I got back from my voyage, crept in ever so quietly, trying not to make any noise with the keys to the secret keyhole…
I knew something was up. I saw a trail of glitter, not wider than a quarter of an inch. It started at the doorstep, and continued through my room. Of course, just as I suspected, it led me straight to the curious playroom…
It seems we have some new members in our family, in the form of elves. Although, I don’t think they had a hard time convincing the others, they may have been responsible for a Christmas bash. I peek in and what is the first sign of havoc? Little Jeremy on a mushroom, partying. Yes, I know, out of control. Then two new faces… The elves… Oh, don’t let their innocent faces fool you…
I get closer and notice the whole gang. Oh, they have toys and treats. They even put up a Christmas tree. I guess Auntie Louie sent them a Mark Ryden Christmas card, that got them so excited, they threw a party.. OH Auntie, did they clear it with you?
You can imagine what fun they had without me harping about using too many sparkles or being to loud… Where on earth did they find that tree???
You know, it is not that I don’t want them to have any fun… It is just that something can always go wrong. And the fact of the matter is that, well, noone else can hear them but me, so how ever will they call for any help? Wouldn’t ya know it, all of a sudden Faun Boy starts to get all fuzzy…
And, down he goes. As I always tell them, someone always ends up getting hurt in the end… Looks like there was a bit too much shroom nog served. Thank goodness I turned up just as they were all huddled around Faun Boy, not knowing what to do…
A glass of water and he was just fine, don’t worry about him too much… I think I’ll let them party til they all drop…
It is sooo good to be home. But, I am sooooo behind, I feel like my head is going to explode. I have so much to do. My goodness… Whirlwind world…
Treats for my shop update are almost ready. I know, I am later than I wanted to be… Oh, but these new pieces are dear to my heart.
As for my voyage… Thank you for all your wonderful wishes for my friend Carolyn. It was a long drive back home after her 5 hour surgery. She was so sick from the anesthesia. The drive from the other side of town was crazy long. We got every red light. She had to start her face down ritual right after we left the hospital. So, she ended up huddled on the floor of my car, behind the passenger seat. Sick and miserable. It was a rough night. The next day we awoke beyond early to head back out to the other side of town for the morning after visit. She can not see with the eye, but vision should return in 8 weeks. She looks like she was in a boxing match and lost. But, she is such an amazing sport, black eye and all. There are so many visitors and so much love. I have so much more to share on that front that is just astounding. It has to do with how some of you touched her so profoundly! Much more sharing to come…
I took this photo in her secret garden… As a thank you for all of your kindness…
Now, off to make some sense of my crazy world. Anyone want to come help me clean up the Elf-fest mess?? See you sooooon!!
Welcome home Girly!!! Is Faun Boy really ok??? Had me worried the way he looked!!! LOL Glad to hear Carolyn is on the mend, maybe we can send her Get Well cards??!!! Can’t wait to peek in your shop!!! Sweet Dreams!!! xo, Cinda
Vanessa, I’m so glad to hear you are back and your friend is on the mend. I was thinking about you both all weekend.
Now onto your elves…ummmm….LOVE THEM TO PIECES!!!!!
Tell the elves and Little Jeremy and Faun Boy that I’ll be over later tonight. Hope we don’t keep you awake this time;) xoxox
We’ll come help clean up the elf-party 🙂 I hope faun boy will be ok, I know sometimes you just get carried away with the shroom-nog and it all just goes quickly downhill.
Please don’t let your head explode. It’s a nice head, and we’d all miss it quite a bit.
I hope that Carolyn will heal quickly, I’m sure that your being there for her meant a lot to her. I know it would to me if I were in her situation and a friend came to look after me.
Can’t wait to see the new stuff for your shop! Hope all the preparation for the update goes well!
Oh vanessa what a story!I hope your friend will be well soon!please send her my best.To you too!hugs Dees
PS love the elves,just fainted from pure sweetness!
Darn that shroom nog! 😉
I hope your friend gets well soon. 🙂
I’m in love with your little elf party!! 🙂
Hon, if I could get passed my own mess I’d love to come help! I’m stepping over toys everywhere here. My parents gave each of the kids a ton of stuff for Christmas before they left, so now I have an obstacle course of toys through the house. I’m glad to hear your friend is ok. This must be so hard for her!! Are her spirits up or down? You’re an amazing gal to have taken such good care of her – especially this time of year when it’s so busy! There will be blessings, I’m praying them for you. Have a wonderful Tuesday. -Polly
I will come over to help…if you will come back with me and try and make sense out of the lovely Christmas mess in my house. *smile*
I love your imagination and the way you can party and play.
