The Most Beautiful Candy Store in the World!

If you're like me, I love old architecture. Today's works cannot hold a candle to the workmanship of days gone by.

When I stumbled upon this image, I nearly fell out of my seat. It was located in the Phelan Building at 770 Market Street in San Francisco, and deemed "The most beautiful candy store in the world." It was George Haas and Sons Candy Store.

If you click on this image,  you could really see the detail full-scale. Note the candy counter on the left, the soda and ice cream counter on the right, and sit-down service in the rear.

Sigh...we'll just have to dream...sweet dreams...

New Estate Arrivals at Paris Hotel Boutique!

Time to shop our new arrivals! Click here to see the whole collection!

Happy Monday & Heads Up!

I'm so excited to share our upcoming new arrivals to be unveiled tomorrow!

I recently attended an exclusive estate sale in San Francisco. It was beyond anything I've ever seen. It was the home of a former antique dealer who collected the most unusual and exquisite pieces. There were so many items--it was overwhelming.

From mirrors to 19th century listed artist paintings, the house was filled to the brim!

This bed (above) is an 18th century Dutch bed. Handpainted and quite unusual.

Sterling silver filled the tables of this home. I've never seen so much in my life. This photo is just a small portion of the hundreds of pieces, some which will be featured at my sale tomorrow.

More items; candlestick collections, inkwell collections, weights, clocks, you name it!

So be sure and visit our shop tomorrow at 8:00 am PST/11:00 am EST...See you then and have a lovely week!

New Arrivals at Paris Hotel Boutique!

We're gearing up at Paris Hotel Boutique where we've added an eclectic mix of pieces...including, oodles of accessories!

Highlights include:

Huge Vintage French Parade Flags

Alabaster Bookends

Antique Rubber Stamp Kits

Large Lady Portrait

Antique Opaline Salt Cellars

French Shaving Mirror Stand

Antique Glass Grapes and much, much more!

Click here to shop our new arrivals!

images: Kassie Borreson, Haus Frau Fotografie

Tell Us What You Think... Purdy, Please!

We're on Yelp!  You've probably heard of Yelp -- the online guide to review and talk about what's great - or not so great- in your world. From restaurants to shopping, Yelp is a great place to review your favorite haunts.

Over the years many of you have filled out surveys or sent lovely emails about the service you received at Paris Hotel Boutique. That's made all of us very happy!

Now's your chance to review us on Yelp and receive 10% off your next purchase at PHB! Simply visit our Yelp page here and feel free to say anything! If you're not registered, it's quite easy to do. 

Shoot me an email with your name/review and I'll get you your 10% coupon.

Merci Beaucoup!

Charming Typography Pendants

I don't know about you, but I'm the type who never wins contests. Never. 

One day I stumbled upon a blog contest offering these pendant creations by Laura Tarrish from Bridgetown Papers and left a comment. A couple weeks later I was notified that I had won!

This diminutive bottle which is about 1.25" high contains tiny letters cut from metallic card stock. Laura fills the bottles with initials or names that you like (up to 50 characters). Could be a secret message or names of loved ones.

Laura also adds the option of including a single gold icon (above) to the mix.

If interested in purchasing one of these darling pendants, email Laura Tarrish at tarrish@bridgetownpapers.com. The price of a pendant is $35.

Thanks again Laura for my sweet treasure!

Great Gatsby Monogram Maker!

Are you a Great Gatsby fan? Love Art Deco? Well, I just stumbled upon this official Great Gatsby monogram maker from the Warner Brothers website.

 This logo is just like the one featured on trailers and posters for the upcoming movie. Simply visit their site here, and put in your initials.

Voila! You can create desktop wallpaper, stationary, even a Facebook header. All in fashionable gilt Deco!