Meet Our Snow Family

.. Welcome to our Winter Wonderland !

.. my name is Edward ..

&

this my lovely wife Ellie ..

.. I just love my new hairdo ..

.. it's bark ..

oops! 

Honey, I think I just lost my button?

 not again,

.. we'll find you another one ..

.. don't you just love my rosy cheeks and striped scarf ..

It was nice meeting you !!  Bye for now .

Festive Nest Christmas Sale in the Barn

- December Sale -

..  a date in December has been set !!

Please join us on December 4th & 5th

10 am to 3pm

.. we will have gift ideas for everyone on your list, 

home decorating inspirations and entertaining ideas ..

First Snowfall 2010

..The majestic maple tree in our front yard

 looked beautiful with its snow covered branches ..

.. my tiny little garden was also was a Winter Wonderland ..

.. then there was our Labrodoodle Dulce

 enjoying her first snowfall ..

.. the fresh powdery snow was flying every where

as she bounced around the yard with the kids ..

. . the snow tasted soooo good that day ..

.. then it was time to come in ..

..  just look at those paws,

too cute,

 all covered in snow ..

Busy in the Barn

Thanks! 

To all that came to visit us in the barn this weekend.

.. the mantle was dressed ..

.. and the stockings were hung ..

..the cupboards were full with trimmings for the home and tree ..

.. great gift ideas were plentiful ..

.. unique and one of a kind items filled the barn ..

  .. Janis from Rust and Ruffles created this beautiful paper cone wreath ..

a favorite for many shoppers

.. lots of color and glitter could be found amongst the hay ..

.. we all had so much fun so we decided to add one more date

in early December ..

we'll post the date on all our blogs as soon as possible

You can visit us on our blogs at:

lalasland.blogspot.com 

rustandruffles.blogspot.com

heathercameronstylist.blogspot.com

Magic Was in the Air !

.. the table was set ..

 .. the house was haunted ..

.. the creatures were stirring ..

.. the cupboards were filled 

.. skulls ..

.. toads ..

and all the necessities 

for the perfect

 potion or spell ..

 

.. there were games to be played ..

.. treats to eat ..

.. and a place to visit 

new and old friends ..

Hope you had a Spooktacular Halloween !

What's New at Anthropologie?

.. of course there is a good supply of wonderful aprons

that look like a well put together outfit ..

.. so you're thinkin'

those are great looking spools of vintage trims

take a second look

these lovely spools are actually candles in disguise !

and yes, the trim is real ..

 ( bought one but may be back for more )

.. had to try on this tweed coat with fur collar ..

oh, so vintage with its bracelet sleeves

this coat will make you feel like a starlet from the 50's 

.. how amazing does this settee look with its multi colored crocheted throw ..

take it for a test drive in the dressing room area at Anthropologie on El Paseo

.. ready for gift giving ..

any of these lovely soaps, lotions or candles 

would make lovely hostess gifts 

this holiday season ..

.. a work of Art ..

who wouldn't want to sit like a Princess in this chair !

Check out the Blog Guidebook !!

   The other day

 while I was blogging and reading others sites

I came across a blog that was all about finding other blogs

the Blog Guidebook

is a place sort of like a directory

where you will find blogs arranged into categories

Check them out !!

Running errands ...

So, it's a sunny fall day
 I am driving around town 
running errands 
when I

 .. Zoooom .. 
 by this once plain concrete wall ..

Yes, those are tiny plants blooming and growing on the side of the building.

It looks fantastic! 

I am looking forward to seeing how they all grow in together. 

It's Starting to Look Like a White Christmas

.. a little birdie told me ..

the barn is starting to fill up !!

.. one of a kind white painted furniture ..

.. in various stages of completion is starting to pile up in the barn ..

.. birdcages, side tables, dressers, coat racks & shelves ..

.. pretty mirrors & chalkboards are almost ready ..

.. and of course who could forget .. 

little homes for our feathered friends 

So please visit us at the

Festive Nest

Christmas Sale in the Barn

632 192nd Street

South Surrey, B.C.

November 13th & 14th

10 am to 5 pm