I know. I am sorry. I had to do it. I plunged. I am in Christmas mode. I am singing jingle bells, much to Mr. Lovee's umm, well, to put it gently, surprise...
I am Mr. Lovee's worst elf nightmare right now. I am easing him slowly though. It's not like I am walking around in Christmas tree earrings and reindeer sweaters along with antlers on my head (yet). Although, he is showing great concern for the fact that Little Women has been on repeat on my television for one month. (it inspires the winter mood)
If you recall, there was a mantel in my gallery. I did a major heist on the gallery this week. Somehow lifting and carrying the 150lb. mantel to my bedroom in the country myself, and attaching it as a headboard (removing the mattresses etc. etc). As opposed to the bedroom at my in town home.
I delivered glittery dunce birds to owners here and there, and then pocketed the rest. I feel a little guilty, I mean, I did make them to sell. But, I had to have some for myself. I took everything off of the Christmas branch (which did and will stay up forever, with minor changes depending on seasons) and painted it in two shades of white. It looked so dreamy all white and crisp, so I only replaced a few of its treasures, including the birds. (note: there will be birds in the shop ;)
I removed all of my Wendy Addison glitter banners and strands of silver stars, as they have turned black. Has that happened to any of you? I know it is that they are tarnished. But,can they be dipped in tarnish remover or will the glue dissolve? You tell me... Luckily, I had the snowflakes put away, so those still look silver and sparkly.
I love how the mantel looks as a headboard... I almost bought one of these beds. But I am quite content with the mantel for now...
I also was quite naughty at Anthropologie this week. Oh, it was devlish fun!!!
I did just bring the India Ink Bedding home (on my bed now) from Anthro and I love it. I brought home two different bedding options. However, when I put the 2nd colorful Chika quilt set on, I had to wonder, what I was thinking (it is an amazing quilt, a must see, just didn't work for me). So now I have to drag it back. I don't like returning at all...
I got a tiny bit of Christmas shopping done at Anthropologie, but mostly gifts for me. You see, my mother always instilled the idea of exquisite bedding and towels in me. I just love that about her... I also got the most beautiful Christmas stocking I have ever seen, I am so in love with it. They had it hanging on this little bird holder, so I brought him home too, isn't it just charming???
When I got home yesterday I had a wonderful treasure I purchased waiting for me... And it was wrapped oh so wonderfully. From the delightful Noodle and Lou:
I have also been quite the Etsy shopper, oh how I love Etsy!! I initially was looking for Christmas gifts, but I found a few for me too...
Etsy Treasures for me (& a few gifts):
For me. Beven by Du Buh Du Designs. We started by adopting Beven.
But fell so in love, we had to promptly order some of her sisters, in their exquisite clothing and details... We await the arrival of Eugenie, Imogen & Ainsley. They are wonderful in person, such detail and little moveable parts. Really a great purchase!!! They have inspired me to retrieve my giant dollhouse form storage so they can have a home to play! And, look at how charming she looks with Noodle and Lou's houses.
For the Studio, lovely, lovely Farm Music CD by Cold Antler Farm. I have been enjoying this so much for the last month. Just perfect for my dreamy winter mood:
For me again, A mini deer plaque, from Nice. You can order it white or with designs. I just noticed mine doesn't have those lovely little flowers surrounding it. There is one in the nice shop like that, run and grab it. I want it!
A marvelous gift. A Wonderful creature by Lori Brown:
For Gifts, Desdemona's Daydream {mini notecards}, by Stiletto Heights:
For me, from Mary Contrary, a cameo ring and a Sagittarius necklace:
Wellll, I have many more treats to share, but that should leave you with a few lovely places to visit for now... In the mean time, I must rest my soul after this long week, I will share more about it later... Time for a little R&R.
See you very soon!!! ;)
