I braved the real world {during holiday insanity}...

Why is the real world so overwhelming?  People are so bizarre in the shops and in their driving skills.  We are lucky that I am here right now with the traffic jams I faced today.  I could still be sitting at some red light.  Why did I brave the big bad world?  I'll tell ya why, I had a realization that Christmas is (choke, gasp, freak out) 5 days away?  Is this correct?  No No, come on, really?? 

I am not ready.  I just am not.  Period.  I was going to make all my gifts.  YIKES!!!!!!!!!!!  I know, I was all into the spirit before we even had turkey.  But time slipped away from me.  Is this what they mean about time going by really fast as you age????  All my feelings aside, I had to get with it, so I hit the shops and really spent more on crafting stuff, than I would have spent on real gifts.  My floor looks like this...

      

Am I insane?  Am I really going to accomplish this in two days?  I have to get ready to travel out of town.  It is only a few hours away, but still, it is away...  Packing and making and and and.  I feel like Faun Boy.  Only I neeeeeed Shroom-NOG!  I can do it, breathe, think positive! I can I can!

Okay, you know what, I am not even going to think about it... I am going to get cozy... And, perhaps come up with a new gift plan...  I need to disconnect from the real and get back into the fairytale... I think I should visit my little friends...

      

Hi little creatures, what are you up to... Oh they are having sooo much fun!!  Wait until a few days, when they show you what they are doing!!!

      

I am feeling soooo much better now!  You know what else I think I need to do...  Put on some tea, find a book...  YES!  Let's escape!

      

Hmmmm, okay, this one, oh wait, did you say this one?

      

Okay got it!!!  Yay, just my favorite thing to do!  Oh wait, all these calm vibes you are sending me, seem to have made me remember some cozy head gear I made last winter!  Could I gift them, now where to find them? Oh yes!!! Brilliant idea!!!

Hmmm, this one doesn't feel half bad... All that hard work.. Maybe...

      

Maybe I should just keep it??  I kinda like it...  Oh no, back to square one...  What, you don't think I should keep it?  Okay okay, I'll gift it...

      

Well, I think I deserve some tea now... As this blog post is getting a little weird. Don'tcha think?

      

Shhh, don't tell anyone about the hidden sugared Ginger...

      

Oh and, I picked up some fun things for my dollhouse renovation that is underway... Ooo, it could be good if it all works out...  Keep your fingers crossed!  Now, I must say, it is sooo gooooood to be home!!!!  Ahhhhh, now this is bliss...

      

I will be back with big fun before I go in a couple of days!  Oh and, I decided that I will hold off for my shop update.  I don't think there is a major rush right?  I have 6 pieces ready...  But, I think everything is too hectic right now to inundate you with a shop update... See you real real soooon!! (to answer a question, I don't wear fake eyelashes, but I do wear lots of Voluminous black mascara by L'oreal, it is good stuff!)

Comments

[Dave]

Isn't the real world depressing? Ooh, you should read The Little Prince, if you haven't yet!

Your bookshelf looks wonderful - I see you have an affinity for old books like we do :) There is something so nice about old books - they were made with so much more concern for aesthetic, the paper and the typefaces and the covers, they are just so beautiful, and it's such a wonderful experience to open one up, to feel the paper and smell the old book smell and the heft of the book...

Oh, I LOVE candied ginger, it's one of my favorites :) And a perfect compliment to tea. Green tea with jasmine for instance.

Isn't it wonderful to have a home where you feel you can rest and be who you are and escape from the necessities and pressures and forms of the "real" world? It's so nice to have a place where you can express your whimsy in all it's craziness, and it's ok :)

Good luck with the Christmas presents, and have a wonderful time with family!

[the pesky bombolino]

Oh, look how cute you are! And that groovy little hat- it's just darling!

[Dees]

I agree you look like the cutest little christmas elf!xoxo

[kimberly sherrod]

I think perhaps we are long lost sisters. has anyone told you lately that your wee elves are the grooviest? I love, love, no really love them and their mushrooms. You do good work! I hope that you have a lovely merry Christmas. I am still working on gifts and cards and mine will probably be late but how else would they know it was from me? hahaha! You have a happy holiday, elf child. I want to thank you for all the wonderful JOY you have given me this year! You truly are delightful. fanciful even. thank you.

[Marjorie]

You are a magic elf....and such a pretty one,too!! :) (and very brave to go out in the Holiday shopping madness!)

Oh, and I see bags of JoAnns goodness there....I need to take a trip to that crafty mecca soon! :)

OH,how I do love it here!! :)

[Paris Parfait]

I love your tonic to the "real world" blues. And you look beautiful, in your crocheted hat and gown. :) That shopping madness just does my head in- and I still have to venture out to buy one more gift. I will do that this afternoon, so as to stay home and cocoon as much as possible these last few days before Christmas. xoxox

[Casey]

Eeeep! Can it really be that Christmas is only 5 days away?! Where did the time go for all my grand plans of making gifts? hehe!

