Friday, March 18, 2011

Malibu Country Mart

My favorite building in the Malibu Country Mart is James Perse


We are expecting rain in LA this weekend so it was critical to get little "P" out to expend some energy. She might just combust from reaching her boredom limit over the next couple of days. So we headed north to the amazing Malibu Country Mart off the PCH today. I don't know any other place where you could ease your shot nerves with a glass of wine after your kid has stopped screaming because you forbade her from eatting sand. Did I mention the restaurant is about twenty feet from the playground?! Genius! All of this while surrounded with some of the best clothing shops this side of the Mississippi. Yah, I would say this is every stay-at-home mothers version of heaven! The mart has evolved substantially from it's early days with additions over the years and the latest is by far the best.


French doors open up to a courtyard at Ralph Lauren


If you are going to shop there is nothing like doing outdoors especially at the Malibu Country Mart. The developers captured the eclectic laid back vibe that is the west side. There are beautiful container gardens everywhere and all are unique to the aesthetic of the individual store. The containers range from a huge galvanized metal tub to terra cotta pots.


The Maxfield's boutique

I love the use of reclaimed wood as siding for buildings so much that we are using it on the exterior of our house. The siding on the Maxfield's building has a grayish tone and looks incredible up against the patina from the metal doors.

Double R L shop looks like a vintage gas station garage

Container garden at Double RL

More multi plant containers



This is the most beautiful J Crew shop I have ever seen. The exterior facade is also reclaimed wood and the white washed finish compliments the beachy feel. The same wood is carried inside in the flooring. Spring has sprung in the shop and the bright pinks, oranges and striped blues pop against the pale grey walls. The feminine chandeliers resemble recycled glass. The dressing room had a large banquet with a linen upholstered cushion and pillows made from Hable Construction polka dot fabric in taupe tones. Photo taking is prohibited in the store otherwise I would have posted images. Guess you will have to check it out for yourself.

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