Guess which one I chose!

#1

While waiting for my son's perpetually late (but very good) guitar teacher to start and complete Monday's lesson, I traipsed on over to Home Depot in search of a semi-flush mount light I  spyed earlier.

This is for the little one's barely pink room and I want it to be an uber-feminine style but not a chandelier.

#2

I am posting the Instagram shots because ironically, the lighting in the lighting department of HD stinks.

#3

Which do you think I chose?

Before I spill the beans... a few asides.

Instagram, Follow me here. I am still on private but chances are I will check the allow thingy. Its just one of my neuroses.

Also, the owner of this guitar shop and I have chatted during down moments about the painted guitars in his shop. I really wanted to find one to paint myself.

 Long story, made short, he gave me one to paint and instead of insisting that I let him show it off in his shop, he very kindly asked if I would consider showing it there.

 I'll most likely just give it to him. 

I thought that was awfully kind.

Life is good.

Ok, I chose the second one and for the first time in my life it was the least expensive choice.

What awesome thing have you found or received lately?

P.S. If you are local to Central Virginia, My first "First Friday" at Art First Gallery is this Friday 6-9 pm. Do come if you are able. I would love to see/meet you.

$50 giveaway!

I recently had the opportunity to browse Novica and choose one of their handmade products and also offer one of my readers a $50 gift card to find their own treasure.

Poppies box HERE

I had a hard time even choosing a category to select my item. I have a thing for trinket boxes and decided to start there, ultimately selecting the "nautilus" soapstone box.

It arrived beautifully wrapped.

Inside, was also a card from the artist who obviously put a great deal of work into his craft.

A section of their mission statement is:

 "We want you to know about who you're buying from. We want you to feel that attachment to the product and to the hands that created it."

It really is remarkable to have a note from the human being who created an item that you have purchased, a far cry from the big box stores that many of us frequent.

To enter the giveaway just browse the Novica site and leave me a comment with a favorite item.

You might like to start with one of these items.

Mens Peruvian Scarves  

Painted Silk Scarves from Brazil  

Pashmina Shawls 

Wraps and Ruanas from Peru 

Wristband Bracelets

Silver Chandelier Earrings 

The giveaway ends Tuesday, November 6 at noon EST

Goodies from the glossies

Ok, I know y'all get catalogs just like me so there is nothing profound here just some fave pics. This time of year they really start piling up around my house. Usually they go untouched but I have seen a few things that I like.

This tray from Wisteria is HUGE, almost a yard long and a bit more than 18 inches wide. It would make a great base for a stunning holiday centerpiece or sideboard decoration. Piled high with greens, pinecones and fruit, it would be amazing.

I want this car from RH so bad!

Shuttup! 

Maybe this one

HERE

 

Too bad that I am not 3 years old. Wait I have a three year old! Alas, we are toy minimalists and my husband would kill me for dropping $300 on one toy. Pout.

These cashmere hand warmers from RH are a deal at $18 for a pair and I think I know someone who would like them for X-mas.

Have you looked at any glossy paper catalogs in preparation for the holidays?

Recent aquisitions

Moulins Faience

I have recently received a few gifts that I thought I would show you.

The petite bowl above is a bit of Moulins Faience that my mother brought back from her trip to France.

I will never have enough of this Provencal pottery. The simple, French country motifs have long been a favorite of mine.

She also got these lovely antique linen cocktail squares at a Paris flea market.

They need to be pressed again but the pale gray detail is lovely.

Another exciting treat was these two charming paintings from Sally Kelly.

I doubt that these spots will be their permanent home but they represent a dreamy place to be in my book.

The only thing I bought was this bracelet from the Etsy seller, O my heart.

I love bracelets but have freakishly small wrists and was able to have this made smaller to fit.

What goodies have you been given recently?
P.S. If have not already seen my guest post and giveaway on The Pink Pagoda yesterday, please check it out. I am so amazed at all of the lovely comments so far.