Cole Hardware in Oakland

Longtime (since 1920) San Francisco store, Cole Hardware, just opened a new branch in the Rockridge section of North Oakland in January of 2015.  They want to be part of the neighborhood--with the motto, "Cole. Hardware for the soul."   After drawing the seasonal array of pumpkins outside on a balmy October evening, I got captivated by the glove display inside.

Serrahna Boutique

More from our evening at Serrahna, full of colorful apparel made from traditional Indian fabrics, as well as accessories  (jewelry, scarves, hats, etc).  The owner, Andrea, who designs the clothing, was awarded a Fulbright Grant to study textiles in India as an artist at large.

Bowl of small scarves

Parasol and jewelry display

Mrs. Dalloway's (re-posted)

I couldn't sketch with the group last week but wanted to join in spririt, so I'm reposting a sketch of the mannequin in the window of Mrs. Dalloway's from our previous visit to College Avenue in August of this year.