Hello from a cloudy little day in the studio, where wild winds whip around, and sway back and forth…
The winds were so outrageous last night, they knocked the power out. I can’t imagine what tornado winds must be like, eek!
I had a lovely lovely evening out with a friend last night, but seem to have gotten awful poisoning from my seafood, so I am moving very slow today. And dreaming of blowing bubbles from a pencil drawn fountain…
There is a huge storm brewing, which makes for a lovely day to lay low and read. Even though my to do list unfolds and wraps around the garden…
As I peered out the window this morning, I could see the grey loveliness…
I love cloudy days because normally it is sunny central here. Which I do love as well… But cloudy days are sort of magical and enchanting…
The storm is quickly making its way…
As for parties, seem’s like the Halloween Party is only a week away or so! I am so excited!! I am diligently adding links to the Partier list. Just know I am adding everyone, and will let you check out the list a few days before the festivites begin.
Rememeber this party is meant to be fun and not stressful at all. You can share anything you’d like, and it doesn’t have to be full blown Halloween Spookiness. For example, I love glitter and black and orange & costumes. But I also love harvest festivals and such. Sharing what tickles your fancy, is what it is all about…
I have been jeweling a few creeepy crawlers… There is glitter in everything around here. You can even spot sparkly speckles on the Mister.
How about some fun with this week’s little thriftventure giveaway? I bet you thought I forgot? It is not an easy one to part with. Such a little cutie, and you know how I just can’t say no to wee houses…
So here it is…
I can already envision little teeny tiny flags streaming across the front door. I was going to save it for a later giveaway, since it is a little more holiday based. But, you can doll it up for any event. Add a little moss around the edges, and call it Happy Little House Love…
This little house is hollow, and open at the botton, so it is perfect for hiding treasures… Between you and me, there is a little opening on top, that leads me to believe this little house may have been created to be a clever tissue holder. Whatever the case may be, it is this week’s happy thriftventure giveaway…
I will draw a name in a couple of days. How does that sound? 😉
I am crawling back to my cozy space, to watch sap stained ribbons whip around in the wind…
And to enormously enjoy Anthropologie’s newest catalog, with wonderful Icelandic backdrops (see more of their photos here). As well as taking time to enjoy Arizona Ghost town stories, oooooooooo….
It was fun to read about how much of a "personal pilgrimage" this Iceland photo shoot was to Anthro’s creative director…
Have a lovely wonderful day!! Mr. Lovee is serenading us while I type…
See you in a few days!! 🖤 V
Oh, Dear. Sorry To hear your dinner gave you trouble. Sounds like a windy stormy day is just the ticket to hole up and get over that.
Love that little sweet house!
Hugs,
Kate
Thanks for the reminder to not stress over the little halloween shindig. I’m not really up to a real blow out. Just something little to get the littles excited, make some art, make some crafts, light some candles, eat some cookies. Go on a twilight adventure. Sounds like a party to me.
A little note to say I hope you’re feeling better soon today!
That little house is enchanting! That would make a precious tissue holder! How kind of you to have such a giveaway with such a special item.
That wee little house is a treasure for sure! How much fun it would be to decorate with! I love it!
Oh my, I hope your feeling better soon.
Gray days are sometimes the best. So yes, lie low and enjoy the day.
The little house is soooo cute!! So many possibilities.
hope you get better soon! I love a cloudy day too:) And I haven’t done a thing for the Halloween party:( I think that will be my next project, to make a Halloween….something!
Yikes,
There is nothing worse then seafood when it is a bad house guest!! Feel better soon!! Your tiny house is just the perfect size to decorate for any holiday and gives all new meaning to I spent the whole day decorating the house for… :c}
Pattie :c}
Mazatlan Mexico
Hope you get better soon !
The little house so lovely !!
love you post! and that hose is just adorable!
Loving the winds here as well,
Oh no!!!hope you are feeling better.
Love the little house…I have a thing for little houses and bird cases…pick me, pick me…ooooops!!!sorry I can be a brat now and then ;>
I must find the Anthropologie catalog…interesting photos from Iceland…rather bleak…not at all the Iceland I know and love. By the way, where do I find their catalog?
Hi Vanessa! I am looking forward to your party! I have been working up a storm trying to get ready! Sorry you are feeling under the weather. Love the little house. It is the kind of thing that would totally catch my eye as well!
Found you through artful blogging. I love your art and your writing style. I wish my imagination could travel the places yours does. Thank you for a consistently good read and of course all the lovely eye candy. Your give away is just icing on the cake.
