I'm dreaming of a White Christmas...

I always like to have a theme going.  This year, at the store it is, All is Calm.  All is Bright. I am also excited about an upcoming ski trip to Colorado.  We will be heading to Crested Butte in early February, which will be here, before we know it. Have you ever been to Crested Butte ( CB to the locals)? It is an amazing little town, with healthy, active people and with a plethora of yummy restaurants.   It is also where I met my husband and where we still have nice friends.  It is a special place; I highly recommend it.
As I type this, I am drinking my favorite coffee, in  ALL the  world, that we have shipped to us every 5 weeks from CB.  I have blogged about it before, but worth a link again.  Charming and breakfast burritos to die for.  Anyway,  here is a product from Finland that we are selling at the store, and that will be in the bottom of my boy's stockings this year...
Currently, it is also by my desk and I am constantly squeezing it.   It is like a "stress" ball, but filled with positive energy.  It sounds like the crunch of snow.  It is amazing!  Each one is handmade and unique, but again, it sounds like crunching SNOW.  I love it.

These stuffed animals are so cool and realistic...I could easily revert back to my childhood, and  take them all home.  In particular, this Snow Leopard  really speaks to me.  You should see his eyes, ICE BLUE. Many years ago, now, Tallahassee Junior Museum had visiting Snow Leopards.  I could have watched them for days.  What an amazing feline.  We have a great selection of animals ranging from falcons to kiwi birds.  Come see!

A darling book!  Have you seen our darling children's wrapping paper?  Yes, it involves snow, and critters, and children!

Yes, the little crab lives in the penguin, and can come out to play... and yes, we have other others...
bear in a cave, owl in a tree, fabulous tee-pee, and arrows!  LOVE! LOVE!

I can't remember where I "dragged" this image from, but it speaks to me!  All is Calm, All is Bright!
Remember, we ship all the time and I will be glad to assist you...  Warm Winter Wishes, Nan

A month ago TODAY!

Pretty on the inside, and the outside.

A month ago TODAY,  I was running around like a crazed woman.  I had a walkie talkie in one hand, my iphone in another, and I was just screaming in general.  I took multi-tasking to another level.  I was a WEDDING PLANNER!  It turned out almost perfect, and the few details that didn't get executed, were only noticed by me.  However, my sweet Bride, Megan was perfection, and she was pleased as pink punch!  The Groom was as wonderful, as he is Handsome.  Congratulations to you both, you made it worth all the while.  I wish you a life time of happiness, and lots of laughter along the way! I will be raising my glass to you both tonight. Cheers and love, Nan

P.S.  Check back in tomorrow for more pictures, as I will begin, the long list of "THANK YOU'S"!

Shanna Murray did custom Decals, we sell them at Firefly too!

Manzanita branches were on half of our tables.

WOW ZA! 

These were the gift crates, delivered to our guest's rooms. They were filled with local, yummy cheese
straws, Dillon's Chocolate covered pecans, and Bulliet Bourbon.
We also had a fun "Greetings from Thomasville" booklet, with the weekend's festivities.
In the little pink zig zag bags were "Good Mornin' Sunshine( aleve), and Plop, Plop, Fizz, Fizz(alka setzer )!
The heart with antlers, were a theme throughout the wedding, and I happened upon an antique mount, which I gave to Megan at her Bridal Luncheon.

Now that is what I call a Wedding Party.

Fabulous Tents

My cute brother on the left, and his equally cute friend, John on the right!

Megan being sewn in her dress!  Barbara, very
cooly, sewing her in! Where was I? Thankful, I was not there.
I would have, not so cooly, spontaneously combusted on site.
Actually, I think I was getting dressed in the port a loo, and
washing face in the water cooler dispenser.  Seriously.

Where we didn't have Manzanita branches, we had these amazing flowers.
RAM ROCKS!

See you tomorrow!

Rebecca Wood is coming to town, and yes that is better than SANTA!

I heart R.Wood.  I heart these Pokeberry Platters!  I can not wait to see them.  Just in case, my husband is reading, which he is not... I am putting it out to the universe.  I would spontaneous combust on site, if  I ever were to own a painting by this lady.  Preferably a still life with lots of blues and whites.
Maybe, one day, in the near future Rebecca will do a show of her paintings at the Firefly.  I have only been begging since we opened FIFTEEN years ago...so maybe in the SPRING this Birthday wish will come true.  Come See Rebecca and Hugh!  Tomorrow Friday, November 18th, starting at 11:30.  Best, Nan

P.S. I heart that new GREEN background color!

