In February 2012 I found myself at a creative crossroads and decided to take a leap of faith. I had been showing & selling my vintage and cottage wares for several years in a lovely shop where I rented a space, as well as selling at flea markets. I was excited about the idea of having my own shop and found the perfect spot in Woodland Hills, CA. I began the thrilling & scary journey of embarking on this new adventure wondering what the outcome would really look like compared to my creative vision.
I found that I truly loved being the proprietor of this wonderful shop and my dear customers, many from the local neighborhood, loved being able to come in and escape to a place of quiet and beauty.
Fast forward to February 2014... two years & many happy memories later I made the decision to close the shop. Being a creative person I felt a need to balance my time to include more variety in my work. As many of you know I planned to create a much smaller, simpler version of the shop and hold sales once a month on a friday & saturday. Now it is May 2014 and I am so happy to announce the dates for my first sale at rue lavande bungalow! I love the bungalow part as it says easy, cottage living...pretty, simple & fresh!
rue lavande bungalow
june 20th & 21st 2014
friday & saturday 9am - 3pm
transforming the garage has been and is a work in progress!
come browse & say hello... celebrate summer solstice & welcome the new beginning for rue lavande! There are sure to be some sweet treasures to feather your nest... it will be lovely to see you! *private home address will be sent in email week of sale - walking distance from old shop!
As promised I'd like to share some of the sweet things customers wrote in their
"what I have loved about Deva's shop" stories...
Everything!
I come up from Hollywood whenever I have the chance! After moving into my new apartment I need to buy lots of furniture & dishes and... Deva's store has the cutest things and she has helped me make my apartment feel like home - she is the best! - jaime
I just found you a week before you closed and came back 4 times!
a lovely place - sweet & calm... I look forward to your private sales - charisse
I absolutely love finding vintage quality & charm to add to my home... from dishes to pictures for the wall or my favorite chamber pot that holds a beautiful orchid... I love coming here - lin
The entire atmosphere! The music, candles & the beautiful way everything is arranged. We are so sad to see you close. We loved visiting regularly and finding unique treasures for our home. Your store will live on in our home... we will always think of you when we use Amelie's dresser & night stand... when we look at the little Italian paintings in our hallway - lisa & christian
I have loved this shop... it has been my true "happy place" - deva is friendly & warm... and this is a treasure of a store! - jeanne
my mom jeanne was shopping in your store over the weekend and brought me home the most wonderful items. Thank you for being so sweet with her. She loves you. You have an amazing eye for beauty and I would look forward to being a patron of any establishment you decide to envision next. Good luck on closing one shabby window and opening a new shabby door! - cat
I appreciate you for your help & all the beautiful pieces I have gotten from your shop. Unbeknownst to you, you have helped us with decorating our new home. All your things look so beautiful... I appreciate your help so much - tamika
if you didn't get a chance to bring your story back before the shop closed
bring it when you come for the first sale! I love reading them and having the memories to share... just your
thoughts on paper in any form!!
I am very thankful to get to do this & I love that you enjoy it too!
see you friday & saturday june 20th & 21st - sale address will be sent to you by email the week of the sale! walking distance from the old shop!
for now...
warmly, Deva
p.s. spring is the perfect time to clear out & organize...start new projects...
visit my "living organized" page - I've been organizing my own home & office and it feels so good... lighter & ready for new chapters!