Heyyy Sailor.....

Now that I have your attention...check out the nautical that Mom & Auntie Jane lugged in last week.



We didn't go junking with the intention of hauling in a pair of oars, but that's just what we did last week. Actually, we brought in 2 sets.


This older pair are late 1800's with old leather straps.

And also new to the store and perfect for your lil' sailor boy OR girl, is this one of a kind nautical bookcase with a fishing net draped to the side and pair of oars attached to front. It even has a little ships wheel clock attached to the top which can be removed if you like.



Love the old glass canisters loaded with local seashells and even a couple of small fishing reels inside.



Bahama sea fans have been quite popular this month. The Coronado windows are an Attic exclusive and the one shown was just sold. We hope to have a few more over the coming weeks.



Beach cottage pillows made with a french duvet ticking and a turquoise striped linen are both new arrivals.

Looking For Handmade in the USA?

How cute are these? This is our second order of custom made Coronado charms just for us, by Beth Quinn. We had a vision and Beth delivered. Thank you Beth! Check out her website..she has so much to offer.


Husband and wife team Mark & Stef from Home Studio paid a surprise visit to The Attic recently to hand deliver our order of Scrabble pendant necklaces. What service! They are just the nicest couple and we feel so lucky to have found them! We have carried their line of fun Scrabble pendants since we opened last fall, and they continue to be popular with locals and tourists alike. What I love about them is the variety of designs to choose from and you can mix and match any quantity. The young girls just love these and have a hard time choosing ONE! Be sure to tell them that The Attic girls sent you. :)


Lizzy B's type key necklaces and bracelets have been popular since day one. A classic design that will never go out of style! We usually carry all initials in the necklace, but if we don't have yours, Gina can always take an order.


The Attic also carries pillows by 2 local artists, Pam Small and Tamerie Shriver.


Pam hand stitches a phrase on the pillows and they can range from beach cottage to romantic, with Wake Me With A Kiss, Bella and more. We welcome special orders. Just give us a call or drop us a line. You can see a few of her pillows in a recent post below this one.
Tamerie's pillows have been quite a hit this summer with vintage images of the Hotel Del and Tent City. You can click on the images to enlarge.

New Arrivals...and Departures

Sorry, I'm sold

Loved this french caned chair..original painted finish.The cane was perfect and the chippy paint was perfection! Didn't last more than a couple of days.

A set of four dining chairs were paired up with our harvest table when we redecorated our front window, but they didn't even last 24 hrs. We are now on the hunt for another foursome but finding some as cute as these might be a difficult task.

Farm Table & Chairs are sold

Notice the plank bottom? Instead of adding an upholstered seat, we decided to go with a plank style seat and Jon did a fantastic job! Everyone loved the look and we could have sold them 3 times over the next couple of days!

Sorry, I'm sold
This Empire style high boy is a new arrival to the store this week.


Our new crown style chandelier to replace the one we just sold. I can't
believe we found another one so quickly!


Ooh La La...This gorgeous 1940's Vanity and matching tall chest of drawers.

When I saw this mirror I just about fainted. I have never seen one quite as large or etched as beautiful as this one.


Sorry : Chest of Drawers sold, Vanity still available!

Come on in and see the latest...before it's too late!

We Sell Seashells...

year round. It's not just a summer thing here at The Attic.


Jade Banded Turbos

Puffy Sand Dollar Biscuits

Abalone Shells
Polished Troca (from Mexico)

And my favorite new arrival are these pretty seashell inlaid metal boxes.

If you don't live near our store and see something you can't live without, just give us a call or email us for more info. We would be happy to put together a pretty collection of seashells for you and ship them in one box.

New Window Display

Vanity: Sold , Crown Window $159

You can click on the image to enlarge it.

Here's a peek at our small window display which features our typewriter necklaces and bracelets. A 1920's Remington typewriter is displayed on a 1940's vanity/desk. I love hearing the comments from people as they pause to look at the old typewriter. We had a vintage empty frame hanging around so we had glass cut for it and added our signature gold crown. It is hanging above the desk..so awesome!

We have the small window display done and now it's on to the bigger window...

These Are A Few Of Our Favorite Things...

Love this rusty iron planter! Filled it with sea fans today. The top piece actually lifts off and the base can serve as a table.
*Sold*, and a little sad to see it go so soon!



This old green painted crate stole all of our hearts. One of those things that we will definitely have to enjoy for a time before deciding on a price. It holds the candles perfectly. It would also be cute on a beach cottage porch to hold shoes. :)



What a great table...all 6 feet of it! It has 2 drop down sides and will seat 4 on each side. ( Chairs are sold )




This little industrial typewriter stand is perfect for a laptop!
It's just adorable with the old blue paint, chippy and all. Just lift the sides up for extra work space if you need it. The wooden wheels make it easy to move it where you need it.



How adorable is this?!!! A little red and cream kitchen stool. If we would have had it before the Fourth of July, this would have been in the window with the blue typewriter table. Eeeeeee!!! I can hardly stand the cuteness of this stool!

This Way to The Attic

Check out our new sign. :) The locals know where to find us, but since we are located off the main avenue, some tourists need a little encouragement to make it around that corner.

We chose 3 photos to give everyone a little glimpse into the shoppe, and place it along Orange Avenue which is the main traffic street. I think it's working because we have seen the numbers increase since we put it out this past week!

What's In Store This Week

Wow, I think we set a new record in furniture sales this week. It's officially tourist season! This is great news because it means we have room for NEW pieces!
We love giving the store a new look and we started with the small window display today. The store was looking a little empty today as 2 large pieces left and one more is leaving on Wednesday. We will have more coming in later this week so I will be sure to add photos as they come in.

Love this vintage metal barrister bookcase * Industrial chic at it's best!



Filled with seashells at the moment, but perfect for books or a special collection. We love it and know you will too! The cherub lamp is a favorite of mine, even with the missing panels. I love it just the way it is...would be sweet with a beaded light bulb cover. A neat large bust with rhinestone crown is also new this week.
*Edit* Just sold the lamp on Wednesday...kind of sad to see it go! :(



A great old set of metal folding chairs, priced individually but I bet ya can't buy just one! We also have a set of 4 in the BEST shade of turquoise! These are perfect summer chairs for unexpected guests. :) They fold right up and be easily stored.


Turquoise chairs are sold and are on their way to Arizona!

Architectural Salvage

These vintage windows from remodeled homes in Coronado are being repurposed by The Attic into something beautiful to hang inside your home. These smaller windows are harder to come by and it's been awhile since we've been able to offer them. If you've been wanting one, be sure to come by the store soon because they never last long!



*EDIT* Both windows sold on July 5th, but we will be getting more mid week.
I know I said they don't last long, but I didn't expect to sell both of them today!

We normally offer windows with the following choices:

Coronado with the crown
Coronado Cafe with a crown
Coronado Island with a crown

Land Of The Free

Hope everyone enjoyed their Independence Day. The town was buzzing with excitement and I snapped a few pics before the parade got underway. Hundreds of volunteers carried the flags which would line the center median 2 hours before the parade would begin.



I was inside the store for most of it but I did sneak away to get this shot of Mayor Casey Tanaka waving to the crowd. Love the flip flops.


The sun was out and it was a gorgeous day. The Attic Girls were pretty tired by days end, but we are open today so I had better get in gear as I'm opening the show. :)