High Desert Entrepreneurs Archives – Strength Of The Small

Aquarium World

By JM PerezMarch 27, 20131 min read863 views

It seems like every time the weather changes, our fishes get some type of disease. After noticing some white spots on one of the fishes in the Tank, we rushed to Aquarium World in Apple Valley and bought Melafix®, an all-natural aquarium antibiotic, which helps heals open wounds & abrasions, treats fin and tail rot, eye cloud, mouth fungus and promotes regrowth of damaged fin rays & tissue. For use in fresh or salt water only.

Aquarium World is a lovely pet store. We bought our Blood Parrot Cichlid there three years ago and we’ve been there a few more times. Store owners Mike and Michelle are very friendly and helpful. They specialize in fresh and salt water Fish, exotic hard and soft Corals, Invertebrates (Crabs, Snails, Shrimps, Starfish, Urchin), African Cichlids, Community Fish as well as Live Rock. They carry a variety of reptiles, snakes, lizards, mice, crickets, worms and a wide selection of frozen food options, accessories, supplies and maintenance services.

Address Location:
18838 Highway 18, Apple Valley, CA 92307
http://www.mnmcoraldepot.com
Phone: 1 (760) 946-3474
Email: mnmcoraldepot@gmail.com

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Hours of Operations:
Monday – Saturday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

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Shabby Chic Vintage Home Decor

“The Cottage Warehouse” Shop

By JM PerezMarch 19, 20132 min read631 views

One thing I came to realize with Cherubs is that the more you have, the more you want. I have a few around my house which I absolutely love. They are so adorable and they give me a sense of security and peace.

By now you should know how much I love Cherubs, especially when they scream ‘Vintage or Antique’. Though not a recent find, this Vintage Cherub Wall Sconce is our most recent Cherub acquisition. We bought it last year at the Blue Goose Antiques (currently known as The Cottage Warehouse) and stored it in the garage with a few more items. It wasn’t until a couple of months ago that we finally pulled the pair out.

Address Location
17344 Eucalyptus Ave, Hesperia, CA 92345
1 (760) 605-9285 (Helen)
1 (909) 214-0233 (Lynette)

Hours of Operations:
Saturday: 9:00 AM -5:00 PM (or by appointment)

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Cherub Candle Holder. — *Cherub Holder.*

Cherubs! I love Cherubs and their angelic faces. I have them indoors, outdoors and they add so much charm to any room decor. From candle holders to water fountain, you name it – they tend to give us a sense of assurance and security.

For me, personally, it’s more of a reminder that my Creator is always by my side.

While visiting a nearby Antique Shop this afternoon, my husband walked to the back of the store, saw this gorgeous Vintage cherub candle holder and bought it for me.

The candle on the holder is ‘Vanilla Cream’, scented.

Last year we purchased this beautiful Vintage Carved Stone Pillar from the same store.

When shopping for vintage and antique, I am not so much interested about the age of a furniture, art, jewelry, etc! (though it matters), For me it’s all about the uniqueness of a piece and how gracefully it stands out from the rest.

The details on this carved stone pillar are amazing and breathtaking!

Shop Information/Location:
Blue Goose Antiques
16784 Juniper St, Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 244-6500

Blue Goose Antiques changed to The Cottage Warehouse (with the same proprietor).
There’s a new shop called Antiques & Shabby Chic where Blue Goose Antiques used to be and it’s open Monday through Saturday from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

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Upcycling & Recycling Yard Sculptures Vintage Home Decor

Horseshoe Art & Yard Sculptures

By EPEngineerMarch 16, 20132 min read1.2K views

This morning we took a trip to Lucerne Valley, CA mainly for sightseeing having taking this drive only twice before and coming across closed shops. Today everything was open and we got to take a look at the selections each stop had to offer.

Our first stop was at Pancho’s having stopped here before and seen their selection of Cement Sculptures/Statues and Water Fountains. They have their own molds and are very friendly. Their selections are either painted or unpainted giving you the option of how to proceed with your selection once purchased.
We decided on a 12 inch wall hanging mermaid decoration which was primed brown. After cleaning it and sanding a couple of spots, we painted it Soft Lavender. What a beautiful find!

We also bought a cement smiling Buddha Statue which is very detailed and very friendly. We decided to keep it plain and only did a clear coat on it to protect it. It is a nice addition to our current Buddha collection and we hope that it will bring peace and tranquility to our garden and will be one of the focal points of interest.

Our next stop was at a place down the road that offered a variety of metal sculptures, bottle art, antiques and horseshoe art made by Don Henry. Don is an artist who has been creating his own horseshoe art for years (flowers, kokopelli, butterflies, bird feeders and baths, bunnies, cowboys, plant stands and many others). His products are pure metal and will withstand the test of time. My wife fell in love with a rustic metal face made out of a cover from a model A cylinder cap and horseshoes and I just had to get it for her.

I hope that you will enjoy these places as much as we did. Every shop is an adventure in itself.

Address Location:
Horseshoe Art by Don Henry
32111 Hwy 18, Lucerne Valley, CA 92356
Phone: 1 (951) 634-9014

Hours of Operations:
Tuesday-Saturday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Click here to learn more about the City of Lucerne Valley, CA.

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Pawn Shops Entrepreneurs Inspire People High Desert

High Desert Express Super Pawn Shop

By JM PerezMarch 8, 20132 min read9.8K views

After a routine visit to the dentist, I decided to drive around, go sight-seeing and kill some time before picking up my Son from school. I drove by a Shabby Chic Shop, just to find out that the owner moved about a month ago and forgot to update her current location. On my way home, I stopped by the Express Super Pawn Shop, located in the heart of the High Desert, CA. That was my first time there and my second visit to a Pawn Shop.

In all the five and a half years that I have lived in the High Desert of California, this is my first time visiting this shop. Curiosity got the best of me and I wanted to see for myself what everyone else has been talking about. The shop is a good size and well organized. The workers are friendly and very helpful. They trade Guns, Gold, Diamonds, Jewelries, Electronics, Power Tools, Music Equipments/Instruments, Motorcycles, Scooters, Helmets, Snow Boots and Snowboards, Gaming Systems and so much more. The Shop offers Layaway.

Both Shop owners have joined forces with TradeYa.com, which according to the website, is the easiest way to get anything you want without spending any money.