impatience and all that fun stuff.

  Who was I kidding thinking I could post pictures daily of themed colorful things.
  I don't have that kind of patience,  let alone time.
my open house is next Friday and we will be flipping the shop to christmas overload,  so the past few days have been spent buying trees,  leaf blowing the shop and ripping out the planters, printing invitations, labeling, and addressing,  pricing, flirting with the UPS man,  unpacking loads of boxes and dealing with tons of styrofoam peanuts....among all of the other minutia that goes into running a household.
  but to be honest,  I couldn't wait to show you some of these things anyways......there is NO way I could compartmentalize all of these things into colorful segments.. I know my self too well.
I want it ALL,  and I want to share it NOW......
so here's some pics of what's new,  what's coming, and what's being created.









modeled here:











Phew!  now that's just the tip of the iceberg......
because in reality this is what our basement at the shop looks like

with stacks and stacks of things we have to price..... and UNPACK! Ann is working overtime helping me,  wouldn't have been able to do this without my employee extraordinaire!  This woman keeps me organized like you wouldn't believe,  because this is how I work

you like my desk?  what do you mean I can't find that piece of paper that was very important!  ;)
oh well,  it's my method,  and unfortunately I'm stickin with it! 
  Side NOTE: now,  Mary Mumper,  if you are out there in blogland,  do you see that empty bags of wasabi-
whatever you sent me,  yes,  that is an empty bag,  it was delicious!  THANKYOU so much for taking the time, and being so kind!
O.K..... hope all is well in your worlds...I'm checking out for a little while
if you're local....come visit us at our
                   OPEN HOUSE
               FRIDAY NOVEMBER 16th
                from 5p.m.-9 p.m.
  come see the Shop magically transformed into a winter wonderland!  (or at least very festively adorned!)
          refreshments will be served
  we will be closed the day before to prepare!
As always  Many, many thanks for checking in,  I adore you all, 
now please pass the egg nog,  I need a stiff one!  ;)
xoxoxooxoxooxoxooxooxoxooxoxooxoxoxooxoxooxoxooxoxoxo
c.

Comments

[Bristol @ Cottage by the River]

YOu have a lot going on. Were those wasabi nuts, my friend loves those. I am up to my eyeballs ath the store I manage. You think that your basement is bad. You should see my receiving dept. We received almost 15,000 pieces of merch. this week!! Gotta love Christmas

Bristol

[jeanetta]

oh i wish i could come. some day. i do have family in michigan near south haven but its been ages since i have been there. but if i ever make it back there be sure that i am coming by.

[Joan Katafifas]

I know your shop will look amazing
and I am excited to attend your open house on Friday. But your
basement really caught my eye. Looks like fun place to explore.
Those little ornaments are too cute. Can't wait.

[amy j.]

Ok, were those mushroom ornaments??!! You MUST sell me a few sets!!! Please, PLEAE. I've been searching everywhere.

I also like those kids french cards.

Off to look in your shop to see if they're on there yet. If not, email me ASAP. My credit card is sitting next to me.

[Michele]

Hi Catherine
Oh how heavenly it all is.. if only I could be let loose in that basement of yours... I would have soooo much fun!!
Please don't worry about the parcel sending.. you have so much to do.. it can wait..
Michele
P.s I will just have to come over to the U.S next year.. too many temptations waiting for me.

[Molly]

I miss retail at Christmas. Really I do. Working Christmas eve ... closing at the store at 5pm ... starting the cocktails at 4pm .... Having my sweetie stop in to see me and me being too busy to talk, so he just me watched me, smiling. The music, the people, the hub bub. It's completely romantic. Oh to be in my twenties again. Wish I could come to your open house. Press on. It's all worth it for that feeling. - Happy day - Molly

[Brenis]

I found your blog a while back, and fell in love immediately! Your shop and items, and just the "flavor" of it all is wonderful!! Sure wish I lived even semi close to come in person! Keep up the GREAT work - i'm sure you have many die hard customers ~ as I sure would be!!!
Blessings,
Brenis :)

[julie]

i wish i lived closer! i would help you!! hang in there. sounds like fun. i miss doing that :) love the pictures, and all your goodies!!

[noodle and lou studio]

Catherine...it all looks so fabulous!! I'll be thinking of you guys on Friday...wishing you tons of fun at your open house!! oooooh, how I wish I could be there:) xoxo...jenn

[Lauren]

Many happy wishes o' luck to you for this Friday! I'm toying with stopping by, but probably can't afford to take the whole day off right now...
My parents stopped in a week or so ago and thought your shop was just TOO CUTE!!! Loved your fairy door! Saw a few more around AA too!
Well, take care! xoxo
Lauren

[Wendy P]

OMG you have the cutest things in your store! You are so talented. To bad we don't have a store like this here. :)

[Beki]

Everything looks great!! How exciting.

[mary w]

I love that you included "flirting with the UPS man" on your To Do list-if your guy looks anything like my guy then YES it is high on the priority list!!
I can't wait to see more photos of the Shop-in full Holiday splendor!

[Susan Tuttle]

Wow! I am so happy to have discovered your incredible blog!!

Susan

[Wendy P]

Hey that looks just like my desk... It would drive my ex husband nuts!! But hey like you said it is me and it won't be changing anytime soon!LOL As always love your stuff!! (Thanks for your words of encouragement)

[Janet]

Hi,

I visited your store on "Black Friday". No way I was going near the malls. What a charming place you have! I've been visiting your blog for a few months, and this was the first chance I had to come visit without my kids. A pretty short trip from Royal Oak! I'll be back again, love your things.
Janet

[Ellen Crimi-Trent]

looks like lots of fun in your shop, a trip to candyland!

[CN]

The snowmen are lovely. How about a tutorial on how to make them?