Through the Looking Glass

We're loving the glass pieces that have been coming in the store lately and think they're such a fun and easy way to add a little summer sparkle to your home at an affordable price.  From apothecary jars, to mason jars, updating your home decor with glass is no longer just a trend, but almost a must.  Glass is light, fresh, and clean, yet makes a bold statement.  Take a look at some of our favorite glass pieces currently featured at Chartreuse.

These beautiful hand-blown glass globes are replicas of the glass fishing floats that were once used around the world by fisherman to help keep their nets afloat.  Although no longer used in modern fishing times, these floats are now popular collector's items and add a great interest piece to any niche in your home.  We've even seen them used outdoors in the garden.  The rippled texture adds interest to each piece and the light aqua marine color is just perfect.

Have you been looking for a pretty alternative to the typical glass votive holder?  Look no further because these sweet little hand-blown class votive holders will do just nicely.  Their light and delicate nature look gorgeous when illuminated at night by a votive, but stand alone as a petite accent piece for your table during the day.  They could also be sweet bud vases, and at $19 a piece, make a perfect gift for a friend.

Our most recent delivery at Chartreuse brought these gorgeous and unique opalescent milky glass jars.  Ranging in diameter from 5.5" - 11", they look fantastic all bundled together as pictured, or as a simple accent pieces on their own.  Depending on how the light hits them, the glass changes from shades of white to shades of blue.  And the varying lips on each jar just add to the interest.  Ranging from $19-$39 a piece, these are another quick, easy, affordable and elegant way to update some of your summer decor.

Come in soon and take a look in person at all of our new and fresh accessories to update your home!

We're Getting Creative Again! Upcoming Art Workshop at Chartreuse

The flyer really says it all, but just in case you are not convinced, here are a few pictures from our fun night of creativity back in April!

Call 562-493-5899 to reserve your spot!

A Tour On the Art of Reclaimed Wood & Upcycled Pieces

We have been quite pleased and excited about some of the new Reclaimed Wood pieces we've been getting in the store. The movement of using reclaimed wood, which is wood that was previously used in the building of another structure, has been growing by leaps and bounds over the past few years.
 For obvious reasons, reclaimed wood is a "green" alternative to furniture that uses new woods.  But from a design aesthetic, reclaimed wood furniture offers a rustic and blemished appeal that gives each piece a bit of charm and character.  Your imagination can run wild thinking of all the possible exciting origins your reclaimed piece may have been born from.

The pieces we are featuring in our store are from Indonesia and are hardwood, with a waxed finish.  The finish means each piece's unique coloring will be protected, and the ease of care is superb.
Take a look below at some of the newest Reclaimed Wood pieces we are featuring in our showroom.  We have a bit of everything, including coffee tables, interesting benches and dining room tables. 

In addition to unique Reclaimed Wood pieces, we have some other interesting up-cycled pieces including this amazing one-of-a-kind antique art storage box.  The signs of distress add an instant vintage flea market appeal.

Last on our up-cycled tour are these amazing hypo-allergenic decorative pillows fashioned from vintage feed sacks.  The artwork is pure French chic and adds a bit of old-world feel to any room. 

We hope you've enjoyed this tour of the latest pieces we are loving in our store.  Please contact us with any questions, or stop on by and have a look for yourself.

Trunk Show at Chartreuse

Come to the store this Thursday, May 6th from 11 am -7 pm for a very special trunk show featuring 3 unique and distinct local artisans.

Lisa Faye Dawson is a Long Beach artist best known for her mixed media pieces featuring interesting papers, quirky and witty sayings, and artistic touches such as deers and sumo wrestlers.  Preview a sampling of her artwork and take home a one-of-a kind piece for your home or for a gift.

"The Plant People" will be on hand to design a gorgeous custom silk floral arrangement perfect for any setting.  Bring in your favorite vase or container and they will fill it with a fabulous arrangement made of the finest, most life-like silk flowers available. 

Leisa Johnson is the creative genius behind Soul 2 Silver jewelry.  Each piece is handcrafted using various metals and natural stone elements.  Preview her latest collection of necklaces, bracelets and pins and take home a perfect Mother's Day gift.

We hope to see you tomorrow! 

Art Workshop

Last Thursday April 22nd, Chartreuse hosted an Art Workshop featuring local Long Beach artist Lisa Faye Dawson.  Lisa is best known for her mixed media art and many of her pieces are featured here in our store.

Art enthusiasts flocked to Chrartreuse with little more than a pair of scissors and the desire to create a fun piece of art.  Lisa supplied the canvas, some unique and interesting papers, a bottle of glue and some Minwax.  Oh and loads of encouragement to us budding artists.  We of course supplied the wine and cheese.
Here are some pictures from the fun evening.

The budding artists hard at work

here are the Chartreuse ladies hard at work.  The application process required a bit of concentration!

An hour later, Wendy was still creating her masterpiece.  She had a lot of dedication!

Happy Artists with their completed masterpieces!

Thanks to everyone who came out and created!  It was a fun and inspiring night and we can't wait to do it again.

Upcoming Art Show Featuring Local Long Beach Artist

Need a fun night out?
Want to create a great piece of art similar to this?

Then you need to attend the next Art Workshop

Thursday, April 22nd, 2010 from 6-9 pm
Chartreuse Home Furnishings
Workshop led by local Long Beach artist Lisa Faye Dawson

Just bring $25 bucks, your favorite pair of scissors, and CREATIVITY!

Space is limited so give us a call to reserve your spot.
Chartreuse, LLC
3938 Cerritos Ave
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
(562)493-5899