Sometimes a place is so inspiring that words become meaningless…
Bebe Gallini’s is like a local, ever changing Anthropologie meets shabby chic furniture shop. It’s got home decor, furniture, gifts, art, jewelry, candles, soaps and a few clothes. Why, WHY did it take me so long to finally go into this shop? My friend Angela has been telling me about it for ages and one of the shop owners, Carole May and I have emailed before and finally, Angela put me in her vehicle and drove me directly to Bebe Gallini’s. Thank you Angela. I am forever indebted. And Carole is wonderfully warm, fun and super approachable, you will adore her.
You just want to BE in the shop. You want to soak it all in, and it feels wonderful to see all the unique items. I want my house to be like that. I want to feel like I’m surrounded by beauty, creativity and meaning.
If you are ever near Charlotte promise yourself you will go up and visit Bebe Gallini’s. All of those dressers and tables and case goods were imperfectly perfected by co-owner Beth Phillips~and the prices are really reasonable. I wish I had a place for that cabinet up there. And, Bebe is a retailer of Happy Chair. I’ve talked about Happy Chair a few times before. You NEED to see these works of art in person. I think I might have a goal to one day own a Happy Chair. It’s kind of my equivalent to a Monet. And Bebe Gallini’s is kind of like the museum but, it’s a museum only in it’s curation of amazing works of art, art that you can sit on, purchase and take home, and live with and they get better with age.
I forgot how invigorating it is to be surrounded by inspiring ideas. Whether you have bags of cash to spend or are on a tight budget, it’s worth it to walk around in spaces that stir your creative juices.
I spent about $7 on a couple sheets of map paper and wrapped them on some canvases.
Oh, and about that name…Bebe Gallini…
Remember that episode of The Brady Bunch?
Maybe I’ll see you at Bebe Gallini’s soon~and if you are too far away to visit, check out some of your own local shops, I bet you won’t be disappointed.
Put a bird on it!! ;)
…and we put birds on things… I love how they say that.
There was actually a Happy Chair there with permanently fixed stuffed birds of fabric on the frame~I have it pictured but you cannot really tell-to DIE for!
Isn’t that chair great?! I made some of those birds for a mobile in my younger daughter’s room, so she immediately recognized them when we went in a few days ago.
Here’s a link to the blog with the stuffed bird pattern. http://www.spoolsewing.com/blog/2008/05/16/bird-mobile/
What a gorgeous shop!! :) I love it!!
Oooh –Looks like my kinda shop. And since we have every episode of Brady Bunch ever made, I knew right away who Bebe Gallini was. Love her. Perfect name for the shop.
That shop is AMAZING!!! Wow, probably a good thing I don’t live close by. :)
wow. my day is shot…my head is full of those beautiful images! when will someone put me in their car and take me there????
Oh, to own a Happy Chair….
LOVING the amazing upholstered furniture….I did a post a while back on a local shop here in Nashville, TN that people should STALK if they are ever here…..I think you would love it too…no advertising, only word of mouth….I go EVERY Wed at 10am. yeah, its a sickness. xoxo Shelli
http://www.alamodemaven.com/2011/03/pds-in-franklinhome-decor-heaven.html
Yes, I’ve walked into shops with this feeling! This one looks like a delight, love the whimsically upholstered and embellished chairs! Janell
What a fantastic shop! Love the chairs! Such fun! Thanks for sharing.
OH MY! I’m in love with this shop!!! So much eye candy…it’s like “I Spy” or something. :) Thanks for sharing it with us!!
Wow I wish we had that place around here…I’d go and just sit forever and look around. Beautiful!! and those walls…I’m such a sucker for white painted brick!
ooh…trying not to be jealous that the store is miles and miles away from me. So fun!
One of my favorite shops! I’ve gotten things there that always grab attention. Just got some ‘solid perfume’ there that smells so good! And jewelry…and so much more.
As long as you’re there, head up 115 about a half mile north and go to the Tuscan House. Hands down, my favorite place. I’ve gotten so many unique things there. I literally have a running list of items in my head that I’m scrimping and saving to get someday. It’s very reasonably priced given the quality. Major inspiration store. No other store knows my name in town, except them. That’s how often I go and drool.
That place looks amazing! From the first picture I just wanted to grab a cup of coffee and a throw and lounge on one of their sofas to just BE in their space! I need to visit Charlotte now!
