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Seeing as it is New Year's Eve, I thought it appropriate to feature some amazing black dresses from Shabby Apple.... um, for the record, I will not be in a dress having a huge night out on the town. More like watching a movie in my pjs and going to bed at 12:01. Now you all know how lame I am. But someday, I will wear this stunning Nantucket dress, someday. And at $76 it's within the realm of reality!
Wishing YOU a very happy new year! I clink my glass to you from afar!
I have featured Terrain before but recently visited the site and fell in love all over again. It is the online shop of Terrain at Styer's, a garden center in Pennsylvania that I long to visit. The photography on the site is exquisite and their product selection is the best I've seen of any garden shop. Picking one product is impossible but the rope and glass terrarium caught my eye. A perfect way to add a little "GREEN" to your winter home. This terrarium will comfortably fit one to three 4 inch plants. $28. Did I mention I want to go to Terrain... dreamy. Check out their Winter Sale too!
Prepare to fall in love with this toddler dress from Crazy 8.... Buffalo gingham, button-tab sleeves, pintucked front and a tie in the back. Pair this with some pink wellie boots and you have a little prepster on your hands! How could you go wrong with gingham? Oh, it's also on sale for $14.99...
Tea anyone? How about a double walled ceramic tumbler with built in stainless steel diffuser for brewing a perfect 12 oz portion of loose leaf tea... brew and take on the road or enjoy with a piece of key lime pie at home. $16.99 gets you the ceramic tumbler and a few packets of tea as well. Buy them at Grounded, the best source for modern home accessories.
When Christmas ends and I take down the tree, I go into nesting mode and want to redecorate. Must be a midwestern winter thing but there is no better place than Canvas to fulfill every redecorating desire. Be it wooden trays, earthenware dishes, linen frames or felted accessories... I could fill my virtual shopping cart here in seconds. Creating a warm home and having a special someone to share it with.. well, there's nothing better.
Blah! Christmas is over! But... if you have some Christmas cash to spend, what better place to shop than my FAVORITE Etsy shop Home Sweet. Table runners, fabric, pillow covers, lamp shades and fabric buckets. All printed by hand out of a shop in Delaware using the most sustainable practices. Go stimulate the post holiday economy and BUY HANDMADE!
Taking a few days to enjoy Christmas with the family. To all my friends . . . from Canada to Connecticut, Virginia to sunny Florida, and everywhere in between, wishing you and your families abundant amounts of peace, love and good health! Eat plenty, drink moderately (or excessively) and give unconditionally.
-blomma girl
Vintage slate chalkboards from turn of the 20th century schoolhouses have been modified to find a place in the modern home. Sundance has two size options and the colossal one is by far my favorite. Leave messages for the family, a dinner party menu or if the mood to doodle strikes, you have the perfect canvas. And if the kids misbehave, you can make them pound erasers on the walls outside... (I might be dating myself with that reference.)
Maileg is a danish design brand that features an adorable assortment of toys for kids. The plush rabbits, mice and pixie dolls somehow manage to combine contemporary elements yet leave you with a feeling of nostalgia. I would imagine that any of their toys would be welcomed with open arms by the children in your life. Check out the birthday section for colorful flag banners and garlands.
I found Fran's Chocolates and was immediately drawn to them... She shares the same name as my beloved grandma so that probably was the biggest reason. And when you see the picture of Fran Bigelow, her credibility as a master chocolatier becomes unquestionable. She is probably best known for her gray and smoked salt caramels. A combination of buttery caramel, rich chocolate and rustic salt... all made from organic ingredients. As a salt addict, these are a dream come true.
