As you all know by know, we are constantly changing the backdrop of Stripe. As seasons change, so do all of our displays. For this fall we chose a lovely light gray wall with old rusty red encyclopedias flying and fluttering across it.  Doesn’t it make you just want to curl up in front of the fire and read a good book?

Check out this incredible photo blog from Santa Cruz based Designer/Photographer Ted Holladay, owner of Studio Holladay. Besides Stripe, Impact 831 features local businesses making an impact on the community. The journal and gallery is the perfect way to get an idea of the Santa Cruz lifestyle.

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Imagine Positive Change

Check out this video about Santa Cruz’s Imagine Positive Change parking meter project where all charitable proceeds go to helping out our homeless and underprivileged citizens. Featuring Stripe’s owner and Downtown Association member, Suna Lock.

We are thrilled to announce the much anticipated opening of Stripe Men in the Spring of 2012.  A place where style and quality will blend with gifts and curiosities creating a unique and inspirational shopping experience. Dreams of leather, collared shirts, and vintage gifts are dancing through our heads! Stay updated on the happenings of Stripe Men by joining our mailing list (scroll down the right side of your screen) and following us on facebook!

Our lovely fitting rooms covered in mother boards and monopoly money have finally gotten a makeover! To fully appreciate them, you must come in and try something on! But until then, we’ll give you a sneak peek of our rooms redone.

The walls are covered in old love letters, photographs, and envelopes.

The ceiling in the fitting room is covered in orange and blue postcards.

Summer is officially here at Stripe and we’re feeling the heat! A hot pink wall adorned with vintage plates gives an energetic pop of color to carry us into our favorite season! Antique plates with delicately painted flowers, mid century patterns, and bright colors were collected to offset the matte pink. We’re so excited to share our Summer inspiration with everyone, come in and see the gorgeous burst of color!

We love how our the white antlers look against the bright pink!

The antique green chair is a perfect accent.

These gorgeous window mirrors are the perfect rustic addition to your home. Made by Stripe out of old windows, they add a gorgeous shabby chic element to your space. Beautiful propped up on an old dresser or hung in your living room, we love how they bring the outdoors in with their weathered paint and wood. All of the shapes and sizes vary. $120 each

For Spring our back wall has been painted white and covered in neon hand dipped paint brushes. Inspired by the barren canvas that winter leaves for Spring to decorate it with bursts of colors. The color palette of lime green, bright coral, turqoise and silver was found in a set of vintage plastic cutlery, also displayed on the wall. Come down to Stripe to see the new colorful Spring installation before it changes again!

For the winter months and the holiday season we have gone gold! We chose a simple white, gold and green color palette for our back wall, windows, and accessories. We wanted natural yet glamorous ; something that would not overpower the fun gifts and spirit of the season. We chose a darker gold leaf, a color that may be found on a vintage jewelry box or an old chandelier. White snowflakes and piles of presents fill the windows, along with a gorgeous vintage bird cage and old rotary telephones, for a clean and simple seasonal feel.

We look forward to sharing this classic Christmas look (of course with our modern twists) with you this holiday season, and thank you again for being loyal to Stripe for over 1 and a half years!