I don't remember being introduced to it, but I remember introducing my daughters ... and Little Man. I hope I'll be there someday to see the look of surprise -- then glee -- on Little Sir's face, too. What is it about bubble wrap? I know of few things in life that can turn an otherwise (you pick) hectic/rotten/boring day into at least a few minutes of smiles and contentment; a distraction (and metamorphosis) of the very best sort! Be honest. Isn't the bubble wrap sometimes waaaaay more exciting than the package's contents? Admit it. Don't you secretly enjoy hearing an occasional POP! escape from that shiny plastic? Of course you do. Doesn't everyone? I wonder ... Do you prefer to squeeze or roll the bubbles to pop ... Keep Reading...
Seeing Circles: Fire and Ice
Welcome to the weekend! As I told you recently, my shape for the year is a CIRCLE. I just love all the places they show up ... See berries in decorating HERE and HERE I actually started "seeing circles" three years ago when keeping Little Man while his Mommy worked. As a very little guy, he had a "thing" for circles. They were his go-to shape; it was amazing to watch. And so I've continued to watch ... and circles "jump out" everywhere. Sometimes they're associated with warmth ... See more of my family linens HERE See these bowls in a TABLESCAPE Sometimes I see them and think "icy cold" ... See these beauties used in tablescapes: ... Keep Reading...
Winter Memory Revisited …
Since I've been busy with a big DIY project this week, I haven't had time for playing in the dishes. Darn! I guess my Russian Winter tablescape will have to wait a little longer. Instead, I'm going to do a rare reprisal here at My Place to Yours. This Winter Memory tablescape was first posted here in January 2011 and is one of my ten most popular with you readers. For the second time ... or the first ... Enjoy! Many of us have snow at our houses this week -- some of you for the first time in a very long time! Are you enjoying it from inside ... where it's warm ... like I am? Hopefully this poem and tablescape will help you keep the memory of its beauty alive for a little longer. A Winter Memory Joan ... Keep Reading...
