Monday, December 14, 2009

Weekend Hippo Hero Tales

Well, no - not actually. But, I've had that song stuck in my head since yesterday!!! How is it possible that I've never heard it until last night? It's quite possibly the cutest Christmas song, ever? Right!?

Besides vegetarian hippopotamusesses floating around my brain - I've been trying to put together a little Christmas cheer for this apartment. My over-excitement for Christmas came early this year. It was a few days before Thanksgiving and I blame it on channel 4 of XM radio. Normally 40's songs, but now for the Holidays its classic Christmas carols and when you're driving through New England on a cold grey day - it just hits the right nerve!!

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So yesterday was tree day. And I wore this pretty little 50s beaded cashmere dress for the occasion! I wanted to take home a mangy little scrawny thing, and somehow we ended up with an over 6' Noble fur behemoth. It's lovely, but dang - we had to re-arrange the apartment around it!!! The decorating process also ended up turning into a 2 day ordeal when we quickly ran out of lights.

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But I thiiiink all is set now! I'm sure I'll manage to find other little bits and bobs to stick into the branches over the next few weeks.. Last week I was a pom pom making factory, next week - a little bird building shiny nests!

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34 comments:

  1. chelseaDecember 14, 2009 at 1:42 AM

    Adorable photos!:)

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  2. TeenyDecember 14, 2009 at 1:53 AM

    Simply fabulous! And what about that topknot!
    Teeny

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  3. AnonymousDecember 14, 2009 at 1:53 AM

    Both dresses you wore are such beauties.

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  4. The Body ElectricDecember 14, 2009 at 2:08 AM

    I had never heard that song till this last week when a friend sent it to me and I too was dumbfounded that I'd never heard of it before. It's pure DELIGHTFULNESS and I have spent many waking moments since then (desperately trying to) perfecting it on the ukulele.

    It's been on repeat all week!!!!! You're tree is adorableness btw, as are you....as usual.

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  5. AnonymousDecember 14, 2009 at 2:17 AM

    Yay for mega Christmas tree decorating extravaganzas! And for such pretty dresses and such pretty shoes and tights! Your apartment reminds me so much of my favorite San Francisco Victorian apartments..

    xo Jenny

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  6. Roxanne RosensteelDecember 14, 2009 at 3:17 AM

    I adore your outfits so so much. They are always perfect. Today was tree day for my family too!

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  7. RebeccaDecember 14, 2009 at 4:31 AM

    I love the pom poms on the tree. Much prettier than plain old ball balls!

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  8. Love_AgainDecember 14, 2009 at 4:59 AM

    Now you got me feeling all festive. That is a damn fine tree you have there, and the pom poms are adorable. Lovin' the topknot!

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  9. AshleyDecember 14, 2009 at 6:43 AM

    Beautiful photos! Love your yellow crochet dress!

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  10. Sarah MillerDecember 14, 2009 at 6:57 AM

    That is THE prettiest Christmas Tree EVER!!!! Merry Christmas m'dear :-)

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  11. Casey MauraDecember 14, 2009 at 9:08 AM

    Such a sweet set of photos! :) I just love how you've arranged your hair...

    We ended up getting a slightly bigger tree than I anticipated too (but then again, I wasn't able to tag along for the tree picking this year :p), which pretty much displaced our bunny's spot in the living room (we set up a little pen and let him run around in the evenings). lol. I love all the pom poms you put on the tree too--such a cute idea!

    ♥ Casey
    blog | elegantmusings.com

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  12. Maeko @ thereafterish.December 14, 2009 at 9:23 AM

    What a fun, magical day of decoration! I wish I were whimsical and charming enough to wear cute clothes for decorating a house. I'm in sweat pants most of the time! I didn't even decorate this year.

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  13. IsabelDecember 14, 2009 at 1:07 PM

    You are way too adorable.

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  14. ManjaDecember 14, 2009 at 1:21 PM

    For some reason, the link isn't working when I click on it :(
    Anyway, I am guessing you are talking about 'I want a Hippopotamus for Christmas' aren't you? Ha, I LOVE that song...it has been one of my favorite Christmas songs for the past year and it makes me happy every time I listen to it :)
    You look wonderful and that topknot suits you so well!

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  15. LexieDecember 14, 2009 at 1:42 PM

    you may have the most perfect head of hair in the whole world!

    your tree is GORGEOUS! we always used to get giant trees when i was younger too!

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  16. jenloveskevDecember 14, 2009 at 1:48 PM

    These are too adorable!!- I am in love with your sweet and messy top knot.

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  17. Meaghan KellyDecember 14, 2009 at 2:34 PM

    awww wow! that tree makes you look teensy! and those pompoms are the perfect xmas ornament!

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  18. Nicomi Nix TurnerDecember 14, 2009 at 3:43 PM

    Too cute :)

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  19. JessicaDecember 14, 2009 at 5:40 PM

    Miss adorable you couldn't get any cuter...or lovelier!!! The tree looks so perfect and all of the pictures have me even morree excited for Christmas (ps: the deer on top is the best!)! Plus, your dresses are dreamy worthy and imma steal those shoesies!! xx

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  20. KellieDecember 14, 2009 at 5:48 PM

    Your yellow dress is so sweet! :) And your tree looks great! You did a wonderful job decorating!

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  21. jeff allenDecember 14, 2009 at 5:59 PM

    These photos feel so warm I just took my shirt off mouse.

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  22. Noonton and CocobeanDecember 14, 2009 at 7:15 PM

    This post has actually made me feel Christmasy thank-you for bringing the festive spirit!

    As for the song its lovely :-) you learn/hear something new everyday they say!

    x

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  23. anneDecember 14, 2009 at 8:59 PM

    great shots! i love your hair in the last photo! i heard that song for the first time recently as well :)

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  24. LaraDecember 14, 2009 at 9:05 PM

    Oh this a lovely post! You tree looks fantastic!

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  25. reckless daughterDecember 14, 2009 at 9:19 PM

    I'm completely loving this post! I'm in such a christmas-y mood! which isn't usually the case around this time of year.

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  26. corrieDecember 14, 2009 at 10:46 PM

    love everything! your tree, your dress, your hair!

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  27. Andi B. GoodeDecember 14, 2009 at 11:43 PM

    That's my favourite Christmas song. =D
    -ANdi x

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  28. emma wallaceDecember 15, 2009 at 1:29 AM

    How gorgeous! And your lovely dress is so angelic. Your room must smell divine.

    iamemmamusic.blogspot.com

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  29. Monster GirlDecember 15, 2009 at 2:01 AM

    That tree and these photos are so completely divine. Love. Love love love love love!

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  30. the spectatorDecember 15, 2009 at 3:29 AM

    Adorable.

    You have an excuse to start another collection - vintage Chrissy decorations.

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  31. JayDecember 15, 2009 at 9:29 AM

    What a gracious lady and a gorgeous tree! Your pom poms made me laugh... so cute!

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  32. kristinDecember 16, 2009 at 12:41 PM

    cute dresses and tree! i always want an ugly, mangy tree too, but somehow we end up with a tall, fatty that takes up precious space -- but i love it nonetheless.

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  33. Every Little CountsDecember 18, 2009 at 3:55 PM

    such cute photos. very sweet and christmassy
    xo

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  34. "hi, i'm ginnybranch stelling and i love love."December 19, 2009 at 4:35 PM

    ooh i love pom poms!!! so much fun to make! i wanna make white rag ball ornaments for next year!

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