Vintage is the ultimate green in home decorating and design. At the Olivenhain Grove Sale, taking place April 30-May 1, from 10am-4pm, shop in a European-style vintage market nestled in a lemon grove on a private estate. At this unique outdoor venue, you will discover elegant vintage items that have been lovingly repurposed and restored.Creative and passionate boutique store proprietors along with mom and pop antique dealers are excited about this market. Forced by the country’s current economic climate to reduce overhead, many vendors are moving to outdoor markets to sell their vintage wares and showcase their everyday items which have been refurbished into useful and elegantly chic must haves. Discover and purchase unique European-inspired vintage garden elements, architectural finds, home décor, art, jewelry, clothing, textiles, vintage linens and more one-of-a-kind items. Exquisite arrangements and decorating tips will inspire ideas for shoppers. Learn how to incorporate new purchases into a space, making it a charming and lovely place for everyday use.
The Olivenhain Grove Sale is hosted by Gail Peterson, whose passion for vintage has been lifelong. Peterson designed her own wedding dress, complete with vintage tulle and detailed embellishments. Peterson has also been a children’s clothing designer and owner of a successful children’s store, Buckingham Mercantile. Chosen to serve as feature designer for the San Diego Historical society, Peterson loves living the ultimate green vintage lifestyle. (760/533-2825, www.casualloveselegance.com)
