I managed to get all my Christmas shopping done early this year, but hey - I work here, so I kinda sorta have no excuse. But if YOU need to...

what is your favorite purchase you've ever made at Abode and WHY? Aaaah thanks Becky.  Your daughter has impeccable taste, we can t...

Abode had the pleasure of furnishing a Santa photo shoot for City Weekly and Craft Sabbath.  Were you there? Merm and Ven Kat were. ( ...

What is it about the holidays that makes that one-upping family member so much more aggravating?  You know who I'm talking about, righ...

that Abode is a crafter's HEAVEN?  If you're going the handmade route for Christmas be sure to follow our blog to receive 10% o...

Bird cages, beads, and boas.  Disco balls and deer.  You'll just have to come into the store to see the rest of Abode's Christmas...

"What is that feeling when you're driving away from people and they recede on the plain till you see their specks dispersing? — it...

chrome and formica retro diner table.  I know what you're thinking, you're in love right?  I just think the two of you should ge...

Why must you be so stinkin cute?  You're making the rest of us look bad! I am in awe of her Christmas tree from last year.  The epitom...

Ya'll may think I'm a Scrouge but I have got to say that I just don't like most Christmas music!  However, I was stoked when I...

(so shop at Abode.)

Now this is our kinda Christmas!  Found over at this rad girl's blog. PS If you like this look you should think about heading over to...

to buy only local, hand made or secondhand for Christmas this year .  the plan for mr abode's robe is more entertaining than i could hav...

so if you're like merm and i and you've accepted the "shop local" challenge you may feel like running for the hills (and b...

mr abode is Indian, y'know and he says some pretty funny things and here is one of them - he mentioned that someone has a hobby of ...

Dressing a wee one this season?  Vintage baby clothing makes me swoon . . . and this is a fraction of what we have in store!  Makes me want ...

we are thankful for you, all of the interesting conversations, diverse opinions, shared interests and love of the fun, funky functional.  ha...

day 2 the challenge:  buy only local, hand made or secondhand for Christmas this year ever had that experience when you are fasting or p...

day 1 I threw down the gauntlet and issued the challenge to buy only local, hand made or secondhand for Christmas this year and immediatel...

can I do it?  resist the urge to park my butt and shop online or run to the BIG BOX stores, can i resist the red bulls-eye, the blue light, ...