Owner Pennie Opal Plant, who is of Yaqui, Mexican, Choctaw, Cherokee, European and Algonquin ancestry, opened Gathering Tribes in 1991 to share the beauty and talent of Native America. Her store showcases arts, crafts and jewelry from North, Central and South America. Here you can find everything from Oaxacan figurines and Zuni fetishes to fine art and custom jewelry, and get a bit of the story behind them from the helpful owner.
The Sherwood Florist is located at the busiest intersection in town, but luckily it has its own parking lot so it's easy to zip in for some fresh flowers, gift items or to arrange a delivery. It is a member of the TeleFlora Network so customers may order online at any time and from anywhere in the world. The shop offers exotic flowers from Europe and farm-raised seasonal varieties from California. They always have fresh-cut roses from Ecuador. The shop is stocked with gift items such as candles, photo albums and floral-decorated picture frames. It also does large events such as weddings, conventions and funerals.
Art Concepts has everything you need to bring life to drab walls. In addition to hundreds of pieces of art, frames and backgrounds, the store also sells mirrors and tons of specialized wall decor. The store also offers custom framing.
The Acci Gallery is a local co-op of artists. Roots in the community for this local venue date back to 1959. Member artists showcase their work – from pottery to painting – inside a beautiful brick building owned by the co-op. The co-op now has a paid staff after years of volunteer efforts by the contributing artists.
Pilates & Arts owner and instructor Tannis Kobrinsky offers private, partner and group Pilates classes. Fifty-five minute classes are available for students of all fitness levels. Please visit the website for more information, including a class schedule.
The Ken Auster Gallery features the work of painter Ken Auster. His art, which is said to have a Southern California impressionist style, focuses on city, interior, landscape and surf scenes. Mr. Auster is actively involved in the Laguna Beach community, offering lectures and classes. The gallery is open by appointment only, and visitors may purchase paintings and prints.
Prospect Rug Gallery carries a large selection of Oriental rugs in various colors and sizes. Don't be afraid by the stacks of rugs; the sales associates will gladly lay them out for complete viewing. Besides selling Oriental and antique rugs and tapestries, Prospect Rug Gallery will buy, trade, clean, appraise and repair them too.
