Hi Everyone,
I’m so excited to let you know that this weekend Hermosa Beach is having it’s
First Annual Summer Sidewalk Sale and Dine Around Town!

At Gum Tree we’re starting our Big Summer Sale!
Starting Saturday at 10am, get 30% off all Sale items.
Presale will start today for all of you on my email list, don’t miss it!
Here’s a sampling of what’s going on sale…

Great Canvas Beach Bags and Adorable Straw Accessories!
Beautiful Geode Cocktail Rings and Margaret Solow nugget necklaces!
Printed cotton coverups, linen scarves and funky bracelets!
Darling Girl vases and melamine platters and servers!
Assorted jewelry by Katie Diamond, Carolina, Rebecca Lankford, Branch,
Jeanine Payer, Catherine Weitzman and Melissa Joy Manning!
All Penquin Classic books, our colorful wrapping paper, and much much more!

In the café…Get a free drip coffee or fresh squeezed ginger lemonade with any food purchase all day.
Free mini muffins for the kids with any purchase too!

There will be tons to do downtown, live music, bounce houses, arts and crafts tables, and deals and specials all over town.
Ride your bike down and use the FREE BIKE VALET at Pier Ave. and Bard St. sponsored by Hermosa Cyclery!

Hope to see you all there.
Think Globally, Shop and Eat Locally!

Lori Ford

Hey Everyone,

Can you believe it’s already Memorial Day weekend?

Time to get ready to do some outdoor entertaining and we’ve got lots of cute things to help you with that here at Gum Tree!

Our table of outdoor ideas…

These little folding cheese boards with knives (round $22, square $34 ) are the perfect thing to put in your picnic basket. And we have the best picnic baskets too! Baskets are lightweight, insulated and come in blue, red, black, lime, orange and olive. $39

French Bull melamine platters $26, salad bowls $25, serving sets $14 and lazy Susan’s $39 are essential for your BBQ.

When the air turns chilly in the evening make sure you have a pretty new linen scarf to wrap yourself up in. Prints, stripes and solids…from $58-$66.

And upcoming beach days call for a new beach bag! We’ve got lots to choose from…canvas prints $78, recycled plastic made in Africa…small size $32, large size $42.

Just for fun, new little glass containers with initials or numbers would brighten up any space.

And at $19 they make a perfect gift!

We’ll be open all 3 days this Memorial Day weekend! Pop into our shop and café for a relaxing respite from the Fiesta!

Hope to see you all soon.

Think Globally, Shop and Eat Locally!

Lori Ford

Hey Everyone,

Come see what’s new Downtown Hermosa!
Here at Gum Tree…New Dana Kellin! Caskata tableware hand painted in platinum and gold, and sterling and 14k lockets from Zoe Chicco.

Tons of ideas for your Easter baskets, and cute little Zutano baby sunhats and blankets.

And speaking of NEW…there are so many wonderful new businesses popping up downtown Hermosa…Here’s a sampling to get you excited about coming down…

Maison Luxe…

Need I say more? The Manhattan Beach institution has reopened on Pier Ave! We are so happy to have them here.

Details…

This adorable new shoe and accessory store just opened in the 200 Pier Avenue complex.
Finally a cute little independent shoe store in the South Bay!

Hot’s Kitchen…

Down on Hermosa Ave this new eatery does not disappoint! I had the burger and it was fantastic, so were the matchstick fries.

My friends tried a bunch of different tacos and everyone was raving. Super kid friendly!

Oliovera…

An incredible selection of olive oils and vinegars. It’s a pristine little space with super friendly, knowledgeable staff.
They even have a line of body products made with olive oil. Adorable, it’s in the 200 Pier complex too.

Luna G…

Greyci is back in town with her great selection of party dresses for the girls, and hip shirts and hats for men.
200 Pier Ave complex.

Anthology…

Cute funky clothing and accessories imported mostly from Veracruz, Mexico. The owner comes from there too! You’re sure to meet her if you pop in.

Hope to see you all soon.

Think Globally, Shop and Eat Locally!

Happy Friday Everyone!

Despite our recent clouds and rain, it’s official, the first day of Spring was this week!

It sure looks Springy here at Gum Tree…

Adorable cover-ups and the best straw bag for your upcoming Spring Break trip.

Cute wrap bracelets from local designer Heather Swerdlow of Morea Rose Designs.

I love this perfect leather clutch. Comes with a braided wrist strap, and a long strap for wearing across the body. So cute!

Govino, makers of the brilliant plastic stemless wine glass, have come out with the Champagne version! And who doesn’t crave a lobster roll when the weather gets warmer by the sea?

Colorful cotton napkins to set a cute table for that lobster roll and champagne.

And a table for the kids at your party! I love this furniture, it just makes me happy.

If you don’t feel like cooking, you can always join us at Gum Tree for some organic steel cut oatmeal with fresh fruit and a cappuccinoJ

The café opens bright and early (8am) Tuesday through Sunday.

