Gilding the Lily

I LOVE this place. The owner has helped me many times with my various odd projects (which aren’t jewelry related). This is the go to place for vintage feathers, ribbon and buttons. The beads are fantastic, both new and vintage. Plan on spending some time here if you do stop in, there is plenty to look at!

Favorite place ever! I just love the whole feel of the store. So much to look at! It seemed a bit intimidating at first. I wasn’t sure «how» to shop there. But after realizing that they have beads, buttons, and other fun stuff in various cabinets, and that yes, it’s ok to go through those cabinets, then I relaxed. I think the owner or employee should say «feel free to look through all the cabinets» when you walk in. Lol, I know it sounds silly, but it’s hard to recognize that these cabinets actually have product, since they are all different and antique cabinets. I thought they were just displaying the stuff sitting on top, at first. Anyway, if you love vintage jewelry-​making supplies, shop here! It is difficult to book a class, since they are so popular and this makes me sad.

Absolutely my «secret source» for amazing antique and vintage ribbons, millinery flowers, antiques, jewelry, and jewelry beads, findings, vintage and new chains, rhinestones, and so much beauty you can’t imagine. Owner Nancy has an unerring eye for the best of the best, superior quality, and unusual pieces you won’t find anywhere else A must see, you won’t ever go anywhere else after you discover this perfect treasure.

I love Gilding the Lily! There are one of a kind finds in this lovely store. Findings and, beads and buttons and more! The store just awakens creativity and possibility! You can’t find that just anywhere! I love looking at all the store has to offer in a very relaxed atmosphere. Everyone who I have ever met in the store is positive and friendly!
I have also taken 3 classes through The Lily and they have taught me new techniques that I continue to use in my jewelry making. I only wish I lived closer. this little store is a gem! Can’t wait to come back!!!
Thank you, Nancy for your wonderful store!

When I am in Orange County… this store is my GO TO place for inspiration and jewelry supplies! The art classes that are offered are wonderful. So NOT your average store and well worth the visit. Not to mention downtown Fullerton is really a great surprise!

I have only been here one, but is was such a positive and inspiring experience that I feel like it deserves a review.
This past weekend, I took my visiting mother and aunt here because they both loved to make their own jewelry. At first I was skeptical that we would find a lot since this place is a hole in the wall location, but as we spent a little more time looking around, we discovered that there were drawers and shelves of stuff here! It’s a small store with a big bang hidden away, you just have to look for it!
My mother and aunt ended up buyi g a bunch of delicate, intricate appliqués and beads. They weren’t expecting to find so many things they loved either!
All in all, I met the owner of the shop I believe and she was very informational and actually inspired me to start making jewelry with found vintage supplies and details. Ever since my visit here, I have been pumped to go back for more!
If you’re looking for a new «treasure» to discover over and over, make your way to this lovely store. From what the owner had also mentioned to me, there are classes offered as well!

It’s difficult to find vintage embellishments in Orange County and Gilding the Lily is a vintage girls treasure trove.
Once you shop here you won’t ever want to go back to any of the craft stores, because the selection and quality of the items in Gilding the Lily so far surpass anything you could find anywhere else. Why take a chance at the Estate Sales when you know you’re going to find something totally unique here?

OK all my altered art friends… this store is a big olé’ OMG of vintagey goodness… Hundreds of vintage french ribbons, jewelry findings, hats, millnery flowers and bolts of hat netting. German glass glitter for $ 2 a scoop, oodles of vintage buttons and religious medals rhinestone jewelry, pearls, vintage beads. I mean this place is one of those stores you can drop an easy $ 500 and not even blink. Her prices are a little high compared to an estate sale, but the selection she has under one roof makes it so easy to just get what you need. These are things you just can’t go to Michaels and pick up when you need them. If you are anywhere near OC or if you are going to Disneyland, make a stop here… It is down Harbor a few miles from D-​land and WELL worth the trip. By far one of my favorite stores I have found here in the southland… I love it as much as Castle in the Air in Berkeley, (well, maybe a bit better actually.) They teach high quality classes at an off site studio, Check out their blog for class schedules, or call and get on the mailing list.