K
ooooohhhh do rest and feel better!!! sometimes it’s kinda nice to be forced to slow down a bit, especially when it’s grey and stormy out.
i absolutely love glitter and loooooooooooooooove your glittery spider!!! oh i can’t wait to see what eye candy you have to share for the party! my little elfin friends made by you miss vanessa are very excited to make an appearance, they certainly didn’t want to be left out!!! what fun!
take good care and have a beeeeeautiful weekend!!!
I can’t BELIEVE you would give this house away! I can think of soooo many things to do with this house. You are too kind.
Dan
Hope you feel better soon! I sent little fairies your way to heal you 😀 That thriftventure giveaway has to be my favorite! I long for a tiny house for my birdies and woodland creatures..they’re so lonely and sad without a place of their own. They’re tugging at my sleeve as I write this, but I told them that there are many other little creatures that need the house too. Best of luck to who wins & thank you for the lovely post…
xoxo
~K
that is the cutest little house..and yes, thank you for the reminder of not stressing,I know I just get sooo excited about the parties, and get so many ideas, and then it just gets crazy..but yeah, this is for fun..and thank you for bringing the fun here..your awesome!!! ;p
i love cloudy days too…they are so magical, the rain itself is like a sweet shower of pearls!
We used to live in Arizona and I loved the cloudy days. I hope to get back there someday.
Lovely little house! Hope you feel better soon!
can’t say no to a teeny wee house 🙂
perfect find!
here’s to a quick recovery~
Hi Vanessa, I’m so sorry to hear that you aren’t feeling well. What if you tried some of that magical brew I saw someone whipping up over here. Do you think that would fix you up?
Well, I’m so entraced by that little house. It’s would be a perfectly petite home for some small friends that are coming to visit for halloween.
I can’t wait for the party. See you there! Get better quick!!
I love grey days too! We haven’t had one for awhile around here and it is making me sad ;(
Hope you feel better soon … What beautiful photos- And a fabulous house:) Looking forward to the party…
oh wow that house is soooo delightful!
Reminds me of my grandmas handbuilt dollhouse that I used to play with and admire.
Its been so grey here lately, I am enjoying the sun being out..and hoping to see a lovely sunset tomorrow.
As I was reading along, I found myself wishing for a cloudy day as well! We’re in the midst of “indian summer” which I would normally love, love, love, but I now find myself itching for a good ol’ rainstorm! Feel better…
Oh how I wish we had anthropologie here – I do get very jealous when I read blog posts about anthropologie loveliness. Whipping winds surrounding the studio sounds divine!
Love the little house….I love windy days as well…as if some magic is brewing in the air….cherry
I’m all about the house!
It was all breezy here last night and I love when it wakes me up because then I can enjoy it. It sends dreams to you and takes you to dreams.
Dear Lovely,
I add my wishes to your speedy recovery…your blog always sends smiles around the world. That little house is certainly a treasure fit for the faeries or other assorted Otherfolk…how do you keep your heart so open?
we had a wonderfully, drizzly, rainy day here yesterday so i tried to capture some of the rain drops with my new camera. i have since learnt how to use the macro function properly so i will have to wait for another rainy day to improve. but you can still check out my efforts on my blog. we had our ‘photo shoot’ today which will give me some time to organise my post and take any extra photos. my girls had sooooo much fun setting it up and posing cant wait for saturday.
oh and i just love the thriftventure giveaway, it would look very special on our hutch (where all treasures go)
mmwwaaahhh rosey
p.s. can you explain thriftventure to me?
I too hope your feeling much better now.. I absoutley adore your blog and I have given you an award, pop over to my blog to see.
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I’ve just discovered your blog and I just love it! It speaks to the fanciful/ethereal side of me that doesn’t get out very often. Hope you feel well soon and enjoy the rest of the weekend.
I adore the little house. What fun it would be to decorate for all the holidays!
Hope you feel better! See you at the party(thanks again for hosting)
Elizabeth
Oh my God, that house…. it is so wonderfully wonderful, it’s even breathtaking! <3 <3 <3
((Whoever wins it will be the Luckiest Happiest Princess ((or Prince, or doe of course)) ever ever ever.
I truly hope you are alright, and your stomach isn't hurting too badly =( ... You truly have to be careful nowadays, especially with seafood. Some fishies just don't want to be eaten. Get well soon!
What a lovely stormy day! Hope you had lots of fun! We are to the ugly stage, the moving van comes tomorrow, wish me luck! Adorable little house, crossing my fingers!
