wool felt flowers

We just added these wool felt hair clips to the store.
I am in love.
I am way to old to wear them in my hair but not too old to put one on a vintage clutch or something.
Do you like how they dress up my little girl's shoes from Target?
How about you...do you love wool felt as much as I do? These are going in my girl's Christmas stockings for sure.

bar denim blues chattanooga

We had a fun day in Chattanooga. One of the new stores to open at Warehouse Row is Bar Denim Blues.
We got to spend time with the owner Stephanie Bolton and enjoy her fun store.
They have loads of vintage cowboy boots. These look just like my favorite pair that I have had for 25 years.
These are pretty awesome too.

We love the vintage southern Americana vibe.
Can you find your name?
I love the vintage globe collection.
They even have a happy hour on Thursdays.

Buggin' under the Big Top

Every year our third grade puts on a fabulous play written and directed by one of our teachers KC Carraway. I am always amazed that she has come up with another one and this years did not disappoint.

Clare was a firefly (the one in the middle).

I loved all of the costumes. Here is one of the termites...

the "lady" bugs...

and the praying mantis...get it with the halos...

It was a treat to have Scott shoot lots of pictures while I relaxed and enjoyed the show.

gift giving friend

The other day I peeked into my mail box and this is what I found...

This picture does not even convey how beautiful this suede envelope and velvet ribbon are. How about the silver intaglio with Evy stamped on the back? Makes me think I might not be creative after all.
Inside was this beautiful necklace with a "7" for my seven children. She hand braids these herself. Makes me think I have no patience. And the beautiful card is her business card with her info on one side and the beautiful antique statue on the other. One of her treasures no doubt.
If you want to give someone something totally unique to make them feel very special one of Evy's treasures will do it.

I like to name my clothing after friends. This is the Evy top. It reminds me of her.

santa baby

I love beautiful art and usually have more that one piece of an artist work. I would love to have a collection of peonies by Jacqueline Gnott. I don't know if Santa reads blogs but if he does I have been a very good girl this year.
Well fairly good.

gift giving children

I love finding something that I adore to give as a gift. When I found these bears I new I had to have them for our store. I find myself grabbing them all the time to give as gifts. I love adding them to a day gown or blanket for a new born gift. They are perfect gifts for my little girls to give at a birthday party. Even my teen age girls have stolen them from the office (they did ask first).
They come in two sizes and are soft and cuddly. How cute would the little one be poking his head out of a stocking this Christmas?

Another favorite children's gift are these crayons from Melissa and Doug. (also now available in Kayce's shop) The are nice and hard so they don't break and they are triangular so they won't roll off the table. My girls love them and I am crazy about the red case they come in.

How about you...do you have a little stash of children's gifts in your closet or do you head to the toy store when a party comes up?

Christmas

I am in love with these stocking from Holly Mathis Interiors they are made by Michelle. I am not really a decorate for every holiday kind of girl but Christmas is my absolute favorite. I am so excited this year to have a store window to decorate too. I have already been dreaming and hope to share some of the process. I am hunting for images of vintage stamps and labels so if anyone has a great source please let me know.

How about you...what is your favorite holiday?