FIREFLY is FIFTEEN, Part 2.

Hello Everyone!  Here is Firefly's Schedule of Events for Friday, November 18, 2011.  Hugh Acheson,will be signing his Cookbook, A New Turn in the South, this Friday from 11:30AM  to 5 PM.  Unfortunately, he will not be able to stay later than that, as he has to fly out that evening, so that he can make an appearance on The Early Show, CBS. Pretty Cool.  So basically, come have several books signed on Friday, and watch him on Saturday morning, with your cup of java, knowing that you have meet a really nice, cool Chef and took care of some serious Christmas gifts.  Rebecca of R.Wood Studio is bringing some great platters, as well as vases that have birds and flowers on them! Awesome.  I imagine she will be dropping them off that morning as well.  She will be in and out all day ( she LOVES to poke around Thomasville), and back in for festivities at 4:00 to 7pm.  We have some die hard R.Wood fans, including myself, ( I am the President of her Fan Club), so I know y'all will be stalking THE  Firefly, and I understand completely.  I have had my R.Wood Pottery problem since my Freshman year in Athens.  One STUDIO Sale long, long time ago, it snowed that night and morning like a banshee.  Did that stop me?  Hell no!  Did it stop everyone else?  Hell yes!  I fish tailed all the way there in my blue Isuzu hatchback, and of course, was the first one, at 8:50 that morning.   I remember, Rebecca, just shaking her head and laughing, "You would be the FIRST one here." Of course, I would be.  I am a subtle Stalker!   So stalk away, and leave us cell phone numbers and we will try to call you as soon, as Rebecca walks in the door.  We will also be debuting an artist, Leslie Fendig, who makes yummy jewelry. I have been trying to make contact with her for years.  Who knew St. Simon's Island could be so far away!  Anyway, the stars have finally aligned( or subtle stalking) and I have a beautiful collection of her one of a kind jewelry, that will need to be on your Christmas Wish List. Last, but not least, Stop by for some YUMMY cupcakes and Champagne, and raise your glass, as we toast to Firefly, past, present, and FUTURE! 4PM to 7PM .Cheers, Nan

Firefly and Frasier Fir

Today was chilly.  Today felt good. Today was hoppin' at the Firefly, so a BIG THANK YOU! Tonight, I am burning a HOLIDAY candle that is just so clean and crisp, and looking forward to Sunday... I just enjoyed some butternut squash soup with cayenne, curry, toasted almond slivers on top, and a sip or two of  a nice Cote du Rhone.  Perfect.  Have a great Sunday, Nan

P.S.We have the ENTIRE Thyme's Frasier Fir Collection exclusively in Thomasville.   Starting on Friday( Firefly's BIRTHDAY BASH) , November 18th, spend $50  or more and receive a complimentary Frasier Fir votive( limited to the first 72 customers).   Hugh Acheson will be in the store, starting around 2:00 pm.  We have been promoting him from 4:30 to 7, but now he has to fly to NYC to be on CBS, The Early Show the next morning!  I thought I was busy!  Anyway, it is all good, because he will be in the store a lot longer and giving everyone an opportunity to meet and greet with him.  Also, if Friday is still is a conflict for you, come anytime next week and purchase a book, or two, or three or four and we will have him sign it for you.  Signing off again, Nan


P.S.S. - Did I mention REBECCA of R.WOOD STUDIO...rockin' the house again...now Zzzzzzzz.

Foxy Part 2.

Holiday Dishtowel- Fox and Present

Have you seen this fabulous line in Firefly?  We have linen dinner napkins with tee-pees, acorns, bunnies, etc... We have fantastic dish towels with deer, bears, foxes, and even a Christmas YETI.  I recently did a custom rehearsal dinner napkin for a New Zealand Groom and a Georgia Bride.  Translation a KIWI bird and a Georgia Peach. Darling.

Commissioned napkin.

when it comes to technology...

When it comes to TECHNOLOGY, I am dangerous. Seriously, Dangerous.  So why in the hell, this photo came up, I will never know. Again Dangerous or MAYBE meant to be. This was literally out my back door, in Scotland a couple of summers ago. This was literally only half of my view point. This was 90 degrees of my 180.  Yes, pretty darn sweet, and Yes, I knew it every time I gazed out; It took my breath away.   A reflective pause for sure.