Paper lanterns that the hubby and I found to hang in the Gravy Baby’s nursery; when I showed the Gravy Baby, his jaw literally dropped.
Well, it’s official.
As of Wednesday this week, our house now looks like Southeast Asia threw up in it. It only took us 18 months of living in this part of the world to get here, but we’re here now, and I don’t think there’s any going back. At every outdoor market, side alley pushcart, chintzy Chinatown craft shop that we’ve happened upon since moving here in whatever country, you can count on me to pick up the odd (usually fake) artifact, trinket or painting.
Amy, I’m not judging your moves. This Christmas I ordered my nieces and nephews placemats with our mugs printed large format across them. Ann, you know JJ’s Facebook profile pic? Yep, the kiddos are getting Mexican fiesta JJ on one of their placemats. I was petrified they wouldn’t know us and refused to let it happen. Now we’re moving home in a matter of weeks and I feel like the most vain Aunt on the planet. Do my nieces and nephews need these placemats now that we’ll be down the street? Is that creepy??
I would suggest just framing some pretty wrapping paper, but it would probably be Asian inspired. There is a photographer I met last summer who I love and immediately bought several of his pieces. In fact one of them, paper plane, would go well with Bennett’s yellow and grey motif. His website it http://www.cliftonhenri.com
What’s so wrong with sending you a pic so my nephew will warm up to me instantaneously??
Placemats? Brilliant! What else can I put my face on? We will see!
Courtney: oh. my. god. Do not encourage Amy. By the time she gets here in 3 weeks we’re going to have our house plastered with her face!
Liz: I’m checking out Clifton Henri. Thanks for the suggestion!
I asked my brother to get a webcam for his house for my birthday so I could chat with my nephews (and they wouldn’t forget me!). Amy, i see nothing wrong with your plan!