Peeking At Pillows

The Pillow Parade is being hosted by Kari and Kijsa, at their blog; http://kariandkijsa.blogspot.com/ .We decided to join in by posting just a few of the many pillows for sale at HiHo right now. Pillows are one of the easiest ways to up date, refresh and or change a room for the season.Thanks for peeking! Be sure to swing by the Pillow Parade for more fun...

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PINK SHOP SATURDAY and a carnival...

Well as promised this week the pinks are all current items on sale at HiHo. I tried to take shots from a lot of different rooms of the shop, I thought it would be more interesting. This first picture was taken with fellow pinkie Jeanne in mind. Be sure to visit her blog at http://backyardneighbor.typepad.com/ especially if you love Poodles. These pink cast iron Poodle bookends have a great retro look, we have other breeds too. But not in pink... Sometimes, I'm very lucky and get an old item that has never been used. These brand new in the box His and Hers pink towels are from the 60's. The pink roses peeking out from behind are the graphics from the top of the box.

Hand painted and in very good condition this framed Lion's Club honor roll has the most charming pink boarder.

I like to imagine the father that handed out the new cigars from this pink box.

I let Humphrey pick his favorite pinks from the shop too. A pretty pink food dish, a pink vintage squeaky dog toy and a friend who doesn't bark sitting on a pink pillow.

To continue having fun take a look at Beverly's blog...
http://howsweetthesound.typepad.com/

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HiHo Carnival Parade

It's a very exciting Saturday when we can celebrate with a Parade!!!

So lets make some noise for Lisa Kettel of Carnival Soiree for she and many other blogging wonders have joined to make today magical.

On with the show!All the fun happens after I go home and the shop comes alive... These marching friends live at HiHo waiting for a new home....

they gather, dance and march in delight....

...pausing for spectators....

...even the stars come out!!

...and then they finish with a ride on the Carousel and a cookie. That must be why I'm always finding crumbs on the rug...hmmm.

THE END

*Join the Carnival by going to http://thecarnivalsoiree.blogspot.com/ don't eat too much cotton candy!

Gee That Was Good!

Confessions of a late night blogger....
this desk is a mess, my make-up is smudged, my feet are really cold and I just had the most amazing bowl of ice cream topped with...HiHo's chocolate raspberry liqueur sauce....

VOTE FOR HIHO

For years now I have heard lovely complements like "This store is like walking into a magazine!"... "Your shop must be featured in a magazine!"..." I'm sure you and the shop have at least been in Hudson Valley Magazine"...and I always answer nope, nope, nope, OH! HOW I WISH... and now is my chance....
Hudson Valley Magazine's March issue has a ballot for, The Best Of In The Hudson Valley. Yup... that's right! I'm coming right out and asking each of you to locate an issue and vote for HiHo. You can't vote on line and must mail the ballot. You must vote for at least 25 categories throughout the valley for the ballot to be valid. I am requesting that you do a write-in vote for HiHo as the best Christmas Shop in the Valley. The write-in space is at the bottom of the ballot.
I realize the chances are slim, that HiHo will be recognized in this year's Best Of. However, I do think we could get the attention of the magazines staff! Lets get Gardiner on the map! You have my gratitude...

As Mr. HiHo says, " Vote early and often". He can always make me laugh....

A Movie and Some Popcorn

I came across this picture of Charlie Chaplin. It made me smile...it's just how the media would have us all believing our neighbors are fairing in the current economic state.

Of course most of us would be holding on to our lap tops and sipping a Star Bucks. Oh, and talking on our cell phones...really folks we are fine.

May I suggest an old Charlie Chaplin movie and some popcorn.

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Spring Forward

We had our first taste of Spring today. The snow seems to be disappearing and birds were everywhere. The weather was beautiful. It was a day that makes you believe Spring is on the way and the tulips planted in the fall will bloom. The little town of Gardiner was buzzing with the hope of Spring. I want more, more, more days like today...to share with happy hopeful people.
I think she is referring to the snow and bitter winds....Spring forward!

I have found all kinds of new and wonderful blogs as a result of joining in Pink Saturday. My favorite post so far, was one on Hollywood Regency style. Take a look at Tristan's blog he is having a give-a-way too. http://tristanrobin.blogspot.com/ He is celebrating 50 followers! ( notice the owl umbrella stand in the foreground of the first photo on Tristan's pink post,hmmm......look familiar? It's available at HiHo! )