Happy Monday! Yesterday I went to the flower shop on the mainland. As you all know I love their decorations and festive atmosphere.
Some wise old sage said, "Choose your companions wisely." I thought anyone who celebrates Christmas would enjoy a stroll through this pine scented wonderland.
But no, quite a bit of Bah Humbug emerged, punctuated with yawns. Isn't that disappointing! So sad. Anyway, I found some pretties to share with you, even though we only spent a few minutes.
Seashells and lobsters! I was able to replace my white mermaid who broke.
Margaritaville Santa!
My favorite thing about their coastal tree[s], beside the HUGE surfboards stuck in at random], is the wall behind painted deep lagoon turquoise to set off the theme.
Note the chic plastic Goose!
And a pine branch Gnome! Adorable!
Snowmen are popular this year.
My artist friend on FB, Michelle Pooler/ Olde Farmhouse Simples makes snowballs like these! Hers are delightful and a very fun project. [Let me know if you want to try to make some, I'll ask if I can share somehow.click HERE]
I love the snowballs made into snowmen too! Cuties, looks easy.
Mel and I want to make ornaments that are pawprints, or in her case since her kitties may not cooperate, she may make grandbabies' hand prints. I saw a kit at Marshall's that was 6.99 for one little paw disk. I'm sure I have air dry clay to use instead, or could make a dough with Elmer's and flour? Some glitter? Do you love and cherish homemade ornaments or are you a big bucks C Radko person? Maybe both?
Speaking of paws, I was excited that the nursery has Pet Santa days! Sunday was the final day and I wasn't in the mood to dig out my car to go back with Mo. But for sure next year! How fun. I bet Mo will love Santa!
My friend L and I were all enthused to go to the Early 1800s restoration village here, for their candlelit evening walk and market. [obviously Not Williamsburg purists here, since I doubt Kringle markets with made in China baubles were common in 1810. But anyway.] So we called to make reservations and the docent manning the phone was sooooo discouraging! "It's reeeally dark," she whispered. "And so cold and muddy! Wear rubber boots, bring flashlights!" L looked horrified. I laughed and laughed. Needless to say, we did not yet buy tickets. I have to work on her a bit, promise her warming toddies and hot soup afterwards. Or--Mexican!
Have a fun and festive week! Don't let the bah-humbuggers get you down.
love
lizzy
gone to the beach....
PS Mo's pics are from last year but we'll have some new ones soon!
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Oh, did you get a little snow? It was fairly warm here but REALLY windy.
ReplyDeleteLove the Christmas pretties, especially the pine gnome - how cute! And oh yes, I want to make snowmen/snowballs, and I'd like to try turning some of the skinny starfish into snowflakes, too. They kind of look snowflake-ish already.
Mo and his outfits (and the looks on his face!) always make me smile, no matter when the pictures are from!
Thanks for sharing your outing!
No Humbugs here, with our new four-legged friend keeping us constantly entertained! The handmade ornaments I've collected over the years are my favorites, though many won't be featured this year with a toddler and puppy here for Christmas! Next year will be fine, this year the not-so-special ones will get prime time.
ReplyDeleteOh I would have loved going with you! What a wonderful place and I love that natural Santa. I love all ornaments, but especially quirky ones. :) Kit
ReplyDeleteOh, I so enjoyed this stroll with you. Lots of pretties. Mo tickles my heart with the blue hat. The gnome tree was a winner in this jaunt. Love to you and Mo
ReplyDeleteI can tell Mo looooooves his winter gear--lol! That shop looks awesome--love the starfish tree!
ReplyDeleteThe pine branch knome is so cute! Love seeing all the decorations for sale. It's such a fun time of year to shop and just look for ideas. I've had to deliberately stay away this year as money has been tight!
ReplyDeleteThat gnome! How absolutely adorbs! Lots of cute stuff, though, for some reason, the surfboards jutting out of the tree make me uneasy...lol. The painted jars and bottle are pretty.
ReplyDeleteThat's hilarious about the village walk! Maybe ply L with a toddy BEFORE going.
Mo looks like a pig in a blanket laying there in his little red sweater. Not that he's heavy, just that he looks all tucked in.
Oooh, snow pics are pretty. Looks cold. It has been hot here again. Starting to get a little cold overnight. We just today lit the pilot on the heater. Not sure we needed to though.
Take care,
Kel
That nursery is so festive! Most of our ornaments are meaningful. We picked one more up in Hawaii and that makes 3. I write the date on them so we can remember when we were there. It was hard to feel Christmas while there since it is so warm, and there didn't seem to be much Christmas decorating.
ReplyDeleteI love that gnome!!