Coming up for air after one crazy week.....

Good Friday evening......so what are you up to this Friday night? We were supposed to go to dinner with friends but alas I am way too wiped out and am already in my pjs and ready to call it a night (and wouldn't want it any other way)!  Tomorrow night we have a big party to attend which I know will be a late night so have to rest up tonight:)  Where to begin......I cannot thank you enough for your support and encouragement with my new online store. I think however the saying "be careful what you wish for" may apply. It was incredibly validating to have such  an amazing response to my online store  but I have to admit I wasn't prepared for it and was utterly overwhelmed. I realized this when I was sitting at my desk with a mile high pile of papers and invoices drinking coffee that tasted stale but desperate for any thing to give me a boost I kept chugging along,  only to realize I had been sipping coffee from the day before...ewwwhh! Then the next morning, went to my local fruitstand and realized my jacket was on inside out, I think at that point I was at the "crash and burn stage". 

 I consider myself the ultimate multi tasker, 'Ms. can do anything" and it takes a lot for me to feel like I am in over my head but admittedly this week I felt this way on a few days. Almost ready to write my "I am retiring my online store post" (half kidding)  I was beyond busy ordering, packing, sorting, invoicing, and playing bookkeeper. There is a lot of behind the scenes that goes into an online store that I don't think many think about (I know I didn't) so my hat and profound respect goes off to each and every one of you online store owners! It is a lot of work. But despite the work...it was admittedly a lot of fun too, getting to see everything and making sure it passes muster! Of course I want one of everything that comes my way! I feel good now that I got many many orders out the door in the last few days, now I feel like I have regrouped and its time to settle down with a glass of wine. I have earned it:)  I do want to answer a few general questions as several have asked....
1. What happened to such and such an item, I saw an item and now its gone? Items are subject to availability and  are available in limited qualities. Once I have sold the last one, I try to be vigilant about removing the item. If not I will contact you and offer a suitable replacement or prompt refund.
2. Is my merchandise returnable? Yes within 7 days (minus the shipping costs) except canvas art and outdoor planters and garden urns as they are both made to order so they are final sale.
3. Do I ship internationally? Somehow several international sales were able to go through we never set it up. I honored them but am not at this going to offer international shipping other than to Canada. Perhaps in the future. Only exception is linens as they are lightweight. I will ship internationally for the linens.
4. Do I offer rush shipping? Not at this time. As I am doing this on my own, I am lucky enough to be just staying afloat:) Perhaps in the future, I can offer this but not at this time.
I get a lot of inquires about many different things and do my best to try to get back to everyone. If somehow your inquiry slipped through the cracks, dont' be bashful about getting back to me.....I am happy to help if i can!

One of the first items I sold out of were some blue and white bowls and covered boxes and I just got a few pieces in which I will list over the weekend for those wanting to know! I only have five or six so its first come first serve.....

I would like your opinions as I really value what you have to say. With the porcelains which have been extremely popular....I have concentrated mostly on the blues and whites, but I am thinking of bringing in a few colorful pieces as when I did add one or two they immediately sold so would like your take on the following.....

I think these plates are great to hang or display for a  kitchen......

And whats your thought on birds...I love them, I think they can be really great decorative objects.

Hot off the presses as of Sunday morning just listed these two gorgeous crest pillows...love them!

Look forward to hearing what you think. And thank you again for your support, well wishes and encouragement. You are the best! Wishing everyone a great and relaxing weekend.....I know I plan on taking the next two days off to relax a bit. Thankfully our unusually mild weather is due to break tomorrow, I am sorry but 80 degrees in spring and bad hair days do not fly with me in the month of March so 60 tomorrow will be welcomed with open arms...... Enjoy!

Oh and one more thing, in case you didn't get a chance, and you have an extra minute...... 

Lisa, a new blogging friend who has a newer blog decided to feature me and my new store and did a brief interview. Hope you will stop over to take a peek. Its always great for a new blogger to get some love.....and I know she would be thrilled to hear from you. Click here to visit me at 16Lstreet blog to say hello! 

And just found out that lovely fashion savvy, Chrstine of the uber chic blog, Bijou and Boheme did a write up today on two online stores, one of which is my store! I am so incredibly honored, thanks Christine! Click here to visit her fabulous blog.

Thanks to you both, I am truly honored and thankful!

One word with Debra of Acquired Objects

Before I begin with my post I wanted to let you all know that Lisa, a new blogging friend who has a newer blog decided to feature me and my new store and did a brief interview. Hope you will stop over to take a peek. Its always great for a new blogger to get some love.....and I know she would be thrilled to hear from you. Click here to visit me at 16Lstreet blog to say hello after you read all about Debra!

Hi there! This morning I am delighted to have textiles dealer extraordinaire and a blog friend, Debra from Acquired Objects as my guest for One Word today. I am so happy that she is here. Debra lives in beautiful picturesque Vermont on a beautiful property and getting to see life through her eyes is always a huge treat and like a mini virtual getaway for me every time I visit her blog. Not to mention she reminds me of the joy found in the simple pleasures in life, like getting to plan her very own secret garden! She is fortunate to have her business on premise (in a beautifully restored carriage barn nonetheless)  and her things are truly spectacular. If you are not familiar with Debra and her store, Oreillers,  filled with textile treasures from the past then you must visit. I know when I am putting the finishing touches on my living room I will be taking a look at her exquisite antique pillows.
Click here to visit her store (get your bib on for the drooling that will take place)  and click here to visit her beautiful blog. Debra is someone I consider a friend and is I am sure we can all agree, is a  quality person who is supportive, kind and thoughtful. Someone who has very refined taste, a true vision and is a great supportive blog friend to many. We both have goldens, Dylan and Teddy, who could practically be long lost brothers with their "robust" frames and cheery personalities.  It was so great to get to know her better and suffice to say I am as big a fan as I ever was. Hope you too enjoy getting to know a little more about Debra. Thank you for stopping by and thank you Debra for being my guest today!

