Work VS Play . . .

Sometimes, my work just feels like I'm playing.

My Material Girls !

It's no secret my favorite place to grab fabric is 

Front Door Fabrics.

This is just one of the reasons why.

My Material Girls are not just "material" girls!

There will be lots of Charlotte women business owners and 

artisans showcasing their work at this girls' night out!

Shopping! Prizes! Connecting! 

Go get your PINK on!

I Love It When This Happens !

I love catching Rooney's merch in a Foxglove Blog Post!

I adore these dining chairs!

Pull up a chair!

I think I could find room for all of these as well!

~ Rooney Robison Antiques ~

A Spicy New Neighbor !

Y'all know I work @ Rooney Robison Antiques in Southend, right?

I'm the blogger girl there, and couldn't resist reposting this!

Please help us welcome our new Southend merchant to the neighborhood!

The Savory Spice Shop has moved into our old stomping ground, Atherton Mill, and will be hosting their GRAND OPENING this Saturday, January 21.

There will be cooking demonstrations, savory tastings, grab bags

and gift box drawings!

Assorted Silver flatware, Silver Plated Serving Spoon $110

8pc Lazy Susan $225

During the holiday season, 

we were smitten with the assortment of spices!

Whether our customers were buying sugar sifters, 

salt shakers or serving dishes,

we suggested a trip to The Savory Spice Shop to embellish their gift.

Set of 8 Sterling Individual Salt & Pepper Shakers $275

We still think it's a great idea!

With Valentine's Day right around the corner,

think PINK and "gimme some sugar."

We'll help you select the perfect gift and no doubt 

send you down the street to SPICE IT UP!

French Sardine Plate $275, Assorted Bistro Staffordshire (Priced Individually)

Set of 6 Silver Oyster Forks $250, Assorted Oyster Plates $65-$235

We can't say enough about their excellent customer service

and would like to thank them for being so helpful with 

our customers that we sent on a spice hunt!

Imari Coffee/Tea Service, c1870-80, $650

 Georgian Tea Caddy $460, Rosewood Tea Caddy $450

Visit The Savory Spice Shop for a wonderful selection of gift box sets!

...The Savory Spice Shop...

YOU'VE BEEN CRUSHED BY YOUR NEW 'HOOD!

Unpacked & Crushed !

Our container finally made it through customs

and everything is so pretty!

...Here's my wish list...

I need all of this some of this for my imaginary 

PINK DINING ROOM!

(dear handyhusband, please get on board with this)

Tickled pink with my blue pair!!!

These hand-colored Kip Engravings are CRAZY beautiful!

The knife boxes aren't bad either huh?!

Isn't this the cutest chair?!

I think I need to knit a pillow to go with this little guy.

Ok, the little DR's Bag...NO WORDS! GIMME THAT!

I adore this drum! 

Wish I could put it in BEATDROPPING's Room!

Would make a to-die-for bedside table!

He certainly has always carried on to his own drummer.

He whistles a lot too...sign of a happy soul!

(if you know him, you just smiled! cuz he does, right?)

See that little bamboo armoire?

It's part of a whole set!

Bed. Chest & Armoire

I think I need it!

I have to at least make the bedding!

...and these little skittles...crush...

Knock, Knock.

Who's there?

A CHEST FOR MY GUESTROOM!

Dang I want this!

I haven't measured yet, but I think my dining room

will see this hanging on the wall, but I better hurry before someone nabs it!

This is so sweet and petite.

I've got a spot in the study perfect for this bench!

This bench is b.e.a.u.t.i.f.u.l., 

but thankfully, I don't have room for this one ;-)

Will definitely go home with an ironstone drainer.

Will make an adorable soap dish in the kitchen!

I think mom needs one too!

This farm table is beautiful!

...I could go home with this entire window...

The chairs lived with me for a little bit while I made the slipcovers.

Aren't they sweet?

I didn't want to give them up!

Last, but certainly not least, this bench...I ADORE!

Ok, that's my list. You go make yours.

I'll do lots of "Get The Look" pages on RRA with this shipment!

My RRA Tumblr is already stocked and ready! Add us in your Reader!

I anticipate some late night play online!