Your friend is so lucky to have you as her friend…stars for your crown my dear. xoxox
Oh Lawdy! I think your Elves were partying with my rubber duckies last night ! ha ha !!!!! THat is too funny. I posted their shenanigans too!
First…..happy belated birthday, I am sorry I missed it, I have been very wrapped up in my world.
Hope you are well…I had to just glance over the part about your friend’s surgery…you know how I am with eye ball things
I’ll come Curiosa! I’ll send angels too…in advance. Oh, I know you ARE an angel but you can stand some company.
That card you got!!! So you! So cute and perfect to hang on the wall for the elfin party. Did that man revive?
Faun boy needs help..!
He is setting a bad example to those elves..!
Maybe you should get him into N.A..?
(Nog’s Anon..)
I am glad you are there to help your friend it must be so scary for her, you too. It’s quite a responsibility. Keep us posted as to how she is please.
Big hugs
xx
I’m happy to help clean up! You are such a good friend, you deserve to have us all step in and help you out.
I hope Carolyn has started to feel a little better. As someone pronte to car sickness, I was easily able to imagine how awful that car trip must have been for her.
Oh, and a Mark Ryden Xmas card! Have you ever seen his paintings in person? AMAZING. I stood there imagining the old-fashioned library I would design around his paintings. I might design a whole house around them if I was ever lucky enough to own one. Maybe David Arquette will decide to give me one from his collection. Wouldn’t that be nice?
Those elves and gnomes know how to party!! 🙂
I was thinking of you and your friend and I’m so sorry to hear about the effects of the anesthesia- awful! I do hope she is recuperating steadily now and you are such a great friend to be there for her. (((hugs)))
You are an angel of mercy darling girl. How lucky she is to have to you….poor Carolyn has been through it hasn’t she? With her attitude and your dear friendship I know she will heal quickly!
As for the elfen mess….I have a feeling they had this planned for the minute you left. Cheeky elves they are. I could use them to come and festive up the place here…they look like they know how to have a good time! Perhaps Alessandra could sing some opera for them!
Can’t wait to see your newest treats!
Lots of love to you,
Lisa
XOXOXO
Very mischievous (but adorable) elves. That is a fantastic little tableau of whimsy you’ve created. Glad Carolyn is doing better. Goodness, what ordeals she’s endured lately! Really makes us count our blessings, doesn’t it? Can’t wait to see your latest creations. xoxox
Lovely ,I do mean LOVELY,dioramas,naturally the elves would play at your house,can you imagine the magical world they have created that you CAN’T see,made from culling the floor of your studio!
So sorry about your friend,I am trying to play a bit of catch up today!
Oh, I hope that Ms. C recovers fast and soon, and is in good spirits…poor thing! I can’t imagine all that she (and you) has to go through…I think it is with good and honest reason you are behind. Plus, everything eventually gets done doesn’t it?
You just had to have known there would be some sort of party in your absence…it is a motley crew that was left behind in your house, and with the holidays and the shroom-nog flowing freely, there is bound to be some mis-spilt glitter!
Dear Miss V,
I hope your friend continues to recover and quickly and that you all will have a happy Christmas. I loved, Loved, LOVED my postcards so much! I can’t wait to send them to some special friends! Thank you!
i can hear the sugarplum fairy music playing as we adventured with you..what a lovely post!!!
PEace, Kai xx
I just so love your world.
Auntie Louie and Mark Ryden are remarkable! Those lucky elves.
Was it perchance a magic mushroom? Oh well, party on!
Happy recovery, Carolyn; I know you will succeed, because you are a naturally happy person. Who wouldn’t be with dear Vanessa by your side?
Christine
Faun Boy! He’s a wild one. Always the center of attention! Look at everyone gathered around him, I laughed out loud at that one!
So freakin cute.
Hope Carolyn is okay, anesthetic sucks big time. Makes you feel awful. Poor lamb. I hope she recovers well, and fast! I will send good vibes. Tons of good vibes.
As for you, I hope things get back in order for you, give yourself time and pace yourself. Make a hot tea….sit down…prioritize. You can do it!
xo
Gillian
These elves are adorable. Did you make them yourself?????? I would love a bunch over here in the House in the Woods 🙂
Uh huh…that’s the way it always starts out. It’s all fun and games and then later on there’s running and screaming.
Glad to see you’re home again.
