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Best Boutique Decor Shops In Orange County

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The best boutique décor shops offer furnishings and accessories that make your home feel like a special place. Picture frames made with wood from old houses make a home feel cozy. The historical elegance of fine antiques and the exquisite work of local artists lend sophistication to a home. One-of-kind items, like whimsical birdhouses, add character and charm to a home or an outdoor area.

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Cottage Furnishings
802 S. Coast Highway
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949) 497-3121
www.cottagefurnishings.com

The classic pieces at Cottage Furnishings represent the relaxed atmosphere embraced by the owners of this family business. Cottage Furnishings started out selling Adirondack chairs, now available in 15 colors and sealed multiple times to protect against the elements. The store's inventory has expanded to include an extensive collection of furniture with an appreciation for mixing old and new. Pillows embroidered with "J'taime" and "Bonne Nuit" give a romantic touch to coastal beds. Picture frames made with wood from old houses, door trims and barn doors add nostalgia to cottage cabinets.

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Whim Home
31831 Camino Capistrano
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 388-9600
www.whimhome.com

The elegant world of Whim Home contains fine furnishings and antiques, original art, hand-crafted rugs, exquisite jewelry and garden décor. This collection features items crafted by local and international artisans. At Whim Home, there are antiques from Italy, France and England, and resident gemologist Daviell Maldonado presents his stunning jewelry designs. Studio Pink Design Services consults with clients to enhance rooms with backgrounds, color, wall décor, flooring, lighting, moldings, draperies and many other features.

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Shirley's Heart
325 Marine Ave.
Balboa Island, CA 92662
(949) 675-4278
www.shirleysheartbalboaisland.com

At Shirley's Heart, customers provide their own designs for pillows or wooden signs. Other items in the shop are the work of recognized artists. The seaside art of Susan Wallace Barnes is on mugs and tote bags, and plaques are adorned with the whimsical prints of artist Nancy Thomas. The work of Balboa Island resident and artist William Bonhall is available on cutting boards made of tempered glass. Eco-friendly items include LOVE reusable bags and Simple Living picture frames made with wood from old barns and buildings.

Related: Best Furniture Stores In Orange County

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The Green Pear
17853 Santiago Blvd., Suite 104
Villa Park, CA 92861
(714) 998-2090
www.greenpearhome.com

The warmth and tranquility of The Green Pear will inspire you to create the same feeling in your home. Among the shop's furniture and accessories, you'll find the perfect piece for your mantle, tabletop or guestroom. Other treasures at The Green Pear range from works by well-known local artists to more than 25 brands of candles, fragrances and soaps. For a special touch, each purchase is packaged in the store's signature box and tied with a beautiful ribbon.

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The California Cottage
118 Main St.
Seal Beach, CA 90740
(562) 598-8900
www.thecaliforniacottage.com

The charm of The California Cottage is apparent even before you enter the store. On the building's façade, a beautifully painted mural of a seaside cottage welcomes visitors to a shop with cottage-style furniture and gifts. The California Cottage offers décor ranging from garden and patio accessories to decorated seashell wreaths. Some of the shop's most unique items include quaint birdhouses, air plants in glass balls and succulents in seashells.

Related: Ask An OC Expert: Shopping For Home Decor On A Budget

Suzanne Chun is a freelance writer living in Southern California with her husband, two children and a hound dog named Girlie. Suzanne loves her work because she meets new people, learns interesting things, and attends exciting events. Her favorite part is that she gets to write about it.

http://www.examiner.com/charity-and-volunteerism-in-santa-ana/suzanne-chun

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