Step into Carole's Christmas shop at Maynard Greenhouse
and you will be delighted with her visual displays,
her choice of beautiful gifts, ribbons, ornaments, jewelry,
decorative accessories, antiques and paper goods.
The selection of ribbons alone made my heart beat fast!
There was an abundance of silver and glitter...
...crowns and French inspired gifts and accessories.
There were also many touches of nature...
...birds and nests were a decided theme.
I had not seen Carole in a long time and she and Paula and I
were chatting away a mile a minute.
It was fortunate that there was a short lull in business
and we had a chance to catch up.
George, Carole's husband is such a good sport...
...he was busy with folks buying their Christmas trees.
Maynard Greenhouse is truly in an idyllic setting and Carole and George work so hard to make it look this beautiful!
I'll be quiet now and let you indulge in this visual feast!!
For a closer look at all the details you can click on the picture and then zoom in!
Carole had a special Christmas gift for me and of course, it was wrapped beautifully and tied with gorgeous blue ribbon.
A beautiful and very personal collaged banner...
Such a sweet friend!
I hope you are enjoying coming along with me
on my day of visiting and Christmas shopping.
I took 300 pictures and it is so hard to decide which ones to post!
Over the next few days I will take you to the other charming Connecticut towns and shops we visited.
I think you will love it!
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46 comments:
~**~Beautiful and inspiring shop!! Love the gift she made you too!! Hugs~Rachel~*~*
*French Farmhouse 425*
Laura, I just love the sheep and the little bears...oh my how wonderful it all looks, what a glorious place to feel the magic of Christmas!!!
Her gift is beautiful and wrapped so nice......you gals are all so creative!!!
Carole and her husband have definitely captured the essence of the season, If I could I would shop there for all my Christmas needs....and wants!
Hugs,
Margaret B
Oh Laura...what a dreamland Carole has created!!!! Oh I would SO love to visit her and see her place....and look at all of the wonderful treasures!!!! I love that you both are friends and can visit one another...
Wishing you a very Merry Christmas sweet Laura,
hugs and love, Dawn
This shop looks magical, Laura...and such a sweet gift!
Carole's shop is luscious!! So many beautiful things to look at. The gift she gave you is delightful, so personal, and you can tell it was made with love. As I said before---friends are precious.
Annette
Gorgeous shop helps one get into the spirit!
Hi Laura, a new follower to your beautiful blog!
Can't believe how absolutely amazing this wonderful shop is...thank you for sharing all the wonderful treasures and can't wait to see the rest of your photos.
Wishes for a Merry Christmas,
~Debbie~
What an absolutely amazing store! You are so lucky to have her as a friend! She can be mine any time if she likes!! Thatnk you so much for the visual treat - I needed it!
oooh, i adore the birdie and nest that is hanging! so wishing i too could visit this store...but i love seeing it all through your posts - thank you!
xoxo
~tracie
Carole's shop is gorgeous, if only I'd live closer, I spotted so many things I'd want to purchase, but oh well there is this ocean between us *sigh*
And what a beautiful gift she made for you!
Lucky friend!
xoxo~ Carola
Tu me fais rêver Laura,j'ai acheté cette boule avec la couronne heureusement....
Plein d'autres choses me font envie.
Ton amie t'a beaucoup gâtée c'est une belle réalisation personnelle.
Joyeuses fêtes
Manon
Amazing photos, lots of inspiration for minis too.
Oh yes indeed, I enjoyed the trip around the store. Loved the ribbon stand and all those gorgeous ribbons.
Fourth pic down. The long tall vase with a lid. If it's old, I wonder what it was used for?
Regarding the beautifully handwritten envelope: I know Basinghall Street. My husband's office is very nearby. I googled the company Rosing Brothers and there is some info about them. Seemed they had some trouble during WW1. Just though you might be interested. xx
So many charming christmas things and pictures :) Thank you!
Wowwwwwwwwwwww !! wowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww...............this is so great shop !!....lovely day darling.......love Ria....
Oh My! I would love to spend some time in that shop. Charmaine
Hi dear Laura,
What a wonderful store! And indeed a lot of beautiful items which make your heart beat fast!
Thank you so much for stopping by today Laura!
Have a wonderful Christmas!
xx
Greet
A wonderful feast for the eyes! I would love to spend hours in that shop. Thanks for sharing with us.
Have a Merry Christmas
Marianne
carole's shop is just filled with treasures galore! i see SEVERAL things i wish i could buy, if only i lived closer!! she is such a sweetheart to make that gift for you...you are lucky to have such a wonderful friend!!
