Mother's Day, May 10, 2015

 

 Mother's Day, May 10, 2015, is just around the corner.  We're sure that Ocean Heir has everything you need to pick the perfect bouquet of gifts to please any Mom.  If you're feeling stuck, here are some great ideas:

 1. Cards

 Of course you have to start with a really great card, and we have the best selection.

2.  Accessories

 We have a great collection of accessories.  There are handbags in great shapes and fun colors, and our assortment of scarves ranges from gauzy whimsical prints to soft cozy knits. And hats?  We have hats that can protect Mom from the sun or shield her from the cold.

3. Jewelry

 Whether Mom likes bling, or prefers more subtle jewelry, Ocean Heir has something for every taste.  There are sweet beaded necklaces crocheted on silk cord, trendy wrap bracelets packed with crystals, and plenty of hot turquoise.  And if your Mom likes impact jewelry, don't forget about our collection of LaLou statement pieces.

4.  Small Treasures

If you're looking for that just right little thing to complete your Mother's day bouquet we have plenty a unique gifts to fit the bill. Consider one of our exquisite fragrances, or one of our candles, perhaps a sweet little framed stitchery will be just the thing.  We are here to help, you can always ask and Heiress.

5. Books

What about a great book?  We have a really great selection of all kinds.  Books on architecture, style, glamping, cooking, rock and roll, manners, recreation, and fortune-telling.  If Mom likes to read, you will find something at Ocean Heir.

Oh and there is so much more.  Come on by, see our new space, and let an Heiress help you find the perfect gift for your Mom (you probably owe her).

Pardon Our Dust

Before the wall came down

Gotta have a great hat, roofers at work

Some of you may have noticed the hubbub and construction around the Garden Shed. Ocean Heir is thrilled to be taking over part of the old Deer Run space.  And despite a little noise and a little chaos we have been, and will be open throughout the remodeling process.  (Fans of Deer Run, have no fear, Leslie has taken her gifts and her talent and joined Left Field Gallery in SLO).

converts to a bed, if required

We plan  to expand our selection of cards and books, install a lounge area (you can think of it as the Husband Comfort Station), and just generally give us all a little more elbow room. We think you are going to love it, we're not done yet and we already do! 

These guys did a great job on the new floor!

First, there was the construction shoring up and weather-proofing the space. That went on for several weeks, and parts of  were pretty ugly, dirty and noisy (thanks to the Garden Shed for the property improvements and our neighbors for their patience).  Walls went up, walls came down, concrete was poured (several times), new roof, and, in true Garden Shed tradition, we have a beautiful new mosaic floor transition between the old and new spaces.   

Cully:  Handyman, Magician, Fashion Consultant

Then, our good friend and unparalleled handyman extraordinaire, Cully, handled all the Ocean Heir improvements as deftly as a magician.  He's framed walls, run electrical, installed windows, hung doors, and built new fixtures, everything that needed doing he did.  If that wasn't enough he's been a design consultant, lighting technician, Heiress tamer (sometimes we get a little nervous), and fixed our computer. He knows the difference between a boat neck and a scoop, and he's kept us ahead of schedule.  Cully, if we haven't said it yet, THANK YOU!

The Heiresses have been cleaning, merchandising, and re-fluffing all corners of the store, and of course, the Heiress-in-Chief is personally overseeing every detail.  There are just a few more construction details to button up, but we are very, very close, and should be completely done before the end of April.   Things may have moved around a bit, but it is all still here and an Heiress is always available to help find your favorites.  So come on by and be among the first to check out the new and improved Ocean Heir!

Record Store Day

Record store day is April 18, 2015, participating artists will release new music exclusively to Independent record stores .  The annual event was founded in 2007 as a celebration of the culture of the independent record store.  To find out more visit http://www.recordstoreday.com/.

We encourage you to support your local independent record store, but if you happen to be in the mood for something more classic don't forget about our great selection of vintage vinyl.  These covers, and more, are currently available at Ocean Heir.

Turquoise Trending

Black, white, and turquoise are the signature colors of Ocean Heir. 
Turquoise  jewelry happens to be red hot right now (thanks Cate, that necklace is stunning), and we have plenty of choices.

 Now you can accessorize to your heart's content, though we may be far from Hollywood our goods are always right on trend and right on budget!

Happy Easter

Happy Easter from your friends at Ocean Heir!  We want to help you fill those gaps in your Easter baskets, so we will be open from 10am to 5pm on Easter Sunday.  Hop on over, we Heiresses will be happy to help!  

The California Flannel Bush

Fremontodendron californicum
 



It is officially Spring at the Garden Shed when the California Flannel Bush blooms! 

 

This time of year people are drawn to our door by this spectacular tree.  We Heiresses are bombarded daily by questions about it.  Not that we mind, but none of us claim to be horticulturists.   Find out more about this drought tolerant California native at‬
http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/9403384/list/great-native-plant-california-flannel-bush.  Better yet, come by Ocean Heir and see for yourself!

The Benches

The Bench at Ocean Heir

"One can participate in the art that this bench is by simply sitting in it."
Bamberg, Matt "Piece it Together" The Desert Sun, Palm Springs, 5 Nov. 2000, F1. print.

The eye-catching bench was originally commissioned in 2000 by Heiress-in-Chief Diane Matzner, then owner of the Palm Springs stores Mosaic, La Mariposa, and Aristokatz. Artist Harvey Silverman spent nearly a month piecing together the tile, ceramic, and other materials over a solid concrete form. The completed bench weighs nearly one ton, and truly is very comfortable.

An enthusiastic supporter of art in public places, Diane installed the bench in front of the two Plaza Mercado Center stores (Mosaic and La Mariposa), where it immediately drew tons of attention. It has been featured in several newspaper articles, widely photographed, and is rumored to have been the site of at least one marriage proposal.

The bench traveled with Diane across country for several years. When she opened Ocean Heir in Cambria, in October 2012, the bench found a new home in the courtyard of the Shops at the Garden Shed where all us Heiresses enjoy watching the delight it brings our visitors every day.

The Bench at HART



All us Heiresses share a common love of animals and a passion for animal rescue. The marquee fundraiser for our local animal shelter HART, "Wines, Pines, and Felines," is scheduled for April 12 this year at Camp Ocean Pines. Ocean Heir, among many local businesses, has made a donation towards the raffle. Tickets are available now. You can learn more about the event and about HART at http://www.sanluisobispo.com/2015/02/04/3474942/hart-homeless-pets-cats-adopt.html.

Judy Lyon (left) with Diane Matzner

Ocean Heir's support of HART is much deeper than a simple raffle donation.  Another of Diane's public art creations, a painted metal sculpture bench, originally commissioned for her Aristokatz store has been donated to Hart, where it sits proudly on the grounds of the facility at 2638 Main street in Cambria.

On September 4, 2014 the bench (lovingly repainted by local artist Judy Lyon) was unveiled at a ribbon cutting ceremony marking  the opening of the newly revamped  HART gift shop (vamping  provided by our Heiress-in-Chief). The shop is chock      full interesting and useful stuff, to help you care for, pamper,   and proclaim your love  for your special pet http://www.slohart.org/store.htm         

Really, HART is a very special organization and a terrific asset to our community. The Main street shelter is an impressive accomplishment, and is worth a visit whether you are looking to adopt, shop, or just take a tour. Join all the Heiress in our support of HART, every little bit  helps!