I love your way of relaxing a bit after the rush; getting back into the "creative spirit". ;) You look quite festive in that stripy number you're wearing! And your copy of Grimm's Fairy Tales is just gorgeous... I so love vintage fairytale books!!

Sending lots of good wishes your way (and hoping a couple fairies will come help too!) with finishing up Christmas gifts and prepping for travel!

Oh! And I can't wait to see your new doll hour plans!! I've always been dying for a little miniatures house... hehe!

Have a lovely, creative Thursday!!!

[Cre8Tiva]

maybe you should put a smidge of bourbon in that tea...it might help you calm yourself...of course time got away from you...you were good deed doing...and that counts...blessings, rebecca

[Nancy]

Oooh, and the folks in the real world are beginning to get c-r-a-n-k-y as it gets closer to Christmas too! No more real world for me until after Christmas, or maybe just to go out for breakfast because I looove going out for breakfast! ;-)

I love your magical little dollhouse! Your fanciful little elves and the Dubuhdu sisters always seem to have something up their sleeves (we KNOW what faun boy has up his sleeve!). Can't wait to see what's next!

Your hats are lovely and whoever you gift them to will be lucky indeed!

I hope you and Mr. Lovee have a wonderful Christmas Miss Vanessa!

[Denise]

Vanessa,I just discovered your blog and can I relate to what your saying!!!Merry Christmas to you and all your little creatures.I will be looking forward to your future blog posts.

[Sharon at Norah'S]

I did not need to know that it is only 5 more days. You are too cute.

[Di Overton]

Thanks for you lovely comments on my grand daughter's voice. I plan to show her the post on Christmas Day as a little gift so she can have a big confidence boost via the comments. At 15 it's what is needed.
I hope you can get yourself organised by Tuesday but what the heck if you don't as Scrooge said - Bah Humbug :)
Seriously though I do wish you a very Merry Xmas and a very prosperous New year.

[sherry]

You are just so cute and you are so funny...I feel like I walk into a fairy tale every time I come here!!! A little escapism is necessary now and then...or, or, is coming here reality?!? :)
Keep the hat, gift the hat...I love the hat...it suits you!!!
Happy creating...I'm with you. I'm not ready for Christmas and I'm still puzzled that it's only days from now!!

[Randi]

Ah, I spy the ubiquitous Joann Fabrics plastic bag...I practically live there, you know. They keep a small bed and a few blankies available for my use. Love the hat...very boho. Can't wait to see what the little ones are up to...I'm sure it's something fun and fae!

[stephanie]

Your little world is so so much better than that old real world....you just stay there, cozily soaking it all up!!!

merry merry dear one!
x..x

[noodle and lou studio]

I think we should all stay in your fairy tale world...the real world is just not nearly as fun!! Did you say 5 days?? I must go faint now.

Merry Merry Christmas sweet Vanessa!!!
xoxoxoxo...jenn

[Christine LeFever]

I thought of you yesterday as I was in traffic, wondering how you deal with it.Pretty much the same as I. And Christmas shopping primarily causes me to bring home more artistic tools and supplies;same tendency. As for hand made; I finally gave up years ago.

Sip that delicious tea and rejoice in your wonderful refuge from that other world.

Christine
PS: You are beautiful!

[Du Buh Du Designs]

You and I are on the same wavelength about Time..seriously..it goes by faster as you age and I am more busy as a stay at home mom than when I worked..I did two all nighters this week and I swear its like Im back in school. Impossible to make Christmas cards and the handmade gifts would cost more in time than buying something which I hate because "I pledged to buy handmade"ugh!!! Then again its not like I didnt have 12 months to prepare right?haha.
Your little creatures are so cute! I cant wait to see what the doll house looks like:) The creatures ought to have their own treehouse or something.
Have a wonderful Christmas..you'll be in good company trying to get things done in the next five days..we've got company and t looks like a tornado hit! (cleaning..thats another allnighter)
XO,
Christine :)
Hope your friend is doing better.

[cruststation]

Ooh...did I hear dollhouse renovation? Can't wait to see it!! (I want to see this dress you're wearing, it's adorable :)) Have fun making preparations for the holidays.

[Marilyn]

You are TOO cute! I wanna pinch your cheeks. Don't worry, I hate the real world too. I wish I could never leave the house, or if everyone else just stayed home while I go out.

[Sarah]

You, my love, are a fruitcake!

[Beth]

You are going to need more than shroom-nog to get all of that done in two days!! hahaha I love that book! One of my favorites! and I wear the same mascara! It's the best! My friend always agrues with me that Dior mascara is the best but there is just NO way that is possible! haha

[Jamie Welsh Watson]

Oh goodness, this blog posting made me smile SO much.

[Bejeweled]

5 days ..... that close! Yikes! Sounds like you have a plan and will have it all in hand though. That ginger works wonders for relaxing and fortifying oneself :)

P.S. Love the shot of all the Joann Fabrics bags on the floor. Mine is an hour away so I always come back with a trunk full of bags when I go. Neighbors think I'm nuts :)

[flutter]

how are you allowed to be so cute?

