It's a little quiet around here right now, I know. We are bustling, double-time, at Black Apple Headquarters, so I've been struggling to find the moments to pop in to le blog!
I don't have tons to show or tell today, but I am really loving a few outside things that have come inside temporarily...
I've only gotten flowers a few times in my life, and to mark the big 10,000 milestone in the shop, Josiah had this pretty bouquet sent to me (there are some irises and other more showy flowers, but I was mostly into the really little ones!).
And, for some reason, I always equally enjoy the way flower stems appear in clear vases:
And the centerpiece of the apartment right now is this, of course:
There is usually a tiny grey cat snuggling underneath (which could explain why the tree skirt is all jacked up).
Happy Friday, sweet applets!
I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend as we creep into December.
Comments (28)
Ohhh Christmas tree! Oh Christmas tree! I wish I could put one up this year but since my place is on the market I can;t really deocrate. Very pretty though. Oh and btw, you ahve a nod on decor8.blogspot.com from Holly
www.projectblancoyd.typepad.com · November 30, 2007 at 12:47 PM
yay your tree! It is so pretty :D
congrats again and again on the sales :D
Lauren · November 30, 2007 at 12:50 PM
Oh, your flowers are just lovely....there must be something in the air...I just posted about the flowers I got(for myself....sigh)...mine are not of the living variety. : )
Your tree looks ever so cozy there! :)
Happy 10,000 sales!! That's amazing! :)
marjorie · November 30, 2007 at 01:24 PM
congrats on the big 10,000, Emily! (you're such a rockstar!)
and my oh my ... here I am bemoaning the fact that it just doesn't feel much like Christmas around here ... and you go and do something like post that amazing cozy corner. Oh, what I'd give to curl up in that chair and bask in the glow. Thanks for sharing =)
sarah · November 30, 2007 at 01:31 PM
*sigh* That is the best Christmas picture I have seen yet. I will be putting up my white tree today and hanging lights outside on the front porch. I hope to have photo's up on my blog tonight. I can't wait! And I agree with you on the stems in the water. ;)
xo
Jessicafied · November 30, 2007 at 01:56 PM
funny to read "jacked up" coming from you
carrie · November 30, 2007 at 02:07 PM
I am so glad that I just happened to find your website today. I was feeling semi-creative but now you've really inspired me!!
Thank you.
krystal · November 30, 2007 at 02:35 PM
"And, for some reason, I always equally enjoy the way flower stems appear in clear vases."
True observers always love the underbellies =)
Cirilia · November 30, 2007 at 03:34 PM
Love the reflections of the lights on the floor. :o)
You might have posted about this earlier, but I haven't had a chance to catch up yet - did you see there's a new Wizard of Oz type miniseries on SciFi channel?? I just saw a commercial for it today and it looks really neat. http://www.scifi.com/tinman/
Jenny Rebecca · November 30, 2007 at 04:45 PM
Beautiful tree! Congrats on your milestone - what an amazing achievement! :)
Rebecca · November 30, 2007 at 05:29 PM
Aw! How sweet!! I've only had flowers sent a few times myself; once by my grammy when I was sick, and then twice by my boy. ;) lol. your's are so pretty!!!
And your apartment looks so pretty!!! :)
Have a lovely weekend!
Casey · November 30, 2007 at 06:41 PM
Miss Lovely,
I LOVE your tree!! Oh, and all your wall hangings are even more dreamy with the tree lights!! Don't white lights make everything sigh worthy, in a good way!!!
Oh, lovely flowers, swooooon....
It was one year ago that I found your blog, and it became a little part of my visual world, of my reading world, of the fun and charm and delightment you share!
How wonderful.... Off to a soiree! I have my chocoflan creation in tow! xxo
ps: Envision me in a Charlie Brown Special, me and Peppermint pattie, singing a yippeee song for your shop and all of its amazingness!!! I am so delighted for vous!!!
A Fanciful Twist · November 30, 2007 at 06:58 PM
I discovered this blog last night and spent a few hours catching up with your world.. absolutely amazing, talented and beautiful!
So many times I'd look at a picture or read a passage and think, now there's a girl I'd definitely be friends with!
The apartment looks gorgeous, have a great weekend and congratulations on the shop news!!
Nat · December 01, 2007 at 05:38 AM
A mitten on the top of the tree is fantastic! Stroke of genius!
Shanon · December 01, 2007 at 09:19 AM
How cute! I wish we could see the little kitty! Have a great weekend!
♥Lisa
Lisa M · December 01, 2007 at 10:35 AM
Merry Christmas! I just ordered 2 of your prints for my daughter, Bella, for Christmas. I purchased the "Bella" print for her, and I picked out the "Illustrated Girl" as well.
My Bella is 12, she is a world travel (France, Italy) and a artist herself. I know your work will be a treasured Christmas gift. I'm so glad I found them.
Melanie1976 · December 01, 2007 at 02:52 PM
I came across your black apple paintings randomly and I love them! Thanks for your beautiful work!
Lori · December 01, 2007 at 07:15 PM
I came across your black apple paintings randomly and I love them! Thanks for your beautiful work!
Lori · December 01, 2007 at 07:15 PM
I came across your black apple paintings randomly and I love them! Thanks for your beautiful work!
Lori · December 01, 2007 at 07:16 PM
i love this -- no one ever takes pictures of the stems!
Molly Burkett · December 02, 2007 at 01:04 AM
What could be lovelier than Emily's Christmas tree? Thanks for a little bit of Christmas cozy from Africa.
Dina · December 02, 2007 at 11:00 AM
hey! I think we have the same living room wall color. neat!
Julie · December 02, 2007 at 11:56 AM
hey! I think we have the same living room wall color. neat!
Julie · December 02, 2007 at 11:57 AM
hey! I think we have the same living room wall color. neat!
Julie · December 02, 2007 at 11:57 AM
hey! I think we have the same living room wall color. neat!
Julie · December 02, 2007 at 11:57 AM
Oh, this makes me wish I had enough room for a tree of my own! Love the mitten on top.
scaredy-cat · December 02, 2007 at 03:52 PM
Your Christmas tree is simply wonderful! What a nice, cozy little photo. :0)
Holly Hanks · December 03, 2007 at 01:40 AM
How are you keeping up in that lovely apartment that is so cozy and lovely it begs for a sweet nap? :) I admire you Miss Emily!
tiffany · December 03, 2007 at 10:36 PM