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Monday, July 18, 2011

Cake stands and another giveaway!

It's Monday and I have a new banner and another chance at a LD gift certificate for you but first let me tell you about this store that we visited on Sunday. It's super cool!

We had arranged to meet some friends for dinner at Santa Barbara, a 2 hours drive north from where we were staying in Anaheim. Instead of spending an entire day at a theme park, we decided to head north early and make several small stops along the way.


One of these stops was Bountiful in Venice, CA. The window display of cake stands, stacked one on top of the other, was a sight to behold. We were excited to check out the store.


Once inside, we found even more cake stands


Lots and lots of cake stands


Even though this store was packed full of interesting things like these antique tins


and these cool chandeliers,


and these fun matchboxes,


all I could think about were the cake stands. Here are some more pictures of them:





Aren't they beautiful?

The store is kinda pricey but the things in there are so cool! The folks running the store is also super friendly. If you are in the Venice, CA area, this store is definitely worth a visit.

Now that I've shared a part of my vacation with you, let's play another round of "Where in the world is Jin Yong?"


While driving northbound, we did make a stop at a theme park. Leave a comment below and tell me where we went and you could win a $5 Lettering Delights gift certificate! It's for fun and you will not be penalized if your guess is wrong. Your entry will still be counted. The winner will be drawn and announced when I return from vacation. 

If you had not put in your entry for the first 3 giveaways, there is still time to do so. Just click on the links below to go to the correct post and place a comment to put in your entry. Good Luck!






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86 comments :

  1. RuthieJuly 18, 2011 at 3:33 AM

    Hmmmm - Universal Studios??

    Oh wow - that store is amazing - how on earth did you manage to move around in there without knocking one of those displays down????

    Glad you are having a lovely time

    Hugs

    Rx

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  2. Carolina Girl (Cely)July 18, 2011 at 4:00 AM

    Other than some type of TV studios, I haven't a clue, but I am still in awe of the cake stands. And, your picture angles of the store are amazing. Definitely not a place for a cat.

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  3. SharonJuly 18, 2011 at 4:07 AM

    Universal Studios ... haven't been there in YEARS. I'm sure it has changed quite a bit. Have fun on the remainder of your vacation.

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  4. AnonymousJuly 18, 2011 at 4:07 AM

    Absolutely no idea! Love the cake stands though. I often look at cake stands, but a little voice asks where I'll keep it...

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  5. CathyJuly 18, 2011 at 4:30 AM

    Not sure but I am guessing Universal Studios.
    By the way the store looks awesome!! I would be so afraid I would knock one of the displays down. Eek
    mexicopetshop at hotmail dot com

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  6. MichelleJuly 18, 2011 at 4:45 AM

    Universal Studios! Did you take your kids in there? I would have heart failure because I know they would knock something over. My daughter knocked over a stack of christmas ornament candles at Bath & Body Works one year. She was horrified - but learned her lesson!

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  7. GaTechGalJuly 18, 2011 at 4:52 AM

    Definitly Universal studios.

    I just LOVE colored glass, and those cake stands were lovely.

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  8. CrystalJuly 18, 2011 at 5:19 AM

    OooOoOooOoo Love the mustache boxes....!!!! You are at Universal Studios!!!!

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  9. RachelJuly 18, 2011 at 5:54 AM

    I'm guessing Universal Studios... I hope you went on the Jurassic Park ride! And that store is just gorgeous, I'd be so scared to break something!

    -rwk
    http://rwkrafts.blogspot.com/

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  10. UnknownJuly 18, 2011 at 6:32 AM

    Universal Studios!
    Thanks for the chance to win.

    Bev.

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  11. AnonymousJuly 18, 2011 at 6:42 AM

    I couldn't tell you where you went. but I am soooo fasinated at all those cake stands.... Sounds like you had a wonderful time....
    thank you for the chance to win.