[Joy]

I love to enter these magical worlds with you! It reminds me of when I was young and I would play with my Barbie camper, I would scrunch down the on the floor so low and peek inside - pretending that I was in there with all those Barbies. Soooo much fun to pretend and play - that's what keeps us so young! :)

Joy

[sadira]

Oh...the real world is a bit insane as of late...R was giggling because he'd gone to the grocery and the check-out lady started complaining loudly about the man who just checked out...because he'd been complaining.

Tee-Hee!

Have a lovely time creating!! I can't wait to see what you make...

[Tricia]

Shroom-nog...does it have mushrooms instead of eggs?? That wouldn't be very good, would it???? But tea with bourbon and ginger candy, now that sounds delicious!!
I know, Christmas is coming to fast!!! I'm still knitting a scarf for my brother! I hope you can get all your little elves to help you finish your work.
What big eyes you have Miss V!! and long lashes...how many coats of mascara??? I think you look lovely in that crocheted hat, so you!! And what nice teeth too!
Merry Christmas Girlfriend!! Hope Santa brings you something special!!

[Michelle]

Fun post! I think I had that same nightgown(I am guessing you might be in a nightgown!) when I was little! You cute little girl you! I know just how you feel, the time has arrived for a little compromisse! don't kill yourself, just be happy with what you can realistically do(says the girl who will be up late tonight making fudge and english toffee!)good luck you can do it! Oh, and I can hardly wait to see what you come up with!

[Natalie]

cRaZy days, so this post was just the fun I needed... we cannot forget to release our inner voices and magic, and you are so kind to share your special magic with us. You'll have a Merry Christmas... it's your destiny!

[Gillian @ Indigo Blue]

Don't venture out into the real world again, Vanessa.
What were you thinking???? Don't you know that teen idols are out getting pregnant and stuff. You don't want any part of that. No, the real world is quite scary, I highly recommend staying indoors with Mr.Lovee and the DuWuhDu sisters. At least things are safe and sound in there.
Well, you do have to watch out for Faun Boy, but he is nothing compared to the ills of today's "real world".
If I don't catch you, have a magical, sparkly, sweet, and fun filled Christmas.
Yeah!
xo
Gillian
Props to Carolyn, I hope she's hangin in there...thinking of her and sending the same best wishes.
xo

[Passementerie]

Poor stressed you! I can't believe Christmas is so close either, but we have quite a low-key thing going on in my family for Christmas - this year we are going to a very swanky hotel for dinner in the evening of Christmas day and staying over - it will be so lovely!

(oh and you should definitely keep the hat - so sweet on you!)

[Jackie]

I love reading your blog .. you always put a smile on my face!

[stilettoheights]

you're like me with the big eyelashes coated in a ton of mascara, I love it!!!!

If I do not chat with you before hand have a very merry and wonderful Christmas....good luck with all the goodies.

[Pam Aries]

Oh Yeah..I hear ya talkin' sistah! If I had my druthers..I druther be far far away from the real world. Today I am doing just that very thing. It is raining and flooding everywhere and I am cooped up inside my burrow.. ha!

[The Wishing Tree]

ohhh I do love your elves.. and I love the fact that you braved the dastardly shops and bought craft stuff for Xmas pressies...what a trooper! I suspect also that you still looked as gorgeous as you did when you set out that morning!

Happy Holidays to you and Mr Loveeeee!!!!!

x

[ellen Crimi-Trent]

you look like me with all those bags! and you should have seen me yesterday running out like a madwoman to get the Wii for the kids! I got one though one of the last 5!
Merry Christmas Vanessa!!

[Mosaic Queen]

Hello Miss V!
I concur(sp?) about the crazy holiday traffic!
You are such a beauty!!
I just LOVE the innocence about you!!!!
Hugs to you!!!
Michelle

[bee]

You can knit too????? you must dip your fingers in elfmagicdust or something.....

Actually wouldn't that look pretty all of a glitter.

I better toodle...have to finish making my pressies too.....isn't it crazyfun
x

[Anastasia]

im not ready either...my house is one complete mess with boxes to be wrapped and parcels everywhere! eeekkk...i need to make mince pies, cookies and panfortte!! busy busy
you have such pretty eyes Miss V!!!

[zUzU]

::Oh::too cute::
... really ... 'specially like the escape idea. Hum.

And should I warn ...
Errr truthfully, had I been looking for the candied ginger?
Weeellll ... that's exactly the first place I would look 'cuz,
Guess where I keepeth mine? ::shhhh:: don't tell the faeries.

It's hidden ...
::ohoh::wait::
What is that noise?
Sounds like clinking china ... the lid to the sugarbow...

Oh dear. Gotta go.
Enjoyed my visit here immensely.
Toodles =^..zU

[Lissette]

OMG! Welcome to my nightmare. I thought I would be making people's gifts too, but the time did fly. Oh well. Keep that little hat, it looks so cute on you. Send me a ticket to fairyworld so I can escape too. And I love that mascara!

[Sonya]

Vanessa my dear, you and I seem to operate with the same sense of time. I am in complete denial/confusion over the fact that Christmas is now three (3!) days away. I love you glamor eyes!