        Debra of Acquired Objects

One quality I love in people is: Sincerity 

If my house could only be furnished in one color it would definitely have to be: Only one? White

One luxury I cannot live without..facials

If I had to have one designer decorate my entire house with 0 input from me it would have to be...Daryl Carter

If I had to choose coffee or tea it would be: Coffee

One place I have been that I would love to go back to...Italy

One place I am longing to visit is: Africa

One talent I wish I had was: singing

I think most people would agree I am very..loyal. 

If I could change one quality about myself it would be...opinionated

One career I could see myself having would be: A chef

If food is therapy, when stressed I indulge in...chocolate!

One of my favorite brands for clothing is: Calvin Klein (I am busty so I like clean lines)

If my life were a book, the title would be..."Anything goes"

My favorite flower is..Tuberose

I would love to have coffee and a chat session with this famous person..Diane Sawyer.

A favorite TV show I can't miss: Love it or list it (HGTV)

Hollywood is..overrated

Tuscany or Provence? Tuscany.

The next presidential election will be: interesting

The one best thing about blogging is: Friendships

A guilty pleasure for me is...lobster!

A clothing designer I think that has great style..Valentino (for his elegance)

My strongest quality would have to be: loyalty

The best restaurant I have ever been to was...Ora d'Aria in Florence,Italy

Most overrated actor/actress is:Tom Cruise 

If my life were a documentary, I could see this actress playing me: Sandra Bullock

One thing I like about my appearance is: my hair.

One thing I can honestly say I love about myself is: honesty

Town or country: country

One person I admire: My husband

Pick a decade to live in, any decade: 70's (big hair)

My favorite room of my house is: my kitchen

If I were an animal I would be a..dog

Dylan (Debras dog..what a cutie pie)

                                             A book I would recommend to everyone would be..anything by Simon Winchester, I am reading Kraakatoa now

If I were planning a huge family reunion, this is where I would want to have it...my backyard

One thing I wish everyone could be more of...compassionate

                                                          In one word life is...amazing!




Wondeful Debra! I found myself agreeing on so many I lost track. It is amazing to me how much us bloggers have in common! And our love for  Italy and Tuscany is off the charts. I seriously think we need to plan a major bloggers convention there:) Chocolate therapy is the best kind, couldn't agree more! And Hollywood is incredibly overrated, must agree, and that includes Tom Cruise.  So enjoyed this and I hope you all did too. Stop on over to Acquired Objects and say hi to Debra by clicking here. Many thanks for stopping in, wishing everyone a fabulous day.

Mid week musings and a winner!

Hi there...hope all is well on your end. Busy week over here. Lots going on. I had a post prepared for today but somehow it has mysteriously gone missing. Blogger...whats up now? So strange, and then I know as has happened in the past, it will magically reappear. So this was a quick impromptu post. First things first, I want to announce the winner for the monogrammed linen giveaway. Congratulations goes to Barbara from Haus Design  (as per randompicker)

Prize ID	Winner ID	Public Info	Private Info	Random Sorting ID	Weight
1: Monogrammed linens	1421319	barbarahausdesign		03BA26C5-16EA-4E8C-9E0A-67D3E78C00C9	1

Please contact me and let me know if you want the cocktail napkins or the guest towels and what initial you would like.

So...a few odds and ends, of things going on over in this neck of the woods. I am the first to admit I am like a kid in a candy shop when it comes to boxes arriving. Well suffice to say I have had lots of boxes arriving in the last few days....and I am so happy I indulged in a thing or two myself because I have to tell you I truly love everything I am about to ship out to what will be I know happy customers! But I know  spring is in the air when I get busy with my flowers.....

Love playing with flowers......added these mini white azaleas to this huge oversized orchid pot

Added extra peat moss and I love the effect!

I got an order for three of these pillows and I was packing them up, I immediately  realized a few of them would be perfect for my window seat. What do you think?

And the back which is a beautiful tan velvet works great too, love these pillows!

I think its a match made in heaven!

Got some Bavarian bread boards in for orders to fulfill and got one for myself, I love it!

Some of the pretty canvas art came in....gorgeous!

The rug in the dining room is a keeper and now I love it, ready to start choosing fabrics,etc....

I love the light in the late afternoon

Finally the paper is going to be taken away once and for all within the next week!!!!!

Got this tureen and plates in for an order, and I am flipping over it. I must buy this for myself...isn't it gorgeous? So Herend-ish.

Having this store could be hazardous....I want everything I have gotten in for others!

On my walk during a very humid (can't believe I am saying that in the spring)! morning I spotted a beautiful patch of daffodils just opened on a misty morning......thankfully I had my camera in tow.

So that's whats happening over here.......have to get back to work. Wishing you a wonderful day..whats happening on your end? Anything exciting? Don't know how your weather is but over here we are having a ridiculously mild spring so far.....as in record breaking temperatures. I can live with this but pray its not indicative of the kind of summer we are in for! We all know those hot humid days are not conducive to having a "good hair day".

Enjoy your day:)