Monday, December 2, 2013

Nest in Mystic at Christmas!


...and then we went to NEST
in Mystic


Wow! 
We walked in the door and didn't know which way to look first.
Every inch sparkled with holiday magic!





And beside all the wonderful Christmas decor...
...there were many antique and vintage treasures to be found!




        
       There were vintage typewriters, black and white transferware,
    old journals and wood drawers mixed in with new and interesting
           candles, faux greenery and gifts for everyone on your list! 


I was tempted to add to my wicker covered bottle collection.





So much inspiration to be found! 


 WHOooo wants to go shopping here?


And...oh...the beautiful and unique jewelry!
I am told that Marcia, the owner of this marvelous shop,
 also makes many of the jewelry pieces herself! 

 


 Loved the turquoise and silver ornaments...



The vintage golf trophy in back was fabulous!


Hotel silver and pretty vintage glass...


Cupboards of cookbooks, kitchen items, aprons and ribbons...
... and shelves of soft stuffies and sweet gifts



Wire and button stars...


 

And then there were lovely clothes and leather goods.
I spy something I brought home with me! 


In fact, I brought quite a few things home with me!

If you are anywhere near Mystic, Connecticut this holiday season...
...be sure to stop in to NEST! 

How's your holiday shopping going?
Did you shop small and local this year?
:)

Saturday, November 30, 2013

Paula's Christmas Cottage 2013 Part 2


Hope everyone had a very Happy Thanksgiving!
Back to my visit with Paula
 and a tour of her charming Christmas cottage!


On the landing at the top of the stairs
 sits this charming snowlady, another one-of-a-kind doll
 created by our good friend Evi 
...next to yet another decorated tree!


This bedroom is referred to as either
 the "Princess Room" or the "Red Room".
I just call it my room.








Even the tiny upstairs bath has a Christmas tree and decorations.



Now we are heading into the other upstairs bedroom.




Isn't she beautiful?




Paula's mitten pillow.
  She even knit the tiny mittens! 




Sweet little angel bear.




The cottage is positively magical in the evening
 with so many tiny twinkling lights!



Paula's creative and imaginative Christmas decor
 surely gave me the inspiration I was looking for!



I left there with visions of sugarplums
 and all sorts of other enchanting ideas!
Thank you Paula!
Looking forward to the Christmas party!

Next up...
A visit to NEST in Mystic, Connecticut.
You are going to love this amazing shop!
:)