Auburn Magazine

STELLA+PARKER REVIVAL
MAKING HISTORIC HIP
Deb Arbogast, born and raised in Auburn, has taken
823 Lincoln-Way back to its former glory. New owner
Dan Tebbs of Victory Velo explained the process as one of
finding a piece of history again. “I tried to bring back the
heritage of the building. The exposed brick is fantastic,”
explains Dan.
Deb took the exposed brick to the next level by adding
what she calls her “live wall.” Every morning she waters
her wall with a spray bottle, and the effect is stunning.
The green plants in contrast with the brick wall to give
this space a warm, inviting feeling that reflects what Deb
would like her patrons to feel when entering her business.
“I want people to feel welcome, laugh and light spirited;
like coming home.”
The building is just the beginning of the transformation
of this space. It has Deb written all over it with her hip,
reclaimed style highlighting unique pieces that she travels
all over California to find. When asked where she finds her
pieces she laughs and changes the subject.
Deb explains her design process as inspirational. “Like this
table,” says Deb, referring to a green picnic table at the
front of her shop. “I built this whole area around this one
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