pretty little things....

Thursday, January 04, 2007

pretty little things....

It occured to me that I often show pictures of bloggy gifts sent to me by the coolest of chicks.

But I have to tell you, there are some VERY cool chicks who are the nearest and dearest to my heart! They know me so well, they know exactly what I'll go gaga for! So Christmas was full of pretty little treasures....

FOR EXAMPLE:

For the new room I had started a vintage vase collection, with all kinds of pain~in~the~ass stipulations. They have to be of a matte finish, a certain off white...etc. Well since my Mom collects the same stuff....she is the perfect person to pick me up a vase or two, or three, or four.... (of course when she is not coveting a fab piece for her own collection!) I am loving this old piece and it will look perfect in the cupboard!

About the same time I began a new collection of old transferware (again for the new addition). My collection would not be half the size it is without contributions from my Mum~z!! (Jon's Mom) She has taken up the antiquing bug and can be found scouring the planet for all kinds of goodies....and who are the lucky duckies that will find a wrapped piece of "something good" deposited on their doorsteps? Bethie and I of course! This little treasure was lovingly wrapped up for Christmas. I adore it!

Speaking of Bethie, my Sista~in~law....she surprised me with a book that I have really, really been wanting, but due to the fact it was Christmas, I thought twice about buying it. "Pretty Little Things" by Sally Jean, (my ABSOLUTE favorite collage artist in the whole wide world) is now sitting along side my easy chair by the fire place...*sigh*...such a thoughtful gift!!

I am a truly lucky Gal!

So remember the ones closest to you too, as they take the time to remember you!

xoxoxo

PS....for those of you who are wondering, "what about Big Daddy?? what did he do??" I have to tell you the poor guy really wanted to buy me a gift, but I refused him several times over, as we had just made a hearty little investment in 2 leather chairs, and we are getting ready to purchase a new TV and stand. When I asked him what it was he wanted to get me so badly, he told me an Ipod. WELL...I really could have kicked myself just a bit! Ah well....I'm really not much of a gadget girl anyway, or I guess I could say, "maybe next year!"

posted by: sweetpeas at January 04, 2007 18:29 | link | comments (9) |
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Comments:

#1 04 January 2007 - 19:22

oh, you did very well my dear, (I love how you described your p-i-t-a stipulations...he hee)...enjoy your new furniture too! You can cozy up with "big daddy" and get an ipod next year! xxoo Lia

Anonymous

#2 06 January 2007 - 00:20

Hi! What great goodies - I have that book too, and I love it. You do know that on her site right now she has some of the pieces from that book up for sale? The good ones are already gone or really pricey - but still fun to look at.

And hey, I have a shuffle I never use - you want it? I even have a case - 2 actually but I remember I promised one to dawn... anyway, let me know. I miss you.

thesoulofhope

#3 07 January 2007 - 13:49

Lovely gifts Jess!

I hope you have a very Joyful and Creative 2007 Sweetie!

XO,
Melba

Anonymous

#4 09 January 2007 - 04:26

What beautiful gifts to surround you through the winter :) How nice to have family with good taste!
Speaking of not being "much of a gadget girl", although I am writing this on a computer, believe it or not, I do not own a cell phone. Hurray!

Anonymous

#5 09 January 2007 - 12:55

Happy New Year, Jes and Big Daddy! This is a lovely photo and a fun post to read, as usual. Your family really has great taste!
I've been meaning to e-mail you but have been crazy busy. Unfortunately we have had to postpone NYC at the last minute until September-October after all. Bummer!!! Hope to chat soon, Lea :)

Anonymous

#6 14 January 2007 - 16:17

Great start to your vase collection. I've had to set firm guidelines for myself when it comes to looking for things, otherwise, I'd grab up everything in sight. I've taken a photo of two of my vases (one because it looks so similar to yours and the other because it's Italian...both thrift finds). If the photo turns out, I'll post it on flickr for you to see. Don't have any lovely brown transferware to go with it, though...that's one fine pitcher!
Happy New Year from the west coast!

Anonymous

#7 14 January 2007 - 18:25

Gorgeous vase! I so need to check out this book. . .it looks amazing!