October/November 2015 89 s p e c i a l a d v e r t i s i n g s e c t i o n Home Consignment Center. Mountain View, 650/964- 7212; Campbell, 408/871-8890; San Carlos, 650/508-8317. www.thehomeconsignmentcenter.com. Every day feels like a holiday at the Home Consignment Center, where fine quality vintage and contemporary jewelry awaits the savvy shopper. Not only do visitors pay only resale prices on the extensive and ever-changing collection of consignment gems, platinum, gold, diamonds and fine watches, but onsite jewelers also inspect all items—so quality and peace of mind are assured. Founded 20 years ago, this family-owned business has grown to 18 stores, each open seven days a week. And if you’re looking to spruce up your home with one-of-a-kind pieces, the Home Consignment Center’s vast selection of choice furnishings and accessories is the perfect way to ring in the New Year with a new look. Santana Row. 377 Santana Row, San Jose, 408/551-4611. www.SantanaRow.com. The place to be this holiday season is Santana Row, where tens of thousands of twinkling white lights and the merry sounds of strolling carolers will fill you with holiday cheer while you shop for everyone on your list. From the major fashion labels—Madewell, Gucci, H&M, BCBG Max Aria, Anthropologie—to the unique boutiques—Boutique Harajuku, Beau Bijou, Flying Lizard Designs—and specialty shops—Sugarfina, Sur La Table, Vintage Wine Merchants— Santana Row has it all. And if you’re still stumped for the perfect present, reach for a Santana Row Gift Card—and give someone else a chance to experience the joy of this exciting shopping and dining destination. Schurra’s Fine Confections. 840 The Alameda, San Jose, 408/289-1562. www.schurrasfineconfections.com. There's nothing that says “Christmas” like chocolate, and San Jose’s hometown candy store has plenty of the sweet treats to go around. For 100 years, the purveyor of fine confections has made delicious handmade chocolates using only high quality ingredients and flavors. Many of the recipes still used today were created by the company’s founders and include classic favorites such as boxed creams and chews and holiday-themed truffle pops. For the holidays, the scrumptious-smelling shop has oodles of offerings like Santas, snowmen and sleighs made from milk, dark and white chocolate, as well as holiday-themed gift baskets and their newest delight, sea salt caramels. Visit the historic store for a memorable holiday treat. HOME DÉCOR California Stools, Bars and Dinettes. 1272 S. Bascom Ave., San Jose, 408/294-7353; 930 El Camino Real, San Carlos, 650/591-3900; 1601 Contra Costa Blvd., Pleasant Hill, 925/825-6888. www.castoolsbarsdinettes.com. Do your holiday shopping in style by replacing your outdated dining set, pub table or bar stools with beautiful new ones from this locally owned business, offering the largest selection of bar stools and dining sets in Northern California. Just in time for the holiday party season, give your home an upgrade that both guests and family are sure to enjoy. For more than 30 years, customers have relied on excellent service, friendly expertise, great prices and fast, convenient delivery at California Stools, Bars and Dinettes, where the motto is “Quality You Can Afford.” Gregory Deane Studio. 4075 Transport St., Palo Alto, 650/424-1970. www.gregorydeane.com. Bring vibrant color and creativity into your home for the holidays and beyond with artwork by the Bay Area’s own Gregory Deane. A critically-acclaimed expressionist, Deane seeks to evoke powerful feelings in the viewers of his exuberant abstract paintings. “The emotion in my work comes from somewhere deep down, and can speak to the inner part of each person,” he says. Deane’s work is regularly featured in major galleries throughout the United States and Europe, and appears in private collections around the world. Inspired by his travels, he has recently turned toward mixed media, incorporating antique papers, found textural items, images and printed words to enhance the spatial depth of his pieces. To view Deane’s work, call the studio for an appointment. An artistic feast awaits you.
South Bay Accent - Oct/Nov 2015
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