I LOVE that store! My BFF lives about 10 min from there, and we visit every time I’m in town. I’m always sad I live in FL and can’t haul anything substantial home with me. A really great shop! :)
oh my goodness….dying here. I want the horse picture, the coffee table and at least one of those gorgeous chairs.
Very inspiring shop! I also went and checked out Happy Chair. I love them!!
What eye candy! Oooo…it makes me want to take a trip. Beautiful shop and the maps you put together are perfection! Love the photos :)
I want to go live in that shop. WOW. What a lovely, lovely space, chock full of beauty and inspiration. WOWEE!!!
wow what an amazing shop. wish i was in that area. love that bed!
Do you think they would notice if I moved in? LOVE it!
Amazing, I would love to visit. It is a decorating wonderland!
Woohoo!!! I live in Charlotte so I CAN go check it out! Many blogs I read are by bloggers out near the west coast so I am so glad you are a fellow NC blogger!
Took your advice and went in this morning! Loved it.
You are so right! Words are not necessary for this post. I don’t think I’ve seen as many inspirational photos and vignettes at one time as I have in this post. Thank you soooo much for sharing! And I must say, I’m a little jealous that I’m not closer to Charlotte so that I can pop into Bebe Gallinis!
Rachel
xoxo
Wow, that store is gorgeous…I want to live there. I am pinning a bunch of these photos for inspiration. Thank you for the visit to Bebe Gallini’s.
I have got to take a road trip to that store. So awesome!
OH WOW. Now that looks like one FABULOUS place. Makes one want to plan a trip to Charlotte just to visit Bebe Gallini’s.
Were did you get your cute map prints?? I have been wanting to do something similar, but I love your colors!
valerie?! I’ll give you 3 guesses
{blushing} ummm… sorry. dumb question, lol!! :)
LOVE those maps! I think that may be my next project inspiration…I’m talking wall art, color scheme, the whole kit and kaboodle!!!
I want to move in! I wish I had a local store like that!
I’d love to go to that store! That’s just the kind of place my sisters and I would drool over together.
I was sure I’d seen every episode of Brady Bunch multiple times, but I guess not, because I don’t remember Bebe!
WOWWWW!! I could move right in. It looks so fun!
And yes, I remember that Brady Bunch well. :)
I would have to stop by there sometime when we visit your area. That is a beautiful store!
Thanks for sharing! Love the Happy Chair, do they make the pillows too?
Okay, I am in love with that place. That is right up my alley. I just released a new upcycled clothing line and am working on accessories like that. I would spend days in there! I am having a huge $175 giveaway, so stop by if you get a chance.
What a fun adorable shop! I LOVE LOVE the pics you posted and shared. Awesome!
Wow what a place!!
That brown sideboard is dreamy!!!
I love this store! I wish I could visit every day, but I limit myself to once a month. Did you check out the cupcakes next door at Just Baked? They are AMAZING as well! :)
Oh my! I can see why you didn’t have many words for this place! The beautiful treasures speak for themselves! Love all of it! Thanks for sharing!
What a wonderful shop!! Thanx for sharing!
Hello! What a perfect day to discover your blog!!! Searching for map prints -found them and flashback to Bebe Gallini! Please please tell me where you got your map prints? I simply must have them to finish up a project in my master bedroom. Thank you in advance!
yummy yummy, eye candy. great ideas. so creative.
OH1!!! I’m wishing that I could teleport right about now!!! That place looks amazing.
I must know how you did the maps as well. What is “map paper?” please do a tutorial and give a source for the map paper. I am redecorating a teen room with navy walls and maps.
Thanks!
y’all, seriously, I got the map paper at Bebe Gallini! But yes, I will show you how I attached it, I figured out a way that’s super easy!
xoxo
” I want my house to be like that. I want to feel like I’m surrounded by beauty, creativity and meaning.”
I love that – and wouldn’t it be wonderful for others to say this about your home? What a girly sweet shop.
Thanks for sharing. I mentioned you today on my blog – about how I love hanging out here for that very reason!
Stacey
Eye Candy!! Thanks for sharing!!
Wow! I want my house to look like that shop! It’s been a LONG time since I’ve been to Charlotte and I have no idea when I will be back, but I am making a note of this store and will be sure to check it out!!
Love love bebe gallini’s and regularly miander thru for inspiration. Ironically, I bought the same maps and did the same thing with them you did, Nester! Love their cards too!
Holy Moly Be still my beating heart!! I am in LOVE and I am soooo going there!! So glad I’m just a 70 min car drive away!! Already put it on my GPS so I can go when I have free time!! Thanks for sharing!!
Hana
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