Yesterday I visited one of my favorite Ocean State treasures, a shop called
the greenery. It is such a cool gift and flower shop and the owner Bridget is the obvious reason why. Her shop is filled with unique gifts, cards, wonderful
antiqued wire objects, and of course, flowers. I brought Bridget some vases I had in the basement to use for arrangements in the shop. Bridget thanked me a million times over first by giving me a generous supply of cabochons and then a bouquet of flowers "past their prime." {really?}
The flowers in the girlie office. Even a peony!
The cabochons (which I kept calling "capuchins")
Not a cabochon.
My eight-year old helped me sort them out.
I told him, imagine someone just gave you a whole stack of Pokèmon cards. He understood my excitement.
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If you know anyone in or near Rhode Island, please tell them to visit
the greenery.
Have a lovely Monday!
xo
32 comments:
oh gosh there are some amazing cabs you got there! LOL I like the comparison with Pokemon! hahaha!
What a yummy cupcake pan filled with goodies! Cute display Elyse! Can't wait to see what you do with them! Have a wonderful day! Oh, I wish I had that darling little monkey!
Love,
Maryjane
xox
What a cute post. Not being crafty, I understand the picture of the monkey more than the other cabu... but I get the generosity!! :) I'm so glad there are people like you that can show me all the crafty beauties that I can admire.
Love the comparison to pokemon cards, I didn't realise they were still around. I can remember my eldest going mad for the them.
Love the idea of using your cupcake tray to display.
Have a great week
((hugs))
Beki xxx
Oh my gosh...what a sweet gift from your friend! You'll have lots of fun with those!
Oh those cabachons are gorgeous!! How sweet of her and I love the flowers, peonies are my favorite!! I love the color of your office too! I adore yellow, it makes me happy :)
Love ya!
Amy
What fun! I bet you will find something fab to do with those....totally get the pokemon comparison. I lived in "pokeville" for a long time!lol
Lucky, Lucky girl! The capuchins are so pretty. Wow the many things you can do with them. I will be checking your Etsy shop out for them. You know what goes around comes around how nice to see such kindness from both of you.
Carol
What a nice treat for you. You deserve it though. YOu are always so thoughtful and generous. Have fun with your new toys.
Cari B
You freaked me out with the monkey. Oh my gosh though, what treats. First off the bouquet is delightful. I have Peony envy. But those little whatever you call them (please tell me how to pronounce it next time you're at the library) are so perfect and look amazing the way you sorted them out. How fun!!!!! Great photos.
WOW! They are all lovely. TTFN ~Marydon
*SCREAM*
you crack me UP Elyse!!! that monkey...LOL...my sister always wanted one of those when we were little...she ended up a few years ago with her current boyfriend, who actually had a monkey...not a capuchin, something much bigger but i can't remember what...anyway, that monkey HATED my sister with a passion...hee hee hee!!!
the cabs are GORGEOUS!!!
Too bad that I am not living near Rhode Island! I love your cabs. I learned a new word today! Thanks!
Well, I learned something new! And I am green with envy over someone just handing those fun trinkets over. Boy, could I have a good time with those. But I Know you'll have a ball. Make sure you post a few your projects using them!
Wow - I remember pokeman cards . . . seems like a lifetime ago!! They grow up so fast!
Oh how great! They sorted very pretty! Glad your 8yr old understood!!
Hugs, Lisa
So pretty! Love those tiny pink flowers!
Oh What fun!!! I can imagine your excitement! I'm so glad your 8 yr old was able to find a comparison that made it make sense.
Erin :)
I had to go google the word "cabochons", because I wasn't familiar with it. Thanks for teaching me a new word. Your cabachons are so pretty, and how wonderful to get them free. laurie
Ohhhhh..I love how they look all sorted out in the muffin tin! Yummy! I wish I could stroll through The Greenery..I always enjoy the pics you post!
Hugs ~ Angie
Oh, I love those things! I didn't realize that's what they were called, LOL! I just love www.merriam-webster.com! LOL! Love how you have them displayed! I think that's so cute how you brought the excitement of your new embellishments down to your boys level! So cute! Can't wait to see all the lovely things you make with them all! :)
ps
i had never heard the word cabochons until bridget told me. i had to google it, too. that's why i kept accidentally calling them "capuchins" like the monkey! LOL
xo
Lucky girl! They look so appealing in cupcake liners! Reminds me of my youngest son's Lego collection only prettier. Ahh, Pokemon cards, I remember those days!
First time visiting...you have such a lovely blog.
how fun to sort all those pretties out!
i had to laugh about the pokemon cards... you must have a pokemon addict son? lol i do too, he is going on 8 years old next week and we are having a Pokemon Pool party! interesting huh??
You are so much fun. Thanks for the visit.
Thank you for feedback I will look online Target..My craft room is a mess and I always end up in kitchen,frig,goodies...hint hint.Are'nt you loving this rain! so halloweenish! I still have the dark paneling ugh! How did your shutters come out? Love the baubles and monkey I want her dress..My telly 781-214-9218
I am absolutely swooning over here. You are a lucky girl! By the way I think capuchins is much more fun to say anyway.
Good morning Elyse :)
Those cabochons are so pretty! What a sweet thing for her to do and the flowers are wonderful :)
xo,
rue
Your cabochons are just so pretty..I love them all...I've heard of cabochons..I just didn't know how to spell it...What a moment!!! That little monkey is soooooo cute..
stephenie
Oh what lovely goodies.
xoxoxox
Sonia
Peonys YES I love love them and of course love love LOVE pink peonys
What a fabulous treasury of goodies. The capuchin monkey made burst out laughing! I can't wait for the party either!!! See you then!
Karen
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