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  12. cma21317July 18, 2011 at 6:48 AM

    Not sure but holy cake stand. I wonder what the cost of some of those were. What a lovely trip. cma21317atsbcglobaldotnet

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  13. bakscrapJuly 18, 2011 at 6:56 AM

    Universal Studios. Wow, thoses cake stands are amazing! I wouldn't want to take my kids in there!!!

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  14. CraftyhomemadeJuly 18, 2011 at 7:00 AM

    Wow, it's a beautiful store. Thanks for share with us.

    Indira

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  15. BritneyJuly 18, 2011 at 7:07 AM

    Universal studios, I believe. You must have bought the city pass. That's what we did last year when we were in California. So fun!

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  16. KwiltJuly 18, 2011 at 7:27 AM

    Ummmm...Universal Studios?
    I would have loved to see the cake stand store!! The Pink one caught my eye....and those tins!!! WOW!! LOVE IT!
    Thanks for sharing hun!!!
    Hugs...Kathy

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  17. Gorse Auto DetailingJuly 18, 2011 at 7:33 AM

    Since she hasn't been by to comment yet, I think I'll say Knott's Berry Farm! (-: (tee-hee)...

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  18. Marsha McGuireJuly 18, 2011 at 8:15 AM

    Universal Studios and I think I saw a couple of my old cake stands I sold in a garage sale in that lot of cake stands. Who knew they could travel from Michigan to CA?
    Sounds like a great trip!
    mmmoffitm@yahoo.com

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  19. MarianneJuly 18, 2011 at 8:17 AM

    Universal Studios!!

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  20. sandyjJuly 18, 2011 at 8:19 AM

    Universal for sure!

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  21. CynthiaJuly 18, 2011 at 8:42 AM

    Universal Studios! So glad you are having so much fun!

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  22. mekeiJuly 18, 2011 at 8:43 AM

    universal srudios

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  23. AnonymousJuly 18, 2011 at 8:52 AM

    Universal studio, looks like your family haveing great time on vacation.

    melissa southerngirl32@hotmail.com

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  24. teachdanzJuly 18, 2011 at 8:55 AM

    my guess is Universal Studios!! we did that one too - I loved the mummy ride!! Did you try the Simpsons ride out?
    ikennic at q dot com

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  25. DonnaJuly 18, 2011 at 9:05 AM

    Universal Studios Hollywood! Right near where I grew up. Yes, I grew up in Hollywood. Hope you are having fun vacation!

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  26. HelenJuly 18, 2011 at 9:22 AM

    Universal Studios (I had to look it up)
    :) x

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  27. KTJuly 18, 2011 at 9:30 AM

    Universal Studios - California. We went to the one in Florida last summer to see the new Harry Potter land which was cool.

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  28. StephJuly 18, 2011 at 9:39 AM

    Universal Studios. Always wanted to visit California.

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  29. http://ilove2cutpaper.blogspot.com/July 18, 2011 at 9:53 AM

    Universal Studios......and I can see a project themed with Cakes Stands coming up on return from your vacation!!!

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  30. VeronicaJuly 18, 2011 at 10:04 AM

    Universal Studios! :)

    And I am so glad you shared that cakestand store. My jaw litteraly dropped at the sight! I've now added this store to my "Must See" list.

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  31. just jaymaJuly 18, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    I can't believe you took your kids in there! All I can see happening is my kids making them all fall like dominoes! LOL

    Are you visiting universal studios?

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  32. TammyJuly 18, 2011 at 10:29 AM

    Universal Studios, would be my guess. LOL I would LOVE to go to the cake stand store, I have my own small collection of cake stands, this would be a great place to add to my collection!! I hope y'all are having a fantastic time.

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  33. StephanieJuly 18, 2011 at 11:13 AM

    Universal Studios. And what a cool store! I'm such a klutz though, I'd knock down one of those stand-towers just by walking in the door :)

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  34. CamilleJuly 18, 2011 at 12:13 PM

    Universal Studios I'm sure...we'll be taking the same vacay soon!!

