Sssssh, I am being bad today! ;D My Christmas present arrived and I peeked! Hubby never knows what to get me, so I helped him out, lol. I ordered something I wanted. My friend Vicki posted about Sibella Court, last week. Vicki is having a give away, be sure to stop by. Sibella is an Interior Stylist, collector, and author. I have always wanted one of her books. I saw her on this show Man Shops Globe, it is on the Sundance channel. I loved the collections she shared!
I browsed around and saw some of the pages here and here. So, I ordered it-yes, I'm a naughty elf.
I have ordered things before and didn't open the box. I would pass it to my daughter to wrap, but this time I'm justifying the peeking. Hubby was in Tennessee and brought back this neck cold virus. I know right...on the news about all the meningitis scare. It is awful...well, I caught this virus... It is dreadful, my apologizes for not visiting much. The best way to compare it is I feel like Alice in Wonderful when her neck is stretched. no maybe Rock'em, Sock'em Robots. It is horrid-take your vitamins and eat well! YOU do not want to catch this-ick!
Anyway...sssssh...oh, here comes my son. He is getting ready to leave, for a college class....Yeah, bye son...love yeah, drive safe! He is gone, coast is clear....
I love the striped bookmark. "The Life of a Bowerbird" ....Creating beautiful interiors with the things you collect. Do you have a collection? I think we all did as kids. I use to collect shells, than Koala bears, but now books, tins and tiny chairs. What is a Bowerbird? They are known for collecting and putting a lot of time and energy into their nests. Here is a bit more about them.
oooh, I love the tiny vessels of paint pigment! It has an apothecary feel. The whole book is like taking a venture into a curiosity shop.
Doesn't this nook look cozy! I can see one gathering inspiration, soaking in the morning sun in this creative space. I love the idea of being surrounded by words. :D
Funny, Sibella and Santa Claus have the same initials! ;D
I browsed around and saw some of the pages here and here. So, I ordered it-yes, I'm a naughty elf.
I have ordered things before and didn't open the box. I would pass it to my daughter to wrap, but this time I'm justifying the peeking. Hubby was in Tennessee and brought back this neck cold virus. I know right...on the news about all the meningitis scare. It is awful...well, I caught this virus... It is dreadful, my apologizes for not visiting much. The best way to compare it is I feel like Alice in Wonderful when her neck is stretched. no maybe Rock'em, Sock'em Robots. It is horrid-take your vitamins and eat well! YOU do not want to catch this-ick!
Anyway...sssssh...oh, here comes my son. He is getting ready to leave, for a college class....Yeah, bye son...love yeah, drive safe! He is gone, coast is clear....
Would you like a cup of tea? We can peek together!
Seeing this button photo reminds me of my Mom's button collection. Did
your Mom collect buttons? I do now. I have a small tin full.
I love the striped bookmark. "The Life of a Bowerbird" ....Creating beautiful interiors with the things you collect. Do you have a collection? I think we all did as kids. I use to collect shells, than Koala bears, but now books, tins and tiny chairs. What is a Bowerbird? They are known for collecting and putting a lot of time and energy into their nests. Here is a bit more about them.
oooh, I love the tiny vessels of paint pigment! It has an apothecary feel. The whole book is like taking a venture into a curiosity shop.
Doesn't this nook look cozy! I can see one gathering inspiration, soaking in the morning sun in this creative space. I love the idea of being surrounded by words. :D
Chalk boards are so fun! Do you have one?
I love the carefree look of bringing the outdoors in! I use to have a patio table indoors.
It was fun to have you visit me and peer into a collector's world, I mean my present. I bet at some point in time, we all have collected something. I think mainly now I collect words. If you dare, you can read my spooky poem over at my other blog! I dare you.... You might remember I was dared once to write a poem, it changed my world. I will share more about that soon~
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All those interesting pictures and yes, my mother had a huge glass pickle jar (the gallon type) filled with buttons and several other jars as well. Needless to say, we never ran short on buttons.
So sorry you're not well. I can commiserate because I've had this chest infection for a month now. Going to the hospital next week for a pulmonary test. I'll probably fail, because I've never been a good breather.
I do hope you are well soon.
And I love that you peeked (or more than peeked) at your Christmas present. LOL
K
Feel better, my friend. Hugs!
Hugs to you.
xo
Hugs and chocolate,
Shelly
I don't really collect things as such, other than books and Star Trek items. Actually, that's not true. I do collect post-it notes. Every time I see something new, I have to buy it. LOL. I love the images/maps you can make with them when plotting a story or novel. Not forgetting the brown parcel paper they get stuck too. If I'm feeling really adventurous I use old wallpaper.
Okay. Now you probably think I'm made!
Love that. I don't even do art, and I might have to snag a copy.
Merry Christmas! ;p <3
Merry Halloween first, tee,hee! <3 555
MPax-It is! You know you could tie them on bows with string on your packages this year :D
Pat-lol You are right! It is fun and something he would never pick out for me~ Sometimes I think I should open his gifts and he mine.
Then we will be surprised :D
Ellie-Yes, I am a bit, lol!
I collect post it notes, too! Maybe one day I will share~ It freaks me out when hubby moves them. They are usually all over the desk! :D You aren't mad, but I do think you are clever- I did write a poem recently about yellow wallpaper and the woman was mad~
Yikes..lol You are fun!
Scarlett-Thank you! It is true, we know what we want! I really want beeswax for Christmas. I don't dare ask-I'll probably get bees, lol ;D
Susie-I collect that too and paint chip samples! lol :D
Shelly-Thank you! It helped~ :D
Monica-I love that! Thank you~
Hugs to you! xo
Melissa-Thank you! How fun-I love what you shared~ :D
Sherry-It is an unique journey! :D
I collect tea, too lol
Debra-I peeked and the book is tucked away. My daughter came home from school and hid it! :D No more peeking, for me~
Mary-I was worried, when the headache showed up! I'm better, still not quite over the neck feeling, but I'm okay~ Thank you :D
Cynthia-Yes, sometimes ;D I did pretty good~ Thanks for agreeing with me!!
Kay-I hope you are okay! I hate colds that linger~ Keep me posted! My fingers are crossed for you~
(((hugs)))
Sia-Yes, our Mothers really did have unique buttons~ How fun!
My Mom collected jars-maybe we are related ;D
Tamara-I know right! How fab would that be ;D You are welcome~
Mary Ann-I think it is nice, but so are surprises, too! I hope your grandson is better. I so hate it when little ones are sick~
L.Diane-I didn't know that! How fun~ Yes, you truly would :D
Alex-So far, so good ;D lol