Was the Mayan Lyin'?

From an abode lover Christy Hawks . . .

So the world is supposed to be ending today huh? That's bad.

I never found out who let the dogs out, the way to get to Sesame Street, why Dora doesn't just use Google maps, why we don't ever see the headline "Psychic Wins Lottery", why women can't put on mascara with their mouth closed, why "abbreviated" is such a long word, why lemon juice is made with artificial flavor yet dish-washing liquid is made with real lemons, why they sterilize the needle for lethal injections, why do you have to "put your two cents in" but it's only a "penny for your thoughts"? Where's that extra penny going to? Why did Joanie love Chachi? If a deaf person has to go to court is it still called a hearing? Can a hearse carrying a corpse drive in the carpool lane? Does the alphabet song and twinkle twinkle little star have the same tune? Why did you just try to sing those two previous songs? And just what is Victoria's secret?

You see, the world just has to keep going. I have too many questions...

Dear new abode paris flea market

I love you.  There, I said it.  I thought I loved you before your extreme makeover but I realize this new love is a mature love, a grown up love, yep, I'm just that shallow.

The old abode was bright and obvious, while you, my darling are subtle, smoky and lingering like an early autumn bonfire

Whenever I see you I want to stay 

you comfort me

H2O no!

Glenn sends his son, Evan to bed. Five minutes later, Evan screams downstairs, “Dad! Can you get me a glass of water?” Glenn says, “No. You had your chance.”

After a minute Evan screams again, “Dad! Can you get me a glass of water?” Glenn says, “No. I told you, you had your chance. If you ask one more time, I’ll come up there and spank you.”

After a short silence, the father hears, “Dad! When you come up to spank me, can you bring me a glass or water?”

We're drowning here at our new location - roof leaks abound.  We are madly curating around the lakes and it's looking fantastic!

Our artisan fair "made in the 801" will be pushed to December 1st to allow us to dry out.  We hope to be open this Saturday for your shopping enjoyment.

Look forward to seeing you and to you seeing us!

Miles to go before we sleep

Busting our b*tts and working hard for the money, so hard for it honey!  New shop is almost completely painted - THANKS STEFI AND BASH!!  Sorting, packing and returning continues - THANKS MEGAN AND KYLE!!  
Now on to move the shop, and the secret treasures we have been hoarding (yep, I said it) for years!

NOVEMBER 13 is the big day!!!

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So much happening at abode . . . and we're not even open yet!  Painting is almost done and it looks delish, can I say?

In high gear to open on November 13 and our grand re-opening on November 17, AND hosting KSL's Studio 5 on November 21.

Other than that just a lazy day at the beach!

Looking forward to seeing you soon!

I do not ask for other gems;


Flashing with frost and fire

The sky's undying diadems

Shall be my love's attire.

Emeralds, that into rubies melt

Upon the brow of night,

I've taken from Orion's belt

To make her girdle bright.
(JEWELS. A YOUNG MAN TO A MERCHANT by Herbert Asquith)
Look at these beauties . . .a new vendor for August!  You'll want to snap up every one of her treasures to make your girdle bright (OK LOL, I have no idea how many I would have to buy to cover my girdle let alone make it bright! . . . )