Tuesday 11 December 2012

a new box for mr fox

hello!
is it ok if i run something by you ?

i had a bit of a sleepless night last night, not for any particular reason.
i decided to fill my mind with a new design for my fox box.
so, my fox is now 'in a box'

your thoughts please




in other news, the tree is decorated!
miracles do happen




i was forced to move the whole living room around to accommodate the tree.
it is mahoosive!


i had a great day at the vintage village on sunday
i did buy a few things



most of my purchases are xmas gifts but i had to show you
these from jodie-jo-retro
the magnets are old wooden jigsaw pieces...genius!
i have had a word with jodi-jo and i am hoping she will fill her etsy shelves very soon
i will be sure to tell you when she does

lastly, for today, i just have to show you these
i bought them from the church fair and i love them


strange?? cute, definitely.
littlest got a pair of knitted aligators

tonight i will mostly be christmas shopping with Mr Betty
we are only just starting oops!

thanks for reading x





17 comments:

  1. Hi, the fox in the box is superb (I say this even though I'm off foxes at the mo - one got our rabbit recently - boo hoo). I love the jigsaw pieces magnets - brilliant idea. xx

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  2. thanks loo
    well, this is why my fox is in a box!
    sorry to hear about your bunny, thats not nice, i love bunnies.
    xxx

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  3. Hello, I really love your cute & stylish fox in a box (and I'm envious of your display house - been looking for one everywhere)! Could I ask where you get the boxes printed please?

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    1. If only I did get them printed. I actually make all the boxes myself and stick on all the labels etc....the boxes take longer than the foxes!
      Emma. X

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  4. It is worth it, the boxes look lovely too!

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  5. The fox boxes are great, and I hope the new owners keep them, rather than slinging them away considering the work you put into them!

    I did a great swap with Jodi-Jo this Sunday - she had a fab 60s glass lightshade so I offered her some equally fab 60s Dutch screen-printed fabric. Done deal, and she threw in one of those lovely house knick-knack shelves too! Looking forward to seeing it reappear as a pile of cushions at the next Vintage Village (one of which I may have to buy).

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  6. ...fabulous finds and i am in love with those knitty monkeys too......just adorable!x

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  7. I love mr fox's new box...does he have a passport?? I am gutted I missed VV, too much going on at home involving loft activity and tangled fairy lights :) missed you xxxxx

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    1. missed you too xxx
      you would have gone mad for jodi-jo retro!!

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  8. I love his new travel box, reminds me of the one we packed my Mum's cat in when they emigrated and went to live in America : Mum dad and Cat!
    Daisy J x

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  9. Oh I'm looking forward to next year, when I will come and visit family in Manchester and time it to coincide with a Vintage Village! I just decorated a little house similar to that one for myself...considering how much work it was (I spray painted mine - a very stinky job!) I think you got a bargain there!

    I love your foxes' boxes...am going to have to order a fox and a cat for my boys for Christmas (I asked Rufus if he wanted a badger but he loves cats the most!)...can you do me a boy cat - preferably black - with a jumper, scarf and bag like the foxes? Do say if it's a pain...xx

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    1. Absolutely can!
      I will do them, list them for you on Etsy, no commitment to buy.
      I love making them.
      Xxx
      P.s loving the name Rufus.

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    2. Yay! Thanks love, that is brilliant. Both the boys love cuddly toys, but having handmade ones with clothes and bags, who arrive in buses and boxes, will be really special. You're a star! xxx

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  10. Love the new box for Mr Fox ... and what a gorgeous tree ... wish I had gone for a lovely real one ... next year I'm definitely having a real one ... I love the little house shelf too ... I made one a while back but am particularly taken with the shape of your one ... have a lovely week and don't get too stressed with the shopping ... Bee xx

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  11. Of course I love 'Mr fox' in his box!
    I had to look and look again , Mrs Betty at your vintage nativity, Ooh I had one just like it many moons ago...(wish I still had it)*******
    Sending greetings of the season and am a loving those cute little monkey guys!!
    Love Maria x

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  12. The wee monkeys are too cool!

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