WOW!!!! What an awesome job she did. I could pick out a ton of things to come home with. It is so beautiful. Carole is just so talented and a great person too. Wishing you a fabulous Christmas to you and your family:) Thanks for sharing, can't wait to see more:)
~Debra xxx
Capers of the vintage vixens
What a wonderful store! She really does have a greenhouse! You have a new look on your blog! Love it! Did you do it, or have someone do it for you! I had to get someone to do it for me, not computer sense! I see you even have a blog button! Merry Christmas!
Theresa
aka:tot
What a treat to visit Carole and her wonderful shop. I adore what she made for you, Laura - SO beautiful!
Carole is amazing! Thanks Laura for sharing these beautiful images so we can all swoon over them. There is not a shop that can hold a candle to theirs!
I know the three of you gals had a wonderful time, and I just love the present from Carole...what a talent!
Have a wonderful week.
Blessings,
Susie
All of that amazingness is in ONE place? Oh so dangerous! Thx for sharing {and giving my heart an early morning jump start!}
m ^..^
Hi Susie,
What a lovely shop!
I had missed your previeus post...just beautiful how you decorated your house!
Wishing you a lovely and blessed week.
Hugs,
Rozmeen
Hi Laura-I am eagerly awaiting it all-just post all 300 then you don't have to choose!
Love to see more of Paula's house, too-I loved it so much, as well as Carole's shop. Do you have earlier posts with Paula's house? (Sorry I am addicted)!
Hope your mom is doing okay, and thanks for taking the time to share these wonderful pictures.
hugs
gail
Hi Laura,
Thank you for the kind words. I had so much fun with you and Paula that day and back at the house. So much to catch up on...so little time!
So sad that Evi couldn't be here too.
Thank you so much for my thoughtful present. May try to do a post today.
Looking forward to seeing the other shops!!!
xx
Carole
Oh Laura, thanks so much for sharing your trip to Carole's beautiful shop. I ordered the reprinted Christmas book from Jeane d'Arc Living from Carole a few weeks ago and when it arrived, it was dressed in the sweetest wrappings and ribbons. She was so thoughtful to take the time to make it special. I can hardly wait to see the rest of your adventures.
Smiles,
Carol
Carole is such a sweetie, and everything in her shop is gorgeous. Thanks for sharing! ~Martha
What a beautiful shop!
Hi Laura,
ohhh I missed you last posts.... woah I'm overwhelmed from Carols wonderful shop, the vintage bear and Paulas home... now I have to take a closer look at the pictures...
Big hugs, Bine
Dream store! thank god its x-mas time! You have a great blog!
Your blog is wonderfull !! I discovered your blog by Manon 21 - I like the atmosphere of your universe - Merry Christmas - Catherine ♥
Oh dear, all these wonders, can we see more pictures please!
Oooh! Laura,
What a place of garden shop beauty all dressed up for our holiday pickings. I wish I could visit and take it all in.
what did you take home with you? how could you not resist one of everything :)
Thank you LAURA, for your sweet holiday visit to my holiday art and beautiful comment:)
xx
Joyeux Noel
~Dore
Thank you for sharing Carole's shop, I would love to be able to visit there some day. HUGS MARY
Truly gorgeous!!!
Fantastic! loved so many things in this shop!
Oh my, I just love ALL of it! I wish shops around here were so gorgeously decorated.
I had the opportunity to stop at this amazing shop a couple of weeks ago. I was really pressed for time so I had to leave and had every intention of stopping the next day on my way home. Such disappointment..... I couldn't stop. Anyway it was amazing and I encourage anyone who is in driving distance to go.
Leslie
Hi Laura, hope you have a wonderful Christmas! Love and hugs, Emma. PS. Love the store- gorgeous.
Hi Dear Laura
Carole's shop is as beautiful and charming as I imagined it would be... She's such a clever girl and wonderful friend to all of us... That banner she made is simply fantastic.. Leonardo's Leda is perhaps my favourite of his works..
thanks for sharing your beautiful photos of Carole's special world!!! ciao ciao xxx Julie
Be still my heart - these photos take the absolutel prize! Carole is the most amazing designer - her shop is absolutely out of this world. I want to be there~~
Vicki
where exactly is this shop - what town? I need to plan a girl trip!!
Vicki
HELLO: OHHHHHHH ITS AMAZING EVERYTHING THAT I SEE I AM CRAZY. . THANKS A LOT. CONGRATULATIONS.
LUZ BELLO, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC.
What a beautiful shop!
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