'on the bed of december'...

happy thursday

botanical gardens...

in lieu of a saturday shopping list this week (i'm off to a certain little ladybug's dance recital in a bit), i thought i would share some images from last week's trip, with my sister and niece and nephew to the atlanta botanical gardens... where we found not only lovely winter berries and blooms, but st. nicholas, trains (miniature and ride-on), and chocolate too!  

and, really, how adorable is this santa?  not only beautifully adorned, but such a jolly old elf he really was ;)  turned out to be such a pleasant, laid back santa visit... no lines, take your own pictures, plenty of time to peruse those wish lists and give santa an extra sweet hug (always a good idea to squeeze in a few extra points with the man from the north pole)

 happy saturday

saturday shopping list (a day early) - december 3rd

christmas bird ornaments, by sabinefilthaut

dreaming of bringing the holiday into my home for the season... as soon as i find a free day, i will begin to set about accomplishing this dream.  in the meantime, i thought i would go ahead and post some of the dreamy, december lovelies i've been admiring... while i had a free moment this morning!  

now, back to stitching and post office visiting

4 dessert plates wedgewood trentham red, from vintagebiffann

18th century portrait painting woman in cloak, from pariscoutureantiques

deer made from wool and linen, by littleloveblue

vintage style spun cotton rooster and hen, by vintagebycrystal

                

set of four organic linen folk bird napkins, by madderroot

the dancer / tiny canvas print, by tushtush

handmade christmas paper house gift box, by chia83

beige spats, by memitherainbow

happy friday