a trip to the library & housewarming

me and the O-man was driving around doing errands yesterday and in between I managed a trip to the library... which I hardly ever do anymore, mostly becuase I enjoy buying my books... But I never buy books on interior, they are too expencive, and I mostly enjoy looking at the pictures :p

So I borrowed a bag full!The book that got me most excited was one filled with pictures of the swiss-style houses... old farm buildings with their amazong woodwork. Next summer I plan on spicing my own cottage up with these and make it seem like a mini-farmhouse :) :)
Dad has apparently always wanted to do fancy woodwork, so together we shall... I have also promised the O-man a roadtrip to take photos for inspiration... (we enjoy roadtrips looking at fabulous houses)

The O-man is currently on his way to the international welsh show in Holland... lucky bastard... and I am stuck here... I sure hope he has some good times for me as well :)

I had my housewarming this saturday and I got some really amazing gifts :) People really have learned my style from knowing me, and/or reading my blog... Amazing stuff... I am so blessed to have such a bunch of brilliant friends around me!

This lantern was a gift from Cecile, Odd Arne and their daughter Ophelia Marie (isnt that the lovliest of names for a girl? Siiigh). She was worried I had one allready, but I didnt have this type and I told her I can never get enough lanterns! Ha ha... She also got me incredible tealight glasses, that I have put in my bedroom... pictures to come later...

This cruet set was a gift from my friend Kari and her man Thomas. I love the rusted, romatic look :) :)
I got this from Karin... it was decorated with flowers and candles and stuff... but for some reason I couldnt help playing with it and redecorate! And I forgot to take a picture of how beautiful it was to begin with! Sigh!!! I suck!!! But believe me, it was gorgeous! Now all the little bits and pieces of it are scattered around my house...
I got more stuff as well, but I want to divide it up so I can show you later :)
I also got a package in the mail saturday, containing my last ebay treasure. I turquoise shoe shine box... isnt it brilliantly distressed, old and wonderdul?!?? I love it... I am not sure if this is it's final resting spot... I imagine I will move it around the house for more ideas... but I like it like this right now!
I still have a week left of my vacation... and I am enjoying every second of it... today I am having another lazy day, soaking up sun on my porch and crusing the blogs :)

Have a wonderful week everyone!