28 March, 2012

Bandito Haul

I made out like a bandito in Mexico!

I hauled back a pale pink freshwater pearl necklace that can be worn as a single, double or triple strand...

A couple of fun summer bracelets...

Long, beaded tassel necklaces, with a muchos gracias nod to Gwynnie and her ruby version oh so many Oscars ago...


A hand embroidered, long dress which I had them shorten to above the knee for me...


A hand embroidered blouse...

Annnd, a custom painted, just por mi, tortilla warmer and condiments serving dish, neither of which Leels could squeeze herself into like last time and the time before. Although, sheee triiieeed...

After that bitter disappointment, we reassessed the situation...

 Maybe it was meant for her to eat out of?

 Maybe it was for her to play the shell game with her treat?


Or, maybe she should let Mummy know she was hurt with her obvious oversight in the travel gift department and make her promise to bring back a platter big enough for a growing li'l girl next year...

*Btw, all that fabulous loot...somewhere in the neighborhood of 3000 pesos. Which, converts to less than 300 buckeroos. Which, converts to dirt cheap. Which, converts to Babe breathing a sigh of relief. La Cucarachaaa...la cucurachaaa...ya no puede caminarrr...porque le falta, porque no tieneee...marihuana pa' fumarrrr...


Kindness of everyone for not pointing out the tan/no tan stripes on my neck. Shameful amateur mistake having my head buried in books and needlework the majority of pth's. Alsooo...for understanding my need to go down to 3 posts/week seeing that Babe is now home weeknights. And, NOT so I can spend more time on Pinterest AT ALL. No way José...XXOO
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  1. AnonymousMarch 28, 2012 at 7:01 AM

    I love the myriad of hues in your Mexican loot, great haul. I really need to embrace this colour thing.

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  2. GramspearlsMarch 28, 2012 at 7:05 AM

    Nice bowls!!! Could you import them? The condiment server is especially covetable . Jon says 'thanks' for the Lolly photo's.....he's always available for 'cat-sitting' duties.

    See you next week, Kathleen

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  3. Whitney and the Preppy PuppiesMarch 28, 2012 at 7:31 AM

    I love the pearl necklace and dress. What books did you read? I just got an iPad and need some new reading material. I'm embarrassed to say I haven't read many books lately, but most of my free time is spent shootin' or stitchin'.

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  4. Summer is a VerbMarch 28, 2012 at 8:15 AM

    I seeeriously doubt anyone imports seeing as any of them hardly speak a lick of English. The place I buy from is a little hut where they are sitting around painting and shalacking away. It was quite a task conveying the design and color scheme I wanted for my tortilla warmer. Ya may need to take a trip.

    And, I read Come to the Edge, The Devil's Casino, South of Broad and part of Animal, Vegetable, Miracle. All fab with the exception of the last one which starts slow and reads more like an educational book but, very interesting. But, hey, nuthin' wrong w/shooting and stitching! XXOO

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  5. elseinwmsbMarch 28, 2012 at 9:17 AM

    Love all your purchases but the embroidery on the dress is telling me I need to take a trip to Mexico.
    I have one about 10 years with a lot less embroidery but I wear it all the time in the summer. Wishing you and Babe and the Ti's
    a happy summer.

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  6. Once Was a GirlMarch 28, 2012 at 10:35 AM

    Fabulous finds - you may need to take pre-orders next trips for your loyal followers. LOVE and NEED the embroidered dress and blouse!

    Welcome home!

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  7. Living Life in the LowcountryMarch 28, 2012 at 10:53 AM

    LOVE the loot!

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  8. Beth DunnMarch 28, 2012 at 11:39 AM

    You scored! The dress and necklace are my fav
    xoxo
    SC

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  9. JennipherMarch 28, 2012 at 12:21 PM

    Noooooooo! 3 days a week?! What am I going to drool over the rest of the week?
    So sad, but good for you!

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  10. PatsyMarch 28, 2012 at 12:34 PM

    I am in LOVE with the dress! My dad brought them back from Mexico for us, when we were leetle banditos, and I've coveted one ever since. Let the search begin!

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  11. The Pink PagodaMarch 28, 2012 at 1:13 PM

    Whoa. You really scored! Gorgeous stuff!

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  12. WorthyStyleMarch 28, 2012 at 2:36 PM

    Oh but YAY Babe is home week nights. That is a BIG development and a wonderfully good thing. Happy happy for you!

    And the loot is gorgeous, but duh, isn't it always? It's your good taste.

    OXOX

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  13. UnknownMarch 28, 2012 at 2:50 PM

    those tassel beaded necklaces are absolutely gorgeous. perfect with a plain white t!

    great blog :) so glad I came across it! looking forward to more posts!

    XO Tori

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  14. TheLovelyNancyMarch 28, 2012 at 3:29 PM

    Thanks for the new version of the Cucaracha song! I don't think I've ever heard that one :o)

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  15. AnonymousMarch 28, 2012 at 4:52 PM

    love the condiment tray. Almost as much as Lolly does.

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  16. francieMarch 28, 2012 at 5:50 PM

    i absolutely love those beaded necklaces! me thinks a trip to mexico might be in order.

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  17. HopsyMarch 29, 2012 at 2:38 PM

    The tassel necklaces are BRILLIANT!!!!

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  18. AnonymousMarch 30, 2012 at 11:03 AM

    Hi I was wondering where is the gold necklace that you have on with the pearls from, looking for something similar.

    Thanks!

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  19. Summer is a VerbMarch 30, 2012 at 12:09 PM

    It's Elsa Peretti's "a" pendant for Tiffany...XXOO

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  20. Whitney and the Preppy PuppiesMarch 30, 2012 at 2:19 PM

    Thank you for the books! I downloaded South of Broad and borrowed Come to the Edge from the library (had no idea you could do that!).

    I also downloaded Isabel Gillies' most recent, A Year and Six Seconds. I loved Happens Every Day and knew this would be good too. I was wrong. It was EXCELLENT! I just finished it, in less than two days, and I'm sad it's over. If you read her first book you have to try this one. Have a great weekend! xo xo

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