Hi Vanessa,
What a darling little house. Where on earth do you find these lovely treasures? Just think how much fun it would be to decorate it.
Sorry you are feeling under the weather and I hope the food toxin that inhabited your seafood leaves you as fast as it hit you. Ha Ha.
Love
Kris
I love the little house! How darling! My hubby serenades me too, with his guitar. He’s played it since he was 7. I don’t think I even have a current picture of him with it; you’ve given me an idea…get well soon!
A little house?!?! Yippee!!! I LOVE little houses! Oh, how lucky and happy the winner will be!!!
I do hope you feel better soon, Vanessa! I am sending good wishes your way…
Hello~ What a fantastic give~away!!!!!
Count me in! I hope your feeling better!
And, did you go without power for to long!!
hopefully NOT!!!!!
rest up dear!
That wee house is awesome I love it. I could imagine where my little boys mind could go decorating that. he is Autisitc and would have an amazing time making up his stories to go with it. Feel Better. looking forward to the halloween blog party.
Lyns
oOOH… shoot–I set the above comment without finishing it. I’ve got an itchy ‘return’ finger.
I was GOING to say….Oooooh….dig the little house.
NOTHING is worse than seafood poisoning. Except perhaps that ookie habit of potato and/or egg salad to get particularly nasty during a 4th of July picnic.
MY mister gets into a tantrum-like fit over glitter. He hates Hates HATES it! He’s forever glaring at little shiny bits and attacking them, then throwing them in the trash. The glitter bits are winning. Good thing Mister Lovee is mellow and tolerant of sparkle.
What oh what does he serenade you with while you are feeling a bit unplucky? Perhaps he’s written a little ditty about not eating oysters during any of the non-ber months?
Cute little house. The lines are an inspiration and your art is lovely! Get well soon …
Bonsoir^-^
This doll house is wonderful !!
bisous
Hope you’re feeling better!! Lovely photos as usual.
Sorry to hear about your upset tummy – that is definitely not a good experience! I adore the little house! I want to sign up for the Halloween Party – have a wonderful, cozy day! Jamie V in MT
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I love cloudy days too. There is a magic to them that just makes me happy.
What a darling house! And the stormy skies look lovely with it. You’re enjoying a great fall!
So sorry that you’re under the weather! Feel better soon. The little house is so lovely, I’m not surprised that it was hard to decide to part with!
The new catalog is GORGEOUS!
And I think ribbon watching sounds lieka loveleee afternoon…..
Wasn’t that wind something fierce? It blew up so much dust here we couldn’t see the mountains in the distance! It also blew in 25 degrees last night…and a chilly day today…thank goodness for striped wool socks!
Hi Vanessa,,, I hope you are feeling much better by the time you are reading this! We had a pretty fierce wind up here yesterday as well. I call it Mary Poppins day. I love,love,love the sweet little house. Thanks for having such a fun give away. I am preparing for the halloween party:) Oh, and thank Mr. Lovee for the beautiful seranade! Happy creating,,gail
What a lovely post! Thank you for sharing your fun day with us. I had a fun one too! 🙂
Ruby Roo wanted me to mention that she is preparing her blog party costume as we speak… She is so excited!
Oh how I love stopping by your blog. It’s like a summer breeze tinkling with the fairy bells of whimsy. (or, more accurately for you at the moment, a crazy and strong autumn wind)
And I must say that I love your shoes. Many of your photos always show you wearing adorable shoes.
Oooh, that little house is so darling!
Hope you’re feeling much better now, seafood gives nasty food poisoning.
I keep meaning to tell you, whenever I see the pics on your blog I think of the movie, “Shop Girl” (which I loved) but I say in my head, “Photoshop Girl”. Your pictures are just always the best. Even with a gray cloud hanging over your head (my favorite, too!)
D.
Ooooo…a house to hide treasures in or for tissue paper!?!! My oh my! How wonderfully wicked! 😉
I love the little house. It has sooo many possibilities. Hope you are feeling better soon.
Such a sweet little house!
You take such marvelous pictures. I feel like I’m right there.
Oh, yucky food poisoning. I hope you are feel much better now. I love the house. Thank you for offering it in the giveaway. Please add my name to the hat. Thank you!
Hooray! I’m looking forward to the Halloween Parteeeee!! Oh, I did not hug any bears….never fear!! 😉
Hi Vanessa!
The wind is blowing crazy here today! My allergies, UGH!
The sky is beautiful in your post…
I’m off for a spot of tea:)
Can’t wait for the tea party!
Will you list everyone’s blog names so we can go and visit them like last time?
