Christmas Luncheon

Thanks to C. & L. for meeting me on such short notice. You're the best !

I watched the most delightful movie this dreary rainy morning on TCM. Snuggled under a favorite blanket with my little furry companion, I lost myself in the world of The Bishop's Wife. This movie will most certainly be added to my "favorite" Christmas Movie List.  An endearing classic storyline unfolds with the most beautiful Loretta Young, handsome Carey Grant, and gracious David Niven.  Perfect!

Today was a busy day.  I was like a woman on a mission. My only day not working in the shop, this week,  meant it was time to "power shop" for my loved ones.  Yes, I actually did make a list.  I peaked at it a few times but for the most part I focused on the task at hand and found some pretty amazing gifts all within the time limit I gave myself.  Next I was off to an evening affair with local merchants where we sipped wine, ate nibblies, and just enjoyed each other's company.  All in all, it was a pretty nice day ~ but it definitely is time to put my feet up ~ and  r e l a x !

~ Our Shop Is All Decked Out In It's Finery ~

fwLots & Lots Of Pretty Unique Gift Ideas !

 

 

 

 

 

 

We Will Even Gift Wrap Your Purchase !

                

 

Poem By Alice Lilley Graham (my Grandmother) 1887 ~ 1974

The little birds are skipping

In the trees......

The little dogs are gathering

On the corner......

The sun dancing as it shines

Cans of milk are jostling

One another......

Doors fly open ~greet the morning sun

Life on our street has begun !

I have wonderful memories from when I was a teenager, visiting my delightful Auntie at her truly lovely Tudor-style mansion in Victoria.  The house, built over 100 years ago, stands majestically surrounded by her colorful English garden.  My Auntie introduced me to the simple pleasures of treasuring beautiful old things.  The house is adorned with stained glass windows, claw foot bathtubs, bay windows dressed with Priscilla lace curtains, and carved wood panelling throughout.  Now in her 97 year, she has lived a life of creativity, from being a wife, mother, florist,  painter, seamstress, and a gardener.  It was on one of my summer visits, I was first introduced to Victoria Magazine (I was 17 at the time). At first I thought it was  simply a magazine about the City of Victoria but I soon realized it was so much more than that, it was a treasure-trove of inspirational photographs and articles celebrating the simpler side of life.  Before long, I found myself immersed in the splendid vignettes that were displayed upon the pages. Quite simply ~ I was hooked !   The Magazine has always been a showcase for women entrepreneurs, and I too, dreamed of one day having a lovely little shop.  At The Button Box, I have my regular list of ladies who I promptly telephone just as soon as the new issue of Victoria arrives ~ and like always, we share our delight in what the pages will unfold !