Thursday, January 1, 2009

CHANGES

While the shop is getting refreshed for the new year so is my blog! Notice the blog is now open for comments...and I'm sure to continue updates over the next few weeks.
I spent today doing the dreaded, take down the Christmas decor.( wish it was that easy) I am all too well aware that this is just the first of many, many days of packing greens, untangling lights, sucking up weeks of dust bunnies, struggling with Rubbermaid containers and running the stairs to the Christmas room. That being said, I reward myself by doing over rooms in new colors and themes, as each sheds it's holiday luster. Now I don't want you to run over right away thinking the shop is all fresh and new after only one day....however I'm very pleased to be able to tease you with the beginnings of things to come.
IN THE MAIN ROOM (HEADLINER) WE ARE GOING TO FEATURE BLACK AND WHITE, THE THEME IS... READ ALL ABOUT IT!

THE HOTHOUSE AREA FEATURES WARM GREEN HUES IN A SETTING PERFECT FOR WINTER ENTERTAINING
Well wish me luck as I continue on my quest for a refreshed shop. I know many of you are working at home to take back your living spaces from the holiday season and I applaud your efforts. I would like to leave you with one of my HiHo Hints...pizza boxes work wonderfully for ornament storage.

Missing Claudia Already

The new year is bitter sweet here at HiHo. A member of our family is leaving. Claudia is going to San Diego for the remainder of this winter season and through the spring. All is well, she is going on business and will be working in lots of sunshine. However we will miss her terribly. She promises to return to her HiHo family in July.
CLAUDIA AT THE FLEA MARKET
THIS PAST FALL
In her absence I will like to envision her hunting McCoy pottery at flea markets on the West Coast. I hope the time passes quickly. Love you!