Lucky Baby!

Isn't this the best baby gift? The Wisteria House's talented blogger Devon made this basket up for her sister's new baby. Isn't it the perfect gift to welcome a new baby home?

Here is the tutorial on the contents. I love those new baskets from Pottery Barn! I can see a housewarming gift made up in a similiar fashion, with a few simple white plates and some yummy treats with a bunch of hydrangeas. Love it!

Welcome!

I just wanted to welcome our newest sponsor Avid Home. Have you ever checked out their site? They offer some of the most sought after accessories and furnishings for the home at very attractive prices. A couple of things I'm coveting right now:

Beringer Limed Wood Lamp



Palazzo Gilt Sunburst Mirror



and last but not least the Auburn Chandelier




We're glad to have you!

Digits

I never really minded the cold. Perhaps artic cold which we have going right now here in Scranton. I hate the darkness at 5 o'clock with two mini persons wanting to do fun things. See below:












I also hate that this house doesn't have a fireplace. I think I've mentioned this a few hundred times. How could you buy such an old house and not have ONE fireplace. I think I see on the floor where they were taken out. I don't quite get that. But I will put one in. I'm thinking simple mantel with a gilted mirror above it. So Michael
Bargo.




I don't think the budget allows for it this year so I'm gonna have to stock up on hurricanes and light up the house. Higher than the little people seen above. I was lamenting to Michael Devine about my "problem" when I was in New York. He said get bookshelves and books. Lots of them. Not a bad idea. I still think I need fireplace. Sorry Michael.



I just noticed this fireplace doesn't have fire! Perhaps I need just a mantel and fake it till I make it.


image from Decorno origin unknown

Steal Alert

I lovingly ripped off Little Green Notebook's picture of these gorgeous little lamps by Victoria Hagen in Target. In my picture you can see that when lit the lampshade takes on a pretty light grey effect. Well here's the thing, they are on clearance for $13.00 bucks!!! These little suckers are HEAVY and so well done, rivaling the high end numbers we see for big bucks. Go out and get yourself one and light up your darkest corner. I bought two for the kitchen!

Eve

What a way to start the New Year with some fluffy white snow here in Pennsylvania. I hope all my readers have a wonderful, safe New Year's Eve. Here's to a fresh start and new possibilities.


PS Yes, I painted the door black (only one coat due to the freezing temps!). We also had new stops and hardware added. We probably could have bought a new door with what we had to spend, but what's the fun in that? Not terribly adventurous, but I like it for the New Year. Signing off here for 2009, I cannot wait to see you all in 2010.

Merry Christmas!

I hope you and your loved ones are having a wonderful holiday weekend and can't wait to see you in the New Year!

I'm going to take a couple of days off. See you soon.

Merry and Bright

So are you ready for the big day? Um, slightly hitting the panic button as I still have a lot to do to prepare for the Big Red Guy. So if you'll excuse me....

The Boy

I realized this morning I haven't put one darn picture of the boy up since he was born. Sorry for the blurry phone picture, he's a wiggler. And I believe those are peas in his nose. But isn't he hip with that hair? I think I had about three professional portraits of Gigi by this age. James, zero. What is with the second? I've got to take him before he's not so baby anymore.

PS Those are Target diapers he has on. They run $13 and change for a box of 96. You can't beat it and they don't leak. It's also nice not having to look at Elmo for 3 more years. I know this isn't a children's blog, but if you have any in diapers still you might want to give them a whirl.

Busted

I'm thinking of putting a Greek bust in the dining room. Has it run its course? When Eddie Ross has one, does that mean it jumped the shark? Because everybody is watching you Eddie! Just wondering. I do think you should follow the philosophy that if you love it, then just go for it.

Images from Domino, Windsor Smith, Eddie Ross, Elle Decor

Style Beat has a terrific post on this book. I am definitely going to order it for Christmas to keep me motivated with this old house in the middle of the little City of Scranton.