Cool guitar Mr.Lovee has…you lucky girl to have him seranding you!
xoxo
KayEllen
Oh, Vanessa. I hope you are feeling better!
How strange that I came and checked your blog today (after a weekend away) and discovered YOU weren’t feeling well, when I’ve just crawled onto my couch with a cold/ sinus ickiness.
A cup of orange pekoe in my Tinkerbell mug, a romance novel and the promise of chicken soup is making it a little better…
sorry to hear of the poisoning…
i so wish i could be part of the halloween party….i will have to send you pictures of everyone in 1920’s garb….
that wee house is just lovely…where do you find these things…we have nothing great around here…
Yuck, about your seafood, Love the little house. It would also make a great haunted house. I plan on joining your party. Hope you feel better by then
What a sweet little house. I can think of a few things to do with it.
Feel better soon.
Hi! I just discovered your blog & would love to attend your Halloween blog party. It sounds like so much fun! I won’t be putting up decorations this year but I have lots of photos from last year that I would love to share.
What a lovely serenade while the wind blows the branches and the air has that intoxicating scent of rain in the desert.
I sure hope you feel better soon. Drink lots of water if you are able.
*Hug*
Your sweet little love house is so sweet!
What a lovely giveaway.
Imagine how much patience it took to make it!
Tinaxx
LOVE the little house! So sweet! So hope you are feeling better. I am dealing with a bit of food sickness myself tonight. Can’t wait for the Halloween party!!!
Can’t wait for the party!
I love a good stormy day too. The perfect excuse to hibernate and read.
Love the sparkly spiders !x o
I can’t wait for the party!
That house is cute as a button!
The sparklie spider is a winner!
I am so excited for this Halloween party it’s pitiful! My family has asked that I stop talking about the “fake” party. Busily trying to finish the haunted doll house in time!
Another comment from me, because I’m loving the breezes today and the cooler weather, and the full moon!
Wonderful blog!! and house. I really enjoyed the photos..Hope you are feeling better.
I LOVE windy days and gigantic “Pooh” clouds! And I LOVE the little house you are so generously giving away, too! =)
Looking forward to the Halloween party – not exactly 100% sure yet what I plan to do – I’ve been planning and making, but we’ll see what I end up with! JOY!
Hope your tummy is feeling better.
Ciao, Donna
oh, i love that stormy arizona sky! when i was there this summer it was bluer than blue (and hotter than hot!) i wish i could have seen a storm!
Would love to read about the ghost towns there! I did an article recently for a local mag on Oklahoma ghost towns. So fun and mysterious!~
Love the new “digs” for your “people”
and please thank Mr. Lovee for the serenade!
You are indeed a Dovee! Have a creative day!
xox
Constance
Cute little home!!! Can’t wait for the Halloween party.
Linda
wow… there’s always so many lovely pictures and fascinating stories here! i turn my back for a second and then it’s like magic here. i really hope you’re feeling better, food poisonings äre horrible things… even if we won’t be doing any kind of halloween partying around here (my husband hates can’t stand halloween and i have promised. i know, you’re gasping right now! and you’re probably wondering what kinda person he is and really what kinda person i am for being with him. but honestly, he has other good sides 😉 ) i’m hoping that it will be possible to see what you and the others will be up to anyway? because i’m curious and because that way i can get a little bit of halloween feel without freaking my other half out :).
Hope you are feeling better.
What a perfect little house, I just love it!
Hello my sweet friend! So sorry you were under the weather, hope you are on the mend. I think I might be able to put together a little something for your Halloween Party, it will be a little different but I think it will be fun. I am so behind on everything, I was away for a week so I am trying to catch up.
Hope you have a lovely day, sending you BIG HUGS & HONKS!
xo
Well, I must say, we are both lucky ladies to have partners that serenade us with guitars, although my cutie doesn’t sing!
I’m looking forward to the Halloween fun this Saturday!! Looks like it will be a blast! I’ve already got my jack-o-lantern and my treats….Now all i need are a few tricks!!!
See ya Saturday Miss V!!
I love your blog! It’s so beautiful.
The teeny house is so sweet.
Hope you are feeling much much better now!
The first two picture was like a mystery. I was wondering what was all about! Great post.
So hope you are feeling better.
I will not stress, I will not stress, I, o.k. I’m stressing but in a good way.
Stress now and save the 31st for some real fun because the work is done, Right?
Your mini-wee house is adorable. Whenever I happen on one of those fabulous finds it really makes my day.
Can’t wait for your Blog Party.
What a charming little house — almost haunted, I think!