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My father was into superior audio when it was tubes instead solid state. Oh how our house boomed with
his favorite music at high volume! And my brother David started DC Audio years ago in New Hampshire, establishing home systems that made your house sound like a performance hall. I relate! Go sit on a chair and have Craig or one of his associates demonstrate what really good sound feels like! It’s worth your time.
Down one of those streets that is suffering from construction are two shops worth seeking out. One is Denise Showalter-Cruz’s Jimmy Girl (420 Mendocino Ave) because items on display are very gift-oriented...
Honeycomb
immerses himself in all he loves. Put a board under his feet, music in his ears and take a ride. This store has skateboards, clothing, music and art.
Very cool stuff and fun to chat with Kurt while shopping. There’s history on those walls!
for yourself as well as someone else. It’s Vintage all the way and full of color and style. Denise is a delightful person who carefully chooses objects she knows people will like. I found cast metal towel hooks for my kitchen that are small elephants with their trunks as hooks.
She showed me how she performs her craft, then put one
Jimmy Girl
Another New Discovery is Bohlux (638 5th St) with Honeycomb right across the hall. I was walking down 5th Street and I literally swung my head around as a truly beautiful purse caught my eye. This is artistry in leather goods. LuLu’s store wasn’t open that day so I retuned later to find her in her shop, busily making products.
of the leather flower barrettes she is now carrying into her hair for me to see. A young apprentice wanted to show her work and brought them in for the store. Lulu went on to show me
And just a few doors toward 4th Street is Soulriders, (404 Mendocino Ave ) owned by Kurt who loves everything surfing, skateboarding, cars and music. After living in Mexico and San Clemente, he moved back
to Sonoma County when his wife’s mother fell sick. He misses those Southern California beaches so
Bohlux
the details of her purses. Self-locking clasps, the entire inside of the purse also in leather with little pockets in contrasting colors. These are true works of art and worth every penny they cost because of the time and attention to detail they require. I am impressed! If you love purses, go seek her out.
Jewelry lasts a lifetime, carries memories and promises, brings sparkles and color into your life, and enhances beauty.
Soulriders
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