my week in objects (mostly).

August 7, 2009
five little things that made my week.*
 
*special this week: a little collection of things from our lovely apartment that have brightened my days, not only this week, but every week, for all the weeks that we have lived here.
 
1. the garden.garden
{because our landlord maintains it in beautiful shades of white and purple. and its height is perfectly unruly}.
 
2. our front door.frontdoor
{because if there’s a prettier door to come home to, i’ve yet to find it}.
 
3. little gifts.flowers
{sometimes flowers, clipped from the garden and brought inside by our landlord. sometimes a little bowl of chocolates. the perfect touch of sweetness after a long day}.
 
4. a stained glass window.stainedglass
{because passing it on my way to bring out the recycling makes the task so much more enjoyable}.
 
5. the banana tree.banana
{because its resiliency each season reminds me to stay tough}.
 
what little something made your week?
 
{also being made blog of week over at naturally nina…thanks, nina}!

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21 Comments

  • Reply vintage simple August 7, 2009 at 1:42 pm

    Oh, that door..! And I see why for all those reasons (and not just the door – heh), you'll miss your place in NC… freshly-cut flowers and chocolates? Wow. Maybe James will have to step up and take over those duties in the new place. I can't wait to see photos of the apartment in RI – I'm sure it'll be great!
    -maria

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  • Reply Emily August 7, 2009 at 2:24 pm

    You have such a beautiful place in Wilmington, Erin! It makes me think about moving to NC at some point! Everything just seems so much prettier down there. I wish you all the best with your move. Though it's so sad to leave your gorgeous place, you will always have the memory of living in such glory! Have a lovely weekend!

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  • Reply Amy@OldSweetSong August 7, 2009 at 2:30 pm

    What a great place. I can see why you are sad to leave it, that door alone is reason enough to rent that place.
    But now on to new beginnings, friend!

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  • Reply naturally nina August 7, 2009 at 2:43 pm

    oh you must be so sad to be leaving. 🙁 i love that door too!

    p.s. you're up on my blog. so happy to have you.

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  • Reply californiablue August 7, 2009 at 3:16 pm

    Beautiful images! I especially love the stained glass. Thanks for sharing.

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  • Reply our little love nest August 7, 2009 at 3:19 pm

    What a gorgeous place. You will be so resilient and make your new space positively lovely, I am sure. Wishing you a wonderful weekend. My week is being made by Don whisking me away to Greenville, SC tonight and by Bella's snuggling more than ever with me this week because she seems to be a little more cuddly when she is teething. (poor thing) xoxo

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  • Reply Amanda Nicole August 7, 2009 at 3:28 pm

    Aw, it's tough to leave a place you adore – especially if you have a nice landlord to boot!

    Getting more work made my week. It's not a fun thing, but it's something I really needed. Congrats on being blog of the week on Nina's lovely blog 🙂

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  • Reply The Yellow Door Paperie August 7, 2009 at 3:35 pm

    Leaving a beautiful place is so hard to do, but you will make your little life wonderful wherever you are.

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  • Reply Rebecca (Dog-Eared) August 7, 2009 at 5:10 pm

    those flowers are amazing. you must have a great landlord!

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  • Reply Samantha August 7, 2009 at 5:11 pm

    The door and stained glass are absolutely delicious.

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  • Reply La Belle Lumière August 7, 2009 at 5:23 pm

    No wonder you're sad to leave this place! It looks just lovely. What a nice little hommage to your last home.

    I hope you're able to find loveliness in your new place, too!

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  • Reply simplesong August 7, 2009 at 7:26 pm

    lovely! that garden is perfect! happy friday!

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  • Reply Beth August 7, 2009 at 8:15 pm

    Sigh. What a perfect place!!

    BTW, just tagged you here: http://linemysky.blogspot.com/2009/08/6-things.html

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  • Reply Simply Mel August 7, 2009 at 8:36 pm

    My heart also shares a special penchant for pretty doors! Lovely weekend to you…

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  • Reply cindy August 7, 2009 at 8:52 pm

    it looks like such a loved place. i can see why you feel sad to leave it. enjoy your weekend!

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  • Reply denise August 7, 2009 at 11:39 pm

    LOVE the purple and white unruly garden! Your door is wonderful too. Have you ever been to San Miguel de Allende? There are so many lovely doors there. My week was made by a visit to the SFMOMA rooftop garden, I even like the feel of the garden walls…

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  • Reply glam.spoon August 8, 2009 at 6:22 pm

    LOVE the front door.

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  • Reply down and out chic August 9, 2009 at 4:02 pm

    your landlord keeps the flowers up?! that's amazing. ours has to be begged to do something with all the weeds:(

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  • Reply Carissa August 9, 2009 at 8:59 pm

    your apartment is lovely! that door is simply stunning and same goes for the gorgeous stained glass window. and how sweet is your landlord!?

    congrats on being blog of the week, btw!

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  • Reply blue moss August 9, 2009 at 9:37 pm

    In love with the door 🙂
    Congrats on blog of the week
    Michelle

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  • Reply knack August 12, 2009 at 1:10 pm

    now I know why you don't want to leave…..the door….the garden…the stained glass!! It is all so very lovely and perfect!! xo

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