Brown paper packages...




Brown paper packages tied up with string. These are just a few of my favorite things.This weekend I added a little holiday cheer to the cottage considering I will be spending way too much time in there from now till Christmas. I almost feel like Im in Santas workshop while Im working in the cottage. Christmas music now fills the air and I think my cottage friends like it just fine.
Speaking of cottage friends... Kaylee came home with a very tiny bundle of joy. Please meet our newest member to the cottage...her name is Heidi Ray (she is not a kitty but a very tiny puppy). She has already found her place nestled in while I work. Alley is loving on her just fine but Lola is having a rough time getting used to her being the new baby. Im sure she will adjust after some time and special kitty treats.
    Guess you may be wondering who the winner is for the giveaway last week. I'm off to do that now and will announce it soon. Thank all of you for being so kind and helping me out. You guys rock..really~

41 comments:

Cheryl said...

Hi Susie!
Love the way you staretd your post. I started singing and hummbin' that song I read that.
You look like you are busy with lotsa Christmas orders.
I love how you decorated the chandelier. Loving those glittery snowflakes.

Jackie said...

Beautiful wrapping! Love the chandelier and the new kitty!!

Beth@The Stories of A to Z said...

Now if only my voice sounded like Julie Andrew's as I'm singing here! Your package is gorgeous and congrats on the new fur baby :).

Beautifully Inspired said...

I am also singing in my head!! I just love those vintage keys.. I have been eyeing them in your shop for a while!! If only I had your talent!!

Nicole

www.sobeautifullyinspired.blogspot.com

www.ourcountrychic.blogspot.com

LuLu said...

Your Santa's workshop is such a treat... your newest addition would delight my chickadees... it's on their Christmas list... hmmm wrapped in brown with ribbon meowing would be rather cute,
xo,
LuLu

Laura Trevey said...

gorgeous wrapping!!

Nancy said...

Ah, Suze, a girl after my own heart :) love the snowflakes on the chandy!!

Love the Decor! said...

You got me singing. Christmas music is one of MY favorite things!!

duchess said...

I love spreading that Christmas cheer around - love that little bundle of joy as well.

vintage girl at heart said...

Gosh girl it all sounds so cozy and cheerful!!!
I wish you many happy days in your wonderfully cute lil' workshop with your furry babies!!!
I just love visiting you!! Always makes me smile!!

~ RM said...

Love that tag! We are doing all Christmas gifts in brown craft paper this year- I think it will be simple and beautiful!
That kitty is too cute!!

Nicole said...

I'll bet your cottage is like Santa's workshop! I can't wait to hear about all your fabulous Christmas crafts!

Six in One Hand said...

I LURRRRVVVVE the chandie and the puppy.....sooooo cute!

southerninspiration said...

You've mentioned several of MY favorite things!!! Fun seeing all your newness!!! ;)

Suzanne

Leslie said...

oh my goodness...that is the sweetest little puppy!!!

Sherri S said...

Congrats on the new addition! I love brown paper and string for presents. You can dress it up so well and yours is beautiful. The snow flakes are gorgeous from the chandy!

Walking on Sunshine... said...

Yes, I also love brown paper for wrapping presents. When my daughter was around 4 we made tons of wrapping paper using the brown paper and stamps. It was great! Enjoy your day!

Empty Nest Full Life said...

Lots of beautiful things going on around your place, and what a cute bundle of joy. Have a blessed week. Jackie

Darlene said...

Now that beautiful song is in my head! Awwww I can't wait to see more of the new baby member. It does look very little. Hope you have a great day crafting in the cottage.

Wendy @ The Shabby Nest said...

Can't wait to see the rest of your decorations!

Deb said...

Beautiful! Welcome little Heidi Ray ♥

maría cecilia said...

Good morning Susie, that brown paper package is cute and simple, a lovely thing. I adore your lamp with those hanging snowflakes, beautiful, and your very little Heidi Ray is just lovely, how nice to be with her while you do your wonderful handcraftings.
Muchos cariños
María Cecilia

the undomesticated wife said...

I love the simplicity of the package!

Cute kitty!

Amanda @ Serenity Now said...

Now I have that song in my head. :) Cute cute furry baby. Love the name! :)

Darlene said...

We do brown packages every year as one of our traditions. SO easy, yet so classy.
ADORABLE new family member!

Susan S. said...

ME TOO...have that song in my head! Great pic of the new "baby"....what a sweetie! At first I thought it was a little kitten....hehehe.

thepaperroSe said...

cute puppy! completes your shop. And I love your typewriter keys

Mandi Shandi said...

I can just see you working away in that cottage with the Christmas music blaring! The puppy is adorable.

Cynthia K. said...

Hi there! My first time here to visit. Heidi is a sweet little puppy - makes me what to hold her warm little body. Looks like she made her self right at home very quickly.

Look around at a few past posts and decided to follow...

Cynthia K. (Beauty and Blessins)

Draffin Bears said...

Hi Susie,

I loved the thought of your studio, being like working in Santa's workshop.
I love your new little fur baby, so sweet.

happy week
Hugs
Carolyn

Runner Mom said...

That baby is just precious! Wish I was closer to come and love on her!
Hugs!
Susan

Love your cute things,girl!!

Claudia said...

I love your vintage keys - I can't help but think they would look fabulous on my stairway wall - the light from the skylight hits it perfectly.

The little puppy is so cute - can't wait to see more photos!

Kat said...

Aaaawwwwww Maaaaaaaaaan! You had a giveaway and I missed it!

hi-d said...

That's funny...if you wouldn't have said so, I thought that was a cat. Cute!

Ruth said...

Your cottage looks so great. What wonderful ideas to fill your space.

What a precious little puppy. What kind of dog is it?

Ruth

HeathahLee said...

What a precious puppy! And I hate I missed the giveaway. Bleh. Just too much going on to keep up bloggin'.

RootsAndWingsCo said...

I LOVE a brown paper package! Who doesn't! You've hit on all my favorites...well, except the people in my life...
To be in my own winter-ized cottage, crafting away, with Christmas music playing?! Be still my beating heart! Lucky you.
The kitten/puppy looks adorable, and I'm not even an animal lover (well I love them, I just have enough babies of the human variety that take up all my time first!).

Rebecca of the R&W Gals

janae said...

Susie~
I LOVE your little cottage aka Santa's Workshop...wish I was one of Santa's elves :) Puppy is so sweet!
Janae

Katy said...

What kind of puppy is it? Precious and so are the sweet things you've been making.

heatherbell said...

I think that's my brown paper package... I picked it up today and I am in heaven! I'm saving the tag too!

Katie said...

That new little baby is a chihuahua, isn't it?? My little baby has ears just like that!