Getting together with friends you somehow don't see as often as you should, because life gets in the way, is a Christmas gift to myself.
Running into Stephen Green who happened to be taking photos in the area and snapped one of Liz and I in front of the Kauffman Center, was a happy coincidence.
When talking about what we should do with our day, I said "lets look at pretty things". And so we did.
Pretty Christmas tableau's at Trapp and Company on Main, along with this super-soft neck and shoulder wrap that I could not talk Liz into buying, though it is perfect for her. It might still be there if you want it. It was the last one though, so you better be quick.
Pretty doors and windows on the plaza (and why didn't I notice that plaid neck wrap when I was taking this photo and go into the store and buy it?).
There was also this guy playing drums in his car, with the windows down, on the plaza, which was pretty hilarious.
Supplies for making pretty banners and these eye-catching Christmas party necklaces at Stuff in Brookside. Guess which one I bought? Hint... I will be the most festive of all on Christmas day at the Mulvenon family gathering. Totally out of character but I could not help myself. This is what happens when you are with your friend, laughing about all the things you use to do and all the things you can't remember. You forget who you are momentarily and imagine yourself as someone who can carry off this look.
A pretty tree with blue furry flowers that could not live at my house but was fun to look at, and this pretty AND delicious salad eaten sitting at the counter, while we watched all the activity going on in the kitchen at Webster house.
There were multitudinous amounts of pretty table linens at Pryde's. One of my serious weaknesses. One kitchen towel was purchased. I did NOT buy this perfect pink tree that we discovered out on the back porch upstairs. It needs a kid's bedroom to live in if you happen to have one.
Nope. No pecan bars either. But look how perfect they are. Very pretty.
What I did come home with was a great sense of well-being. One that comes from spending a nice day with a friend; sipping a turkish latte, zipping here and there, trying to recall the names of stores that are gone, Liz telling me about the "2 wreath fountain trick", resolving not to let a whole year go by before we see each other again.
Yikes! One more pretty thing. I know I have already gone on too long, but they are so pretty and you MUST see them.
I almost had to be resuscitated when I saw how cute they were. I am thinking of adopting the entire group.
Perfect observations!
Like I was tagging along.
Thanks Carol.
Posted by: jacki long | 12/17/2018 at 02:20 AM
Awww, what a wonderful day! I can only imagine the stories,and the laughter you shared!
Posted by: Joan | 12/17/2018 at 07:22 AM
How could you pass up the foxes with glasses...run back to this store and buy them. Too adorbs for words.
Posted by: Joan | 12/17/2018 at 05:00 PM
Even though I've lived in the KC area for 30 years, I love that you're able to show me new things to do and new places to go!
Posted by: Beth Leintz | 12/18/2018 at 08:56 AM
Recently bought delights at Pryde's (did you see the French-style dishcloths? so cool.). Haven't visited Webster House for quite a while, so must go there again. Stuff is a favorite browsing place. :)
Posted by: Judy H. | 12/18/2018 at 09:13 AM
I really don't want to know where the foxes live with that rabbit.
Really. Because if I knew, I could be tempted to bring yet another rabbit into the world at Longears.
Posted by: jeanette sclar | 12/19/2018 at 07:45 PM
Yes, you are right of course. I will go back. Merry Christmas to you Joan!
Posted by: Carol | 12/24/2018 at 04:52 PM