Today, for our Valentine’s Day treat, we went north about 20 miles to Snohomish, one of our favorite towns, for brunch and shopping. Snohomish is charming, with vintage store fronts and Victorian homes, and is also known for its many antique and gift shops. The one I love most is Faded Elegance.
A Faded Elegance visit is always such a delight for me, like an engraved invitation to leave the computer and many responsibilities behind for a bit and indulge and recharge my senses by savoring the breathtaking design of this shop. The owner, Kimberly, who I’ve chatted with on previous visits, wasn’t there, but we were warmly welcomed by Cassidy, who showed us many of the items newly arrived and kindly gave me permission to take these photos to share here.
Wouldn’t you just love to move in here?
Faded Elegance contains a wealth of loveliness on its large lower level and the upstairs consignment area, all arranged with exquisite taste. Each time I visit, I’m so impressed and inspired by the creative styling and displays, and leave with swirling visions of gold and crystal and light (and Paris!) dancing before my eyes.
Latest indulgences from Tokyo Milk.
Wonderful bird and nest decorative items
And lastly, what is a celebration without cupcakes? Except these, which are so delicious looking, are actually “bath bombs”, for sweet and soothing soaks. Even Cassidy admitted she was tempted to take a bite whenever she passed them in the store!
Hi Georgianna- love your post and your fab photography skills. Since I live on the eastside, I can't wait to pay a visit to this shop. Are there other shops & restuarants nearby?
Oh wow, this is MY favorite shop too. They used to be in Everett, and I frequented them whenever I was up that direction. I've been in the Snohomish shop a few time too.
And yes, I've thought many times that I would love to move in there!!!
Hello Georgianna,
I'm Susanna, an admirer of your photos since months and now also fellow student at BYW.
Great images and fab shop, almost feels like I visited it with you! :)
Vintage birds cages and tailor's dummies are among my obsessions and these are beautiful!
Thanks for sharing,
Ciao!
Suze
PS: we also have a blog friend in common: Kat!
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Thank you, everyone!
Sasha – yes, there are a number of great shops and restaurants right on the main street of town – First Street. Plan to spend the day if you can.
Ooo, Sylvia, I was hoping you'd see this post as I knew you would love the place – we'll have to go together one day!
Suze – great to see you here and thank you! Ciao!
I am in love! What an enchanting place. Glad you had such a lovely Valentine's Day. Enjoy your week!
That is a very lovely place. All the items are absolutely love. Love love love. Adore the photo frame, G! That's gotta be the most perfect brunch and drive away for you. :)
This looks like a wonderful store! My sister and I enjoy going to antique and thrift stores together. We never walk away empty handed.
Beautiful! Thank you for sharing your fun times! smiles…
oh wow what a fantastic place! such beautiful things! must have been a lovely way to spend valentines together :) and i adore those cupcake bath bombs, they actually look delicious, i was looking at the photo for ages wondering how they got the "icing" to look that smooth and good before i read that they weren't real cupcakes lol.
Georgianna, you make me blush! I have just been lost in your beautiful blog for hours. I am sorry I missed you; hope you had a Happy Valentine’s Day. Thank you for making Faded Elegance looks so beautiful. Your blog is breathtaking, my new favorite.
~Kimberly
Hi G
I'm late to this post but that's kinda good ad I got to read all the comments. I like seeing names I recognise and people I know like Suze and Eadaoin!
I feel like I've been to the store here with you, thankyou for sharing it looks like a shop full of magic treasures!
Kat x
What a wonder shop! Your photography is very beautiful, and I just love the colors you favor. This blog is going on my "favorites" so I'll remember to visit regularly…
Oh yes, I could happily spend an afternoon wandering through all the loveliness there! Thanks for taking us along, Georgianna! :)
I've just seen your blog & my god! so much eyecandy in one page- this is very beautiful work, georgianna.
And I could spend forever in this shop :) Beautiful images.
one of my favorite shops! :)
Susan @ http://www.peanutpetunia.blogspot.com