Hope to see you all soon.

Think Globally, Shop and Eat Locally!

Lori Ford

Hey Everyone,
Hope you all had a wonderful February, we sure did. And now, in honor of the upcoming Spring season…
We’ve got some fantastic new stuff here at Gum Tree!

All new bracelets from Tai…

Adorable Hat Attack hats…

Great new cookbooks…

This awesome Jonathan Adler whale pitcher!

And much much more…

There are also some fantastic local events coming up…

First Thursdays!
Thursday, March 3rd from 5-9pm…Downtown Hermosa is going Green for this First Thursday.
At Gum Tree we’ll be serving complimentary green lemonade, green treats, and in the shop get 20% off anything green!
For more info, and to see all businesses and their specials go to www.facebook.com/firstthursdays

Saturday, March 12th—Hermosa Beach St. Patrick’s Day Parade
11:00 start time. If you haven’t been to this parade you are seriously missing out! It’s the greatest community event that Hermosa has, where else could you see a group of 100 seniors jazzercising down pier ave, followed by local kids sports teams and dancers, and rounded out with Star Wars characters in their home made spaceships?

4th Annual Walk with Sally’s Bowl a Prom!
Saturday, March 12th from 10:30-4pm
What a fun way to raise money for an incredible local organization that helps children whose lives have been affected by Cancer. Bowling, costume contest, food, drinks and a couples photo booth, what more could you ask for in an afternoon? For more info go to www.firstgiving.com/walkwithsally

Hearts of Hermosa
Saturday, March 19th at 6pm…St Rocke
Don’t miss this excellent event that raises funds for the Hermosa Beach Education Foundation. Auction, Dinner, Live Music and Dancing! For tickets and more info go to www.hbef.org

19th Annual Sandpipers Fashion Show and Luncheon
Sunday, March 20th at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel
This is always a fun event and for a great cause! Get some girlfriends together and have a great afternoon out while supporting one of the oldest women’s service organizations in the South Bay. They do amazing work!
For tickets and more info go to www.sandpipers.org.

Hope to see you all soon,

Think Globally, Shop and Eat Locally!

It’s that time of year…We hope you’ll pop in to get your Christmas shopping done, or started as the case may be…

And while you’re here, don’t forget to make your Wish List.

Lots of incredible new jewelry arrived this week.

Here’s what’s on my list…

Gorgeous pendant necklaces from Misha NY.

Brass beads and semi precious stones hand knotted by Carolina.

Bracelets of 14k gold fill with leather and semi precious stones by Danielle Welmond.

Hand forged pink gold circle studs from Melissa Joy Manning.

And lots of new Chan Luu wraps! I’m loving the olive and grey…

Hope to see you all soon.

Think Globally, Shop and Eat Locally!

Hey Everyone,
Here’s my first ever Gum Tree Holiday Gift Guide to give you some ideas for all those loved ones on your list…

Under $10

Clockwise from Top Left…Seashell box $9, Matches $5, Keep Calm $8.99, Gold Candlesticks $3.95 each,
Flower Mini Address Book $6.95, Lobster Cracker $8, Matroyshka Measuring Spoons $8.25, Bird Notebook $6, Mother of Pearl Cocktail Fork and Spoon $6.50 each.

Under $25

Jane Eyre $20, Govino plastic wine glasses $16 for 4, Canvas Luggage Tag $19, Classico Soaps $12.50 each, Grilling Cookbook $19.95, Jane Tran Hair Clips $11 each, Murano Glass Bottle Openers $16 each.

Under $50

Votivo Red Currant diffuser $46, I Know How To Cook $45 , Faux fur lined mittens $44 , Canvas and Leather Travel Wallet $49, Jonathan Adler Peace and Love ornament set $50, Desktop Foosball game $32.

For the Table

Bone Bamboo Servers $38, Brown Steel Servers $34, Laguiole Carving Set $50,
Laguiole Servers $44, Black and White Bone Servers $38, Aluminum Dotted Servers $28.

And just because they came in yesterday and I couldn’t resist…my new favorite thing in the shop…

Handmade Stick Ponies from Turtle Monkey Bug (a husband and wife artist team in Portland, Oregon)

Quoting them…”We Strive to make beautiful, well made, one of a kind art/toys that are long lasting and meant to be passed on and on”.
Yes please! I have 8 colorways, each more incredible than the last. $112 each.

Coming Soon—

Snow Fest sponsored by Spyder Surf!

NEW DATE…Saturday, December 11th from 3-8pm.

30 tons of snow will be blown onto Pier Ave. from Hermosa to Manhattan Avenues. Come enjoy Mt. Hermosa for a day!

Think Globally, Shop and Eat Locally!

Lori Ford

Hey everyone,
We hope you can join us for our favorite event of the year…Santa Photos at Gum Tree!

see you there!