Like a Spring day!

Welcome to White Wednesday

Hosted by Kathleen of Faded Charm

I thought I'd take a break from showing you pictures of my trip from the

NY Gift Show.......to share a little bit of nature and spring

at my friend Paula's house.

It's always like a clear and sunny Spring day at Paula's house.

This Ivy has been growing content here for years now. Once a week she stands up on her antique sideboard and waters it. Seems happy there!

The little crocheted rolled shade pull is part of the treasures we bought at the Naugatuck Antique show

we went to on Sunday. I'll show you those in another post.

Debra from Capers of the Vintage Vixens and her lovely daughter Nicole were there

with the best booth. I knew it was her's right away

just from the way it was so stylishly arranged.

She is just as cute and sweet in person as she

 is on her blog.

Tweety birds everywhere.

That's the only kind of twittering I do.

Do you Tweet????

I don't really understand twittering! is it fun???

Well, 4 years ago I never heard of a blog either!

and here I am blogging!

and addicted!

A small paper chair from Wendy Addison

with a metal bird resting under a dome. I was so thrilled when Midwest started doing these....I remember seeing her originals at

Tinsel Trading. She had so many different styles....maybe they'll introduce more if they sell well.

This paperdoll Paula made after seeing this in a magazine. One of the many magazines

that Laura had waiting for us to peruse during our stay this fall at

her adorable lakehouse.

 Good for Paula to remember what she saw.

Both Laura and Paula inspire me greatly.

Do you have friends in your life

that always inspire you???

Our feathered friends at Christmas time

A little birdy love.

After seeing this adorable set of owls that Evi bought at Cathy's Open House I thought I should share some of my favorite birds around the shop. These of course are made with the most scrumptious fabrics of wool and mohair. We were all ouuuing and aaauuuing over how soft they were and petting them like they were our favorite kitty cat:))) So soft and yummy!

At her Open House she offers only one of a kinds handmade creations. It makes it so much fun to see what her imagination comes up with. I unfortunately couldn't make it in time but went over to Paula's to drool over all their goodies. So cute. I'm sure Laura will be able to show you all the lovely things in her blog as soon as she gets home. It was fun to see Laura and Evi though our visit was too short. Deanna showed up later who is like a one woman party herself. Boy can that girl make me laugh!!!!

We laughed so hard like us girls can......getting a bit silly at times. My cheeks hurt I was laughing so much. The boys sat in the other room quietly while we had a good old time!

Isn't that the best part of the holidays??? getting together with good friends?
I know your shaking your heads right now!!!

I digress!!!!

back to the birdies!

I hope you're all doing some "NESTING" at home these days but that you're also taking the time during this busy season to get together with good friends and enjoying all that the holidays has to offer.

xo

Carole

Bird Watching and Bella

My life lately has been all about Christmas decorations, boxes, bubble wrap, tissue, invoices and outdoor cleanup. Decorating a shop for the holidays has it's ups and downs. One minute I'm excited about how a display is turning out the next I'm frustrated that I can't lay my hands on something I just saw 5 seconds ago. The list could go on and on but rather then complain I'd rather take you and me to something completely different.

I've been cooped up inside for the last couple of days and nights. It was wonderful to see some pictures that I took last Friday. I was unloading my pictures today mixed in with images from the shop. There's still plenty of time to show you those later.

These are some wild parakeets that have been making their home near the pond. George had noticed them a few months ago. They make a huge racket like....well parakeets do I guess but with about 25 of them you can imagine the noise they make. It's really not that bad just very different then the melodic sounds we usually hear.

I don't have a telephoto lense so there not very clear.

:(Maybe Santa will bring me one. I've been extra good this year!



I even climbed on the roof of our shed but by the time I got there they had flown away. I was able to catch glimpes of their amazing yellow color on their wings but alas you can't see them from these pictures. You believe me right?

They say that they've been causing problems with the nests that they build on the powerlines and that the electric company has to remove them. Not sure how it causes a problem. We haven't seen any nest around ourselves.

There's been talk of shooting the birds by the electric company.

Not if I have anything to say about it!!!

The last of the maple leaves still hanging on. I love the golden yellow at the very end of the season...so pretty against the blue sky.

Having the leaves hold on so long sometimes makes fall clean up difficult because just as we are trying to get ready for Christmas the last of the leaves haven't fallen. The next spring a million little maples saplings will pop up everywhere. Anyone with Maple trees in their yards knows exactly what I'm talking about.

But I guess it's all worth it when you see these trees this time of year.
Our Christmas trees had just arrived that morning and it was raining and lighting. It made for a messy delivery but by late morning it had cleared and the sun was shining again helping to dry our wet clothes. It felt good to do some real work. My favorite kind!

Ok, little subject change! This is our new addition to our ever growing cat family. This is Bella! She's a stray that has just made herself right at home along with our 9 others (7 of ours and 2 other strays) Plus Nigella at home.....11. Sorry!:))

She's enjoyed getting to know every inch of the shop and office. Evident by the cobwebs and debris on her face. .

I'm surprised she didn't have a bit of glitter on her too!

"No need to get fancy with plates I'll just eat it right out of the can thank you!"

Hope she likes her new home?

Sorry I haven't been blogging as much as usual. It finally hit me that time was closing in and there was still so much to do. When will I ever learn??? Looks like our tradition of spending Thanksgiving at work will continue. No biggy! We'll just have a tofurky sandwich and be good to go!!! Opening day is this Friday.

Hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

XO

Carole