"Fun" NYC, Grand Central and the big show

Trying to find photos for this post was harder then I thought it would be. I love the video and wanted to capture the feel of it from my own experience in the city. Because I don't spend my time at a pub with a boat load of friends singing songs it's not the same. I do though love entering Grand Central. They just celebrated it's 100 yr anniversary. A long time for us in the US. When they shot the video it was very empty and I kept thinking that you NEVER see it that way, but actually that's not entirely true as you can see in the photo there are very few on an early Sunday morning. It's tourist day and not the usual commuter traffic. I do like both ways. Hubby will be staying home this time and taking care of the pup and the kitties. Deanna will be my buying partner,  going our own directions but meeting up for lunch. It will be fun to hear what great stuff she ordered and discovered. Hopefully I will return the favor and share my own discoveries.  I hope to get some good photos for you of the show. This time I am only taking my phone. I think the last time I took my big camera and never took one shot with it. People look at you funny when you whip it out. Plus I can sneak more with my phone. I know it's bad. SO  if you're a company from China please don't steal to copy. That sadly does happen. Even Pottery Barn does that. Yep I didn't want to mention that but one place even had a sign saying "Please no photos....especially if you are Pottery Barn" They were suing them:(   Ok now that I just brought the whole mood down I am off to do some last minute stuff.

Carry on......get it?

(well if you listened to the song)

NEST in Mystic, Ct

 George and I went to visit Marcia at NEST back in October.....I know, where does the time go? I'd meant to share it much earlier. 

I finally got the photos transferred from my phone. For some strange reason I couldn't get them to transfer so I emailed them to myself. Pretty easy:)  Anyways here they are. I'm sure the shop is now full of beautiful Christmas decor. Marcia and her staff are amazing. 

In case you didn't know they moved from their old location just down the road. 

Say hi to the girls for me.

NEST

80 Stonington rd

Mystic, Ct 

860-536-5400

Told you, amazing right?

Happy Holiday shopping!!!

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Happy Thanksgiving

Just wanted to say how much I am thankful for this year. It's what I love about Thanksgiving. It's a day to stop and reflect on what is most important. Our family, our friends and of course our beloved pets. 

I hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving day enjoying a day filled with loved ones around a bountiful table.     I still haven't gone grocery shopping yet. 

I wish I could do a little dancing and singing in the aisles like Sara.

You think I should? 

Nest is Moving!

YES Nest is moving!

after over 15 yrs. Marcia is moving her

beloved shop.....

I'm sure she won't miss the leaky roof but

 after being in a location

that long it is hard to say goodbye and get used

 to a new place.

The good news is that she found a place just down the road.

You can even see it from her shop window,

 it's that close.

Makes the hauling not as bad.

Many of her big pieces of display furniture had

already been moved.

The new location will have just as much charm as the old

one that I am sure.

A beachy theme for the locals and the tourists...

remember Nest is in a seaside community of Mystic, Ct.

The natural look of shells goes so well with all her neutral palette.

She pointed out that she's begun to carry more antiques and vintage pieces like she used to years ago.

It blends beautifully with some of her newer pieces.

Vintage scrabble pieces are a fun display to

add some whimsey.

Lovely lady trio

You can't call yourself NEST without a few feathers

flying around!

Always gorgeous soaps and personal care products

to bring to your hostess.

I think the sign on this chair said

"Project Chair"

It looked pretty good to me.

Nigella wouldn't even need to break it in!!!!

Great crystal ball

...now if only they really could predict the future

I'd have one in every room wouldn't you?

I think Marcia is as addicted to ribbon as I am!

and so well organized.

In the front of the shop she has some of the nicest clothing

I've ever seen.

I tried on a couple of things but I think I still need to

shed  a few lbs.

Uggh the struggle continues!

You know there had to be jewelry.

The shops prides itself on having a little bit of everything,

new, antique, paper, candles, soaps, cards, clothing, ribbon,

wall art, seasonal and even jewelry.

One stop shopping

Did I mention that she had a whole room of sale items.

Now I maybe a little late in telling you about the sale.

I believe it was the beginning of Sept. that she'd be in her new spot.

Her new digs will be in this plaza

at 80 Stonington rd Mystic, Ct.

If you'd like to call the shop for their hours it's

860-536-5400

I can just imagine how awesome these window will look

during the holidays.

Thanks Marcia for letting me come and take pictures and

letting everyone see how talented you and your

staff are.

I'm have no doubt all your customers will follow you to

 your new location.

Can't wait to see it!

xo

Carole