Let me know what you think of my wish list!

 "LIKE" RRA on Facebook and follow our style file on Tumblr!

CrushParty & Crush Cul de Sac too while you're at it : )

Let's get this PARTY STARTED!

You're on the guest list!

Get Your Fall On !

(click the poster for more info)

There are plenty of ways to have fun in Charlotte.

This is one of my favorites!

We caught The Blue Dogs this past Thursday and hope we can

meet here after work every Thursday in October!

Y'all come! It's so fun!

don't be square, see ya there!

We're Gonna Huff & Puff !

~ this is TinyOwl's pic ~

Ok, I showed you this amazing knitting project, ~ The Beekeeper Quilt, ~

the other day and now we're gonna HUFF and PUFF and

blow ~ Amelies Bakery ~ into a fiber hexifit!

(I wish I had a link to a hexifit video!)

A Beekeeper Quilt KAL!

Won't you join us?

Visit ~ ReeveKnits ~ to get the scoop!

1st Wednesdays @ Amelies and it looks like ~ Tiny Owl Knits, ~

the designer, is moving back across the pond and is going to join us!

SCORE!

My New Favorite Color !

The prettiest little boutique on East Boulevard here in Charlotte. 

Ok, maybe it's simply the prettiest little boutique in all of Charlotte. 

 

Here's a peek, but only a peek, you need to go visit! 
 

 

Owner, Sormeh Hafezi, 

brings to Charlotte collections as beautiful and unique as she is. 

I knew it was different the minute I crossed the threshold!

 

This morning I feel in love with 

their collection of ~ Melissa Joy Manning ~ fine jewelry!

 

 

Those Black Druzy Bezel set earrings are KILLING ME!

I need a birthday!

 

Wanna go shopping? "Like" them on ~ FACEBOOK ~

and you'll be entered to win a $150 giftcard when they reach 1000!

It'll get you started, but I promise it's a "Double Bag Boutique!"

Are You Ready For Some Football ?

(fan image ~ HERE ~) 

Personally, I'm not quite so enthusiastic when it 

comes to game day...

 

But I could get excited over this ~ Panther Scarf.~ 

I'm not much on watching sports, 

unless you want to talk about ~ PBR Bullriding! ~ 

But there's a lot of buzz around this town about the ~ Carolina Panthers ~ 

and if you're going to the games, I think you need to order this scarf! 

Look, his little nose is even the right color! 

 

~ Plumo Panther Scarf ~ 

 

Let me know if their shipping takes forever and how much. 

I'm always scared to order things from across the pond, 

but their fall catalog is scrumptious! 

HERE'S MY WISH LIST! 

(most of which I can just make myself if i could find the time!)

 

(How about Berroco Voyage)

All of the scarves I'm pulled to this year 

are wider and more like a blanket. 

Perfect for football weather! 

(This looks woven, but would be an easy knit!

maybe use Berroco Blackstone Tweed?)

 

I love the embellished bags! 

This Antik Batik coin clutch is wonderful with the 

pom-pom embellishment! 

(Maybe from Rowan Lima...it's so light weight and smooshy wonderful!

It's currently my favorite yarn and In The Loop reports they've got a new chunky version

that I can't wait to get my needles into!)

Most of the knits and sweaters, 

I did what I always do, 

"I can just make that for me!" 

But I can't make shoes...yet!

 

My clog fetish has not diminished. 

I ADORE THESE CLOG BOOTS! 

I need to replace my Uggs and my Clogs so...

You know what I'm thinking! 

Kill two shoes with one purchase! 

Don't miss the HOME section as you browse their website! 

 

I'm crazy about this basket set! I really really want them! 

And this doorstop is begging me to make him! 

Last but not least and surely something to be cast onto my needles 

as soon as possible, ADORABLE wool snood by Jago! 

LOVE the yellow and the pink combo! 

 

(I bet we can find a good combo in Plymouth Baby Alpaca Grande or Spud & Chloe Outer! 

It's washable and dryable and the color palate is perfect for fun projects like this! PrettyStuff, pick your combo!

MaryRives, how about Carolina Blue and White?! Julia, Black & Gold GO TERRIERS!)