to get down there.
    Annette

    ReplyDelete
  5. You've got me dreaming, Isabel . . . great photos! No surprise that the talented Cindy has created this incredible space. Thanks so much for letting us see it vicariously, although I want to be there in person!!

    xo ~ Debi

    ReplyDelete
  6. thank you for taking us along to do some shopping...I would like the old school board,..and the bottle drying rack ....and looks like a happy place to do a workshop. xo Colette

    ReplyDelete
  7. Love your photos, especially the one of Cindy at the end, she looks so smitten. I got there a little later in the day, found some great treasures to play with. Hugs Florence

    ReplyDelete
  8. bonjour,j'aime bien la boutique de votre amie ,j'ai mis un post sur mon blog à la page "les boutiques d'ici & là",je vous note mon blog,si vous voulez le voir; le-calepin-de-kateblogspot.com;à bientot,kate

    ReplyDelete
  9. It is so gorgeous! I hate being so far away!!!

    ReplyDelete
  10. The space upstairs, where the sleighbed is sitting, was my 10x12' space for about six years. Aren't paint and elbow grease wonderful things! The building and the merchandise were wonderful. Wishing Cindy the best.

    ReplyDelete
  11. Oh my goodness!! I could definitely lose quite a few buckaroos in there! That metal wall shelf/table is TDF! And the zebra chair too! *winks* Vanna

    ReplyDelete
  12. Looks totally fabulous! Thanks for sharing your wonderful photos of this amazing place. I see many things that I'm loving...

    ReplyDelete
  13. Isabel-
    I knew I could count on you for some awesome pictures of Cindy's new shop. Everything looks simply devine! Now I have a reason to take alittle drive out to Aurora.

    ReplyDelete
  14. thanks for posting the great pictures.. I am starting occasional sales in Michigan the 2nd weekend of each month...tarte has such a greay vibe the new space is wonderful

    ReplyDelete
  15. meant GREAT not greay..............vibe

    hee

    ReplyDelete
  16. Sounds and looks dreamy! Could spend hours there just soaking up all of the goodness!

    ReplyDelete
  17. All I have to say is WOW!! Cindy has created magic again, soooo beautiful!! Thanks for taking great pictures for those of us who couldn't make it.
    Lisa ;-)

    ReplyDelete
  18. What a gorgeous shop!
    Love the look of the old movie reels. And the feather light fixtures...fabulous!
    Will you see if she can open up a shop annex near Ohio? :-)

    Kimberly

    ReplyDelete
  19. AI!!!!! ainda que não posso visitar! Gluppp! tanta coisa gira e que espaço tão calmo! o cartão de crédito do meu marido agradece!!! HI! HI!
    take care Isabel!
    Rosa

    ReplyDelete
  20. I missed it, but I'll be going soon, isn't Cindy amazing?!

    Hugs,
    Sheila E.

    ReplyDelete

I so enjoy and appreciate your comments!! Thank you so much for stopping by!!!

Related Posts Widget for Blogs by LinkWithin