Gum Tree

Once upon a time an Aussie boy and a So Cal girl met-up in the Big Apple, fell in love and got married. One successful restaurant and a daughter later, the family of three moved back to her roots and set up shop at the beach.

The space that they found was one of a kind. A lovely old beach house with lots of great light. The two quickly got to work, dividing and conquering, creating one side for dining and the other for buying

{this is where I come in}.

naturally fallen branch coat rack--$298
Organic cotton Je T'aime Brooklyn bag--$46

Sitting on Pier avenue, in Hermosa Beach, overlooking the water, Gum Tree's purveyors~Lori and Will Ford, have done such a beautiful job of encompassing that beachy, sophisticated, laid back vibe, this little town has been needing for SO long.

Moroccan leather poofs--$324 Sea life pillows—thomas paul--$115
Abstract pillows—hable construction--$96-145
Love pillow—Atsuyo et Akiko--$69
Striped Easter Rug---$69

the shop is set up like the beach house it is,

A living room, filled with everything you'd want for your bohemian chic, beachy {or not so beachy} home~ pillows by hable construction, john robshaw and thomas paul. Moroccan poufs in silver and gold {like little bon-bons }

Organic cotton block printed crib set—Plover Organic--$325
Chalkboard table and kids chairs—Offi--$598

and a children's section in another room with some of the cutest, bedding {that will make you the envy of your baby group}

vintage bird cage with Bla Bla birdie rattles—rattles $33

there's a great collection of books, backpacks, melamine plates, clothing, mini-poufs and more. all so carefully handpicked, and beautifully creative.

hand knotted bracelets—Tai--$37-78

and jewelry, did I mention the jewelery? throughout the shop are little collections of different designer jewelry. All beautiful.

La Compagnie de Provence hand soap--$23

another room offers lovely scarves, soaps and more personal items. The perfect place to find a special little hostess gift.

starfish napkin rings--$18 for set of 4

chan luu cashmere/silk tissue weight scarves--$179

dash and albert rugs---$28-98

jonathan adler fish salt and pepper shakers--$48

vintage paperweights--$34-38

oh, and spotted throughout, Ford has little vintage treasures for sale that she's found on her huntings.

Vilac (French toy company opened in 1911 and still made in France) wooden car--$15

If you're in our neck of the woods, this is not to be missed. Stop in, say hello, enjoy a latte and a nosh next door and soak in the beachy goodness of Gum Tree.

*the restaurant side is opening {hopefully} next week and will be serving up a menu of foods, mostly, locally resourced and organically grown.

Gum Tree

238 Pier Avenue

Hermosa Beach, CA 90254

310-376-8744

www.gumtreela.com