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  35. gwoodJuly 18, 2011 at 12:40 PM

    Looks like Universal Studio. I am sure they have changed that a lot since I was there.

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  36. Leslie Ann aka LAJuly 18, 2011 at 1:45 PM

    Looks like Universal Studios to me. Love the store in Venice, funky and fun.

    Have fun!

    LA

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  37. MariaJuly 18, 2011 at 1:47 PM

    Universal Studios! Looks like you are having fun!!
    Maria
    mdowner at swnebr dot net
    http://mdcraftcorner.blogspot.com/

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  38. ShelleyJuly 18, 2011 at 2:05 PM

    Universal Studios--I've actually been there myself!

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  39. icraft2create.comJuly 18, 2011 at 2:42 PM

    Looks like it must be Universal Studios! Loved those pretty blue cake stands, but I think that store was cake stand overkill!

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  40. NeldaJuly 18, 2011 at 3:50 PM

    Universal Studios.

    Love the cake stands, but I was thinking, "Oh my goodness, I am such a klutz, with my luck I would trip and fall,knocking them all to the ground in a million pieces!" I would not want to see the bill for that!

    Have fun, I am enjoying your trip virtually.

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  41. AnonymousJuly 18, 2011 at 4:03 PM

    universal studios!
    conley25@aol.com

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  42. sophiaJuly 18, 2011 at 4:36 PM

    I'm going with Universal!

    I love the chandeliers. I'm on a crystal craze right now. If I could I'd put one in every room in the house!
    angeli08 at yshoo dot com

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  43. AnonymousJuly 18, 2011 at 5:28 PM

    Universal Studios

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  44. BunnyfreakJuly 18, 2011 at 6:43 PM

    Love the matchboxes. My guess is Universal Studios.

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  45. Greta LarssonJuly 18, 2011 at 8:11 PM

    Universal studios? I was there years ago and LOVED it. I also went to the one in Florida, but I think the CA one is more authentic.

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  46. JessicaJuly 18, 2011 at 8:16 PM

    Universal Studios, great pictures.

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  47. TiffmcJuly 18, 2011 at 8:45 PM

    Having fun at Universal Studios! Thanks for the info on the cake stand shop, so many too choose from.

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  48. Kim P.July 18, 2011 at 9:16 PM

    I want to say Warner Bros Studio, but they don't have a theme park built around the tour, so Universal Studios it is, lol.

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  49. IldaJuly 18, 2011 at 10:02 PM

    Looks like Universal Studios to me!

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  50. JodyJuly 18, 2011 at 10:18 PM

    I love Universal Studios, always different every time you go. I hope you had a great time!!

    Jody :-)

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  51. Crooked ScrapperJuly 18, 2011 at 10:38 PM

    Could it be Universal Studios? Why yes it is. Hope you are have some major fun!!
    cowbelleru@sbcglobal.net

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  52. Becky ABCJuly 18, 2011 at 11:21 PM

    Universal Studios?!? if so I guessed correctly yesterday! :O) Tomorrow maybe Knotts Berry Farm? By the way, those are some GREAT pictures! I swear my vacation pictures never look that good!

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  53. IvyJuly 18, 2011 at 11:35 PM

    Universal Studios! I would be totally stressed walking in that shop with kids in tow! :)

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  54. DelorisJuly 19, 2011 at 3:09 AM

    My guess is Universal Studios.

    http://stampingatthelake.blogspot.com/

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  55. LindseyJuly 19, 2011 at 3:45 AM

    Universal

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  56. Kendra-Sue and JamieJuly 19, 2011 at 4:23 AM

    This is a complete guess but I think Universal Studios.

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  57. sweetlilscrapperJuly 19, 2011 at 5:12 AM

    universal studios?! :)

    sweetlilscrapper.blogspot.com
    sweetlilscrapper at hotmail dot ca

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  58. CityGirl PlannersJuly 19, 2011 at 6:24 AM

    Universal Studios!

