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Look who wandered into the lanai today. And please, no comments about rabid turtles - LOL. (Every time I post about wildlife, I get a rabies lecture. You'd think rabies was a pandemic. There has been ONE death from rabies in the history of this country from a rabid raccoon BTW).
The raffia turtle is huge and has a galvanized metal interior so he can be filled with ice and beverages for entertaining. My HG find yesterday. So cute. And to the person who keeps commenting complaining every single time I post about HomeGoods, please please please go away. Because HomeGoods is not going away. It's one of the few normal things I do away from my house nowadays. I am wondering how long it will take for HomeGoods to tap into the whole wicker/rattan craze in interior design. I can't wait.
BTW, the bar cart, wicker pineapples, calligraphy brushes, and tortoiseshell decanters are all from HG. I feel that the lanai has sort of a British Colonial island vibe that I like a lot. I love the idea of an orchid collection in the lanai too. Speaking of orchids, I have been reading up on growing orchids on trees and have received several questions on the subject and I have also had questions about my alligator topiary, so both will be the subject of tomorrow's post - God willing and the creek don't rise.
And from my garden this morning....
Love the British Colonial island vibe. It is looking good. Enjoy what you enjoy.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much.
DeleteSo much fun watching your progress. Whoever is leaving nastygrams about Home Goods, there are lots of other places on the internet, or maybe just go for a walk. 😀 I brought lots of garden stools, blue & white porcelain, and statues when I moved home from Hong Kong only to find that Home Goods was full of it. Why did I drag all that stuff across the ocean?
ReplyDeleteAnd moving stuff is expensive!
DeleteI love your posts about your Home Goods finds! Home Goods is like a treasure hunt. The turtle is adorable. It’s cool that it has multiple functions. I have always loved British Conial style. The contrast of dark wood and lighter walls is such a beautiful contrast. I also love campaign furniture especially with brass accents.
ReplyDeleteI can’t wait to hear of your next Home Goods adventure! Have fun.
Thanks so much. I love the Mary McDonald red leather campaign chair I found at HG. It's one of my favorite finds of all time.
DeleteLove British colonial style and everything in your lanai. Your HG karma is amazing.
ReplyDeleteThanks. I have really spent no time or money on it at all yet, but I am focusing on it next. It's a great space.
DeleteMoney and style are not the same thing. You are great inspiration with your Goodwill and HomeGoods finds that treasures can be found everywhere if you have an eye for style like you do in spades. I love your blog.
ReplyDeleteI appreciate your comment - thank you.
DeleteWHY oh WHY would anyone c/o about HomeGoods....love everything you are doing!
ReplyDeleteThe person wants me to post on serious/important/historic/antique Chinoiserie that few can afford. Whatever. Thank you!
DeleteLove every inch of this!!! And the turtle: WOW! He is awesome!!! Some people....I swear!
ReplyDeleteThank you. It is a fun space to decorate.
DeleteOh, that turtle! He's gorgeous and charming! Your HG must be the best HG in the country. :)
ReplyDeleteI seriously lucked out!
DeleteYou know what? I haven't been to Home Goods since this nightmare started. Today I am masking up and going in! Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteHope you had luck.
DeleteOMG, your alligator topiary, I love it! (I have a large ivy covered deer topiary in my back yard - more in keeping with northern CA.) And those cascading white and yellow flowers are beautiful. What are they?
ReplyDeleteI love topiary - I had a boxwood squirrel in NOVA. Those are orchids.
DeleteOh, pleazzzze. If someone doesn't like your HG crush,just let it go.I agree with above enjoy what you enjoy and if the reader is so offended, she should create a her own blog! Would I decorate my house like yours? No (probably because I lack good karma HG finds). But does reading your blog make me smile? YES! Enjoy your day.
ReplyDeleteI am thick skinned- just hoping the person does go away now. LOL
DeleteLove the turtle! Was in HG yesterday for the first time since March and they really have scaled back on their inventory. I could actually get down the aisles which was nice. I saw a fair amount of blue and white porcelain and thought of you😊
ReplyDeleteI thought it was very difficult to navigate before and prefer it now. And the staff there is wonderful.
DeleteLove, love love that bar cart. British Colonial is my thing.
ReplyDeleteAnd the bar cart was $79.99 at HomeGoods!
DeleteLove hearing about your Homegoods finds! And remember Bombay Company? I miss that store!
ReplyDeleteI loved Bombay Company. I miss it too.
DeleteThat lanai will be magazine worthy after you’re done. What a great space to decorate!
ReplyDeleteThanks - I am just starting on it but it is a great space with that view.
Deletelove the turtle!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks - so fun!
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