I am a distant cousin of Mrs. Claus....

... and I have already had inbox messages from those in the know about that asking me to pass along special wishes to her. For instance... one of the items in a photo earlier in the month on this very blog will be packed in Santa's sleigh for a lucky Bruce lady. Yep. And that's all I'm going to say about that, BUT I'll be glad to pass along your wishes to Mrs. Claus. All you have to do is let me know!

Also, I wanted to post a quick update to let you know I have new wall decor in (including this piece that we've had before) And I couldn't wait until the next newsletter went out to share this pretty bedroom in a customer's home. People often ask me what colors this piece works well with -- well, here's your answer -- anything! The walls in this room are rich chocolate brown, but I've also seen it on blue, green, and even generic beige. It's a great accent piece.

Guys .... just want to have fun

I'm always on the lookout for things that make good "guy gifts".... here are a few I've unpacked lately. Really cool "antler" lamps and these pretty (but not girly) oval leather boxes. I think the boxes would be perfect for holding the remote control, or for him to throw all that "pocket stuff" he normally throws all over the place. Keeping it contained instead of strewn everywhere!

Just Sayin'.....

Gonna be all subtle and suggest you go to www.artifactsbrucems.com and check out the sale page. That's all I'm saying. Not going to force you to go. Not going to mention it again. You didn't hear it from me. I'm being SUBTLE, I tell you!

Birds on the Brain or just Bird-Brained??

If you're talking about me the past few weeks, you'd be safe betting on the latter. :)

But, I have really enjoyed unpacking some of the little subtle birdy-themed items for the Christmas window this year. I will have some full-blown Christmasy birds to show you later, but wanted to let you see a little sneak peek of some of the other things.

Left: holder for cocktail napkins with a little bird to weight them down. Below left: A wire cookbook holder (with chains and weights to hold your cookbook open) is topped by a little birdy. Below right: One of my favorite sayings for a child's room -- "always kiss me goodnight" -- is featured on this pretty frame, along with A BIRD! :)

Holiday Open House November 4-7

Welcome to the Holiday Open House preview for loyal newsletter followers! As I said in the newsletter earlier this week, I will be posting updates here as I unpack holiday goodies, and give you updates on the new merchandise that is coming in!

Check back often and email me if you have any questions!






Left: Look at these gorgeous turquoise canisters!! I just got them in yesterday, but I've had these pretty brown vases with TURQUOISE drip design for a while now and I think the combination just POPS when they're put together! On the right: HUGE new hammered copper bowl that just arrived. Look, it takes up my whole countertop! Would be so pretty filled with holiday greenery or use it before then filled with pumpkins, gourds, fall leaves, etc.