    Happy Card Encouragement Factory

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  59. UnknownJuly 19, 2011 at 8:54 AM

    Universal Studios, very fun!

    JessicaL
    CraftyRktSci.blogspot.com

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  60. PaulineJuly 19, 2011 at 11:20 AM

    Universal Studios. How fun!!!
    Pauline
    Pauline at tinkertoys dot net

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  61. Esther W-BJuly 19, 2011 at 1:03 PM

    Universal Studios

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  62. MarthaJuly 19, 2011 at 5:36 PM

    How about Universal Studios..
    mpenn1010@gmail.com

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  63. Paper DreamsJuly 19, 2011 at 11:21 PM

    Universal Studios :D

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  64. Jamie - oohLaLaPaperieJuly 20, 2011 at 1:50 AM

    Universal studios!

    Those cake stands are amazing!!

    Jamie
    Oohlalapaperie.blogspot.com

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  65. CJJohnsonJuly 20, 2011 at 6:26 AM

    I'm guessing 6 Flags just to be different.

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  66. MJuly 20, 2011 at 8:03 AM

    Universal Studios! I have not been in a long time.

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  67. AimeeJuly 20, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    Universal Studios :)

    AETucker7 at gmail dot com

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  68. TabithaJuly 20, 2011 at 1:28 PM

    My guess is Universal Studios. Love all of those cake stands! Too pretty.

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  69. Brittany ChaversJuly 20, 2011 at 2:05 PM

    Ahhh! That store looks like Heaven!!! Universal Studios?

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  70. MichelleJuly 20, 2011 at 3:10 PM

    Universal Studios! That is a great place:)

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  71. snowdraakJuly 20, 2011 at 6:19 PM

    Universal Studios! What a great vacation you are having.
    Did your hubby enjoy the cake stand store as much as you and your girls?
    Alison
    fourkidstwocats at msn dot com

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  72. Kathy AnnJuly 20, 2011 at 6:40 PM

    Universal Studios! Love the cake stands. Thanks for the opportunity to win.

    Kathy Ann
    kat1890(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  73. SharonJuly 20, 2011 at 10:17 PM

    I would love to win.

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  74. HelenaJuly 22, 2011 at 7:19 AM

    Universal studios is my guess! I love those cake stands! They are beautiful!

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  75. Ladybuglair75July 22, 2011 at 8:45 AM

    Universal Studios?

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  76. AimeeJuly 22, 2011 at 8:46 AM

    Universal Studios? Last time I was there they had Jaws on display.

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  77. TammytJuly 22, 2011 at 8:49 AM

    My guess would be Universal Studios. I would love to win the gift certificate!

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  78. Melanie - The Paper RetreatJuly 22, 2011 at 10:17 AM

    Looks like Universal Studios to me!

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  79. AnonymousJuly 22, 2011 at 10:54 AM

    Universal Studios. I've been to the one in FL and loved it. I also loved the bright red cake stands in your picture!!

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  80. JerseyJennJuly 22, 2011 at 2:54 PM

    Universal Studios!
    Love those cake stands, too!

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  81. DanaJuly 22, 2011 at 3:38 PM

    Universal studios!!

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  82. ClaireJuly 22, 2011 at 4:05 PM

    Universal Studios, CA! Gotta love the ET Ride there!!! Hope you had a great time!!

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  83. Patty BJuly 22, 2011 at 4:28 PM

    Universal Studios!!! It's been a long time since I've been there!

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  84. stefeniJuly 22, 2011 at 8:03 PM

    Love those cake stands!! You are at Universal Studios in Hollywood!! Did you like the King Kong 3D tour? I love it!

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  85. cherylJuly 23, 2011 at 1:17 PM

    Maybe Universal Studios. Wow that store was awesome with all of the cake stands. looks like a super cool store.

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  86. stampgramFebruary 18, 2012 at 6:03 AM

    Universal Studios. I love the cake stands. Last year I begged for one for Christmas....and got it. They are just so fun.

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