~ Lovely Surprise ~

Happy Sunday, everyone.  I hope you have enjoyed your weekend as much as I have. I worked at the shoppe yesterday and spent today at an exciting auction in Roswell.  Oh, if I only had a moving truck, warehouse and men with lots of muscles at my service ~ I would have so much neat stuff. 

Source unknown (now in my inspiration file)

I had a lovely surprise a couple weeks ago when Max from Pocket Change and Become.com asked if he could include me in their Best of the Web No. 36 feature.  It's funny because I hardly ever think that anyone is actually reading my blog!!  Thanks, Max!  Please head over to Pocket Change and check it out.

Love this winter white room featured by Maureen in eclectic revisited

I'm settling into my new location in DuPre's ~ and just in time for the holidays.  We will be decorating the store during the first week of November.  I can't wait to see what everyone does.  I wish all of you, my friends, could stop by for a visit.

Yes, it's almost that time!

Have a wonderful week.

Lulu

~ Merry Christmas and Evil Plan ~

I was inspired by Joni's post today to share some photos of my Christmas decorations.  Actually, this is another act of procrastination since I still need to wrap all my presents.  I was definitely influenced this year by my favorite Swedish bloggy friends and used a lot of simple evergreens, white, silver and gold (with a little Dr. Suess mixed in).

This chandelier was inspired by Vicky's post at Room Service ~ Decorating 101.

I love vintage inspired decorations.  These stockings are from Anthropology.

The sweet angel wings ornament was a gift from the lovely Laura from My Summerhouse.

And this pretty hand painted bird ornament was a gift from my friend Nancy.

Hum, I'm seeing a theme with feathers.  I may need to borrow Linda Luce's idea and get some Victoria Secret angel wings for next Christmas.

This is my Dr. Suess tree and home for my Krinkles.

And since my family doesn't read my blog, I can share my evil plan.  Every year there are a few family members who have no wish list and no suggestions for gifts.  So, this year they will all be getting "something I wanted for myself, not!" ~ actually extras from an auction lot that I didn't want to put in the shop.  Yes, my brother will love this little collection (ha):

And for my nephew Alex (perfect for every college junior):

And for my mother!

Oh, yeah, I think I'll have some great lists to choose from next year.

Merry Christmas everyone!

Lulu

~ White Christmas ~

Wishing you a magical Christmas with friends and family.

Image by me ~ Linda Luce's beautiful booth at One of a Kind Shoppe

How wonderful that snow is in the forecast for Christmas!

These are the views from my kitchen windows during the last snow storm in Marietta.  And the kitties loved it.

Merry Christmas.

Lots of love to everyone.

Lulu