I’ll help clean up too! Just ignore me as I push the little elf on the tricycle out the door and you will never notice that I ummmm took the painting down to be cleaned. ;o)
Glad you are back…just in time too by the looks of things in the curious playroom!!! Elves can be very tricky little ones!!
Glad to hear that Carolyn’s surgery went well…taking care of someone after surgery is a lot of work…both physical and emotional. You will be glad to be back in your own home and your own bed.
Vanessa,
So glad to hear Carolyn is on the road to mending, even though it will be a long one, she has a great friend in you.
AND…OMG!!! This little elfin wonderland, is just magical and lovely and I may help clean up after I have a taste of that mushroom nog!!
x….x
that is a hilarious scene. sorry to see that the faun boy couldn’t hold his drink.
oh happy birthday Vanessa! (I think I got my post comments a bit mixed up here…thats what happens when I stay away from blogs for so long!)
Anyways, all these little elves and making me want to come and play too, pretty please?
Poor, poor fawn boy!
Oh my!!! You know its this time of year that the wee folk come out to play!! 😀 I’m convinced thats why there is an unusual amount of glitter trailed about on my carpet lately!! hehe!
Thanks for the update on your friend–she’s still in my thoughts and prayers for a peaceful and full recovery! 🙂
But what a fun mess to clean up-elf mess! They are so beautiful, adorable! Your imagination and talent just astound me! So glad your friend got through her ordeal, oh, eight weeks sounds soooo long! Happy Christmasing!
Oh, those cute, silly elves, they sure know how to party!!! What a sweet display!
I just wanted to congratulate you on your blogging anniversary, i have to say your blog is my favorite!!!!
I’m sorry for your friends health, and i sincerely hope she recovers soon, you are a great friend to her, really and truly!
So glad to hear that your friend is doing ok – she must be one tough lady! I hope that you are recovered from the emotional turmoil of your trip. Little elvin parties look like the last thing you’d want to deal with after such a harrowing time! Hah!
OK Vanessa,
I except a childrens book in your near future with you as the illustrator as well! Let me know when it comes you. 🙂
Hope you and your family have a wonderful holiday.
What a magical home/world you live in!!! How sweet to have such a mischievous gang waiting for your return. I’m so glad your friend is ok, and no doubt your friendship and presence were the best pick-me-ups 🙂
Oh by the way, I’ve just tagged you with a “Passions and Me” meme!
Super Cute!
Please please please tell me how you cropped those photos to have rounded corners?? THANKS!
Those naughty little elves, you can’t trust them.
I’m glad you’re back home and your friend is doing ok.
Glad to hear your friend Carolyn is alright. Grateful it is over with and that she is surrounded by so much love.
Your “people” suck into the nog cabinate and had a little party I hear!!
Sending warm thoughts and snow filled dreams your way VV.
xox
Constance
Love your little elves. They seem to be having a marvelous time too. These are so cute and the pictures are just adorable.
Happy holidays!
WELCOME BACK Miss Vanessa!! You were very much missed! I hope Carolyn is on the mend, I’m sure you greatly lifted her spirits by being with her…you are such a great friend!
Poor little drunk faun boy….hopefully he has learned his lesson! I LOVE all your new little elves…especially the little guy with the somewhat worried look on his face, how cute is he?!!?
Can’t wait to see your new paintings, I’m sure they’ll be fabulous as always! Try not to get trampled at Target, OK! 😉
Oh those elves are so adorable, in spite of their wild festivities while you were away! I loved this post! LOVED IT!
Your poor friend, I do hope she will feel better soon. What a terrible ride home that must’ve been for both of you.
More prayers for Carolyn, and merry Christmas wishes for you and those elves!
xoxoxox
i will help you get those elves in order…yeah right…glad carolyn is doing okay…they can give you something to make you not be naseauted with surgery…why don’t they just give it to everuone?!?!?
you are a dear friend…hugs and kisses…blessings, rebecca
i will help you get those elves in order…yeah right…glad carolyn is doing okay…they can give you something to make you not be naseauted with surgery…why don’t they just give it to everuone?!?!?
you are a dear friend…hugs and kisses…blessings, rebecca
Glad to hear everything is going well, even with those mischievous creatures frolicking and carrying on so!
I am so in love with the new additions to the family, I might just borrow the secret key to take a closer peek…goodness, your creativity and imagination just amazes me more and more every time I visit (especially adore the little red one, and pink one with big ears).
Thinking of your dear friend and pray for a speedy recovery.
Is that a Lanz of Salzburg gown sleeve I see peeking throughout this post? (sigh) happy memories…
:-D)
AUNTIE LOUIE!!!!!???????????????
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