At the corner of Santa Cruz Avenue and Main in downtown Los Gatos, Anteo Home has quickly become the local source of choice for fine European home goods and furniture.  Founder, Jennifer Noto, searches near and wide for unique items that bring a little European charm to your home. 

She and her partner travel each year to the world famous Maison&Objet, the ultimate European trade show in Paris, France, where over 70k international design professionals travel to find the latest in European home style to find items to stock their shops around the world.  Field trip, anyone?

Fine french linens are one of the shops hallmarks featuring Vent Du Sud, designed to bring the feeling of the South of France to your home.  “Fine linen is perfect for dressing up any table and can immediately set the mood of a room,” says Noto. 

What are among Noto’s favorite items?  Her collection of fine shea butter soaps and candles, featuring Gianna Rose Atelier line.  I especially loved the little duck and the three little pigs!  Exploring the Anteo soap and candle section was like finding hidden treasures in a gorgeous antique linen closet.  The shop also carries reproduction furniture imported from France.

My favorites?  The real and reproduction milk bottles, italian wine glasses and stem wear.  Noto pointed out the real vintage French glassware was actually smaller than the reproductions.  Americans love French style, but want them bigger.  Go figure, I always need more room for ice cubes!

Anteo Home features items from Comptoir de Famille, a line of home decor accessories and furniture inspired by life in the French countryside.  Noto remarked that customers often share stories of how the water glasses, linens or cutlery are reminiscent of trips taken to Provence and Marseilles.  You haven’t had the luxury of going?  Just step foot in the shop and pick up a little inspiration. ooh la la!

Anteo Home
2 N Santa Cruz Ave
Los Gatos, CA 95030
(408) 399-9944

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