up close

here are couple close ups and not so close up shots of some of the new treasures we brought back from our recent shopping trip. detailed posts to come, but in the meantime we thought we would tempt you a bit with the gorgeous textures, art and colors we just scored...

made with love

everything at pergolina is made with love, our gift wrap, our selection of items we sell, the way we display, the food we serve at our various parties... so why shouldn't our gift certificates be made with love? we used to print a nice standard card but have now ventured into making something a bit more artful. using a simple muslin fabric, some watercolors, stamps and little imagination we now have one of a kind gift cards that hold the power to buy you a lovely something something in our shop of love. ;)

our favorite necklace right now

the very talented and lovely p j galloway dropped off some seriously beautiful jewelry the other day. diamonds, smooth wood beads, pearls, precious stones and more. every piece is exquisite. however this particular piece was one of our favorites. we love the combination of sophisticated materials that have been arranged into a very bohemian design that can dress up even a simple jeans and t shirt look. love.

handmade, handwritten

we are now going to be including cards and wider stationary selection on our new site. in the shop we sell cards at a rapid pace, which makes us very excited! not only because we are making some money, but the handwritten card is making a comeback! keep us in mind for your upcoming card writing occasions. :)

some of our favorites to write in or on...

hello there

we have been playing in our side yard today, shooting lots of new and old favorites for the brand new pergolina website. we are so anxious to reveal our new site. it has been made with lots of love and is much easier to navigate! in the meantime here are a couple shots of our little magical outdoor space where we make it all happen. :)

eat in peace

we are madly in love with our new collection of plates and bowls for children from smiling planet. although they are intended for kids, we are tempted to snatch up a couple for our bbqs as well. every plate or bowl showcases an clever and whimsical illustration of animals and characters, messages of peace, and a delightful sense of humor that encourages finishing your meal to get to the treat to be discovered at the bottom.

smiling planet's plates and bowls are made from safe, 100% recycled, 100% recyclable, medical-grade, high purity, number #5 polypropylene. the products are CPSIA-compliant, use non-toxic inks, and are free of BPA, phthalates, PVC, and lead. number #5 polypropylene is regarded as a safe plastic by such leading authorities as healthy child healthy world. all of the dinnerware is made outside of san francisco, california.

we are still here

hi gang. although p will be taking over this blog very shortly, we are going through a transitional period here at the shop - new site in the works, face lifts in the shop, prepping for the big ny shopping trip and much more! so we appreciate your patience as we are the buzzing around with our busy bee lives!
in the meantime to keep you connected, how about some lovely shots of the store right now. please check back. we will be blogging up a storm soon enough. lots of new treasures and inspiration to share. :)