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Tuesday, December 31, 2013

Current Obsession: Golden Arrow Table

A few issues back I spied this lovely room in Country Living magazine.  What caught my attention you ask?  Well, besides the fabulous Federalist eagle mirror and Moroccan rug, that Hollywood Regency gold arrow table really got my pulse going.  Since then, I have been on the lookout because I think I have to own one!
French Brass Guilt 'arrow' Table
Hollywood Regency Modern Antique Gold Metal Iron Glass Arrow Accent Table 20”D
Pretty fantastic design right?
Also, it's New Year's Eve!  Since I have little ones, making it through until mid-night is a big assignment.  I did buy a mini bottle of pink bubbly (for myself) and might even indulge in a few macarons but it is going to be pretty low key for me; Hey, that rhymes!   
Are you doing something special to ring in the New Year?  Fill me in so I can live vicariously through you...please!
Let me take this opportunity to wish you all a very happy New Year!

Monday, December 30, 2013

Minor Obsession: The Pola Bag

Ever since I saw this bag by Sézane over on Oh the Lovely Things, I can't get it out of my mind.  It's perfect and gorgeous- I love the shape and the color.  Beautiful.  My fingers are crossed that I win this giveaway- it's part of 24 Merry Days (some of the contests are still open). But you should really just ignore this one.  I mean, who needs another purse, right?!
Pola Bag
image via Oh the Lovely Things
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Friday, December 27, 2013

Post-Christmas Blues

If Lori thought her post was published late yesterday (and I didn't even notice) mine is even later today!  Ugh.  You would think that on vacation I could get my act together.  I have excuses:  My sweet puppy Mr. Chips is sick:(  Poor pup had a rough day yesterday and a bad night last night.  He seems to be a bit better today though.  Also, I am a freak about getting all the Christmas decor down the day after Christmas because it depresses me to look at it once the day has passed.  On to the next!
I have a question for all of you:  How do you decorate your homes post Christmas?  Do you stay with a wintery scheme or do you decorate for New Years somehow?  I'm really curious because once the Christmas stuff comes down, it's a little difficult to get inspired.  Spring is still pretty far away.
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One thing I am longing to do is to organize my pantry and dishes.  The above image would be a dream come true!
What is on your post-Christmas to-do lists?

Thursday, December 26, 2013

Here's Another Book for You

Ahhh, the day after Christmas.  I'm late in getting this post up today- very late (sorry, Rebecca!) because I stayed at my parents' house last night and watched the Doctor Who Christmas special (goodbye, bowtie) and then came home and slept.  And slept.  And slept.  So I didn't get this little post here published on time.  My apologies.
I hope you all had a fantastic day yesterday and got every little thing your heart desired.  We had a beautiful Christmas and my Cat was very thankful for all of her gifts, coming over to me numerous times to hug me and give me heartfelt thanks. It really is rewarding when your child reaches an age where she truly starts to understand what it is that we, as parents, do.
Anyway.  I've brought you another book that I want, and a fantastic illustrator whose style I love.  It's so punchy and fun, and I hope you enjoy it, too.

Hannah Warren


Now on to the book- it is illustrated by, you guessed it, Hannah Warren, and it is written by Tom Jones.  Tired of London, Tired of Life: One Thing a Day to Do in London started out as the blog of the same name (minus the One Thing a Day bit).  The author had felt that he was getting a little sick of the city, so he decided to challenge himself and find one thing a day to do in London that was maybe a little off the beaten path or that was pretty exclusive to London.  That evolved into his website, where he started sharing his daily adventures, and then led to the book.
available here and here
There's a second book, too- a follow up to this one.
buy it here
So I will leave you with those books to add to your list.  I know that I've added them to mine!
Oh, and I have a question for you- who is going shopping for some after Christmas deals today?  I have to admit that I went online and bought a Christmas tree for my formal dining room for next year.  And  I am tempted to order some pears from Harry & David and then maybe pop on over to Sephora.
Geez.  It just never ends, does it?!

Wednesday, December 25, 2013

Merry Christmas!

Guess the movie I'm watching...?
Photo: Mr Chips is in the Christmas spirit.
Mr. Chips is helping with the Christmas wrapping.

Merry Christmas my friends!  Many thanks to each and every one of you for following this little blog and supporting us with your kind comments.  May this Christmas day bring you beauty and warmth.

Tuesday, December 24, 2013

Merry-Almost Christmas

Whose ready for Christmas? I'm not. Not yet, anyway. I was good about getting (almost all of) my shopping done early this year, but I still haven't really wrapped anything. I haven't made Alli's nutcracker yet, like I do every year. Rebecca and Ty came over yesterday and helped me set up my new rug and they worked on the kitchen island- I can't wait to show you pictures, becuase it is looking pretty fantastic. For now, though, with it being Christmas eve and all, I thought I would leave you with a few pretty images. Merry Christmas!
image via Mandy Cave Watercolor
image via 


image via Rentokil
Is it just me, or does that look like
Gerald McBoing-boing peeking out the window?
Image via See What Jade Sees




I love me some Maurice Sendak.
This was one of my favorites to read to the
Cat when she was little.
image via See What Jane Sees

I hope you have a very Merry Christmas!

Monday, December 23, 2013

Citrus Inspired Christmas

When I saw the above image I just had to do a post on decorating with citrus fruit. You can use fruit just like you would flowers and they will last just as long, if not longer.  Since I live in California, I have always toyed with the idea of using boxwood, olive branches and citrus as my main inspiration for Christmas one day.  I think it is striking and and would be really fun.  
Christmas is just around the corner and I am proud to say that I am done with everything!  I'm now just enjoying my family and planning for a little Christmas Eve celebration.
How are you spending these last few days before Christmas?

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