TWO DAYS AGO: I was in Downtown Fullerton getting lunch with my dear friend, Heidi, and after we ate, we took to strolling down Harbor Blvd. We popped into The Brick Basement Antique Mall (which is, incidentally, HUGE and AWESOME). Towards the back of the store in a corner near the register, I spot…you’ll never guess…ok, I’ll tell you…MISS JANE’S SISTER!

I was sure it was her sister. Now that I have a Stewart McCulloch figurine, I would recognize another one anywhere. And there one was. Looking ever so lonely. Being the decent human being I am, I took her home with me for a family reunion.

Aren't they sweet?

One of the things I love about living in a small place is that it entices you to simplify everything. For example, it seriously took me 5 minutes to put away my Christmas decorations.

This year, I did several tiny vignettes around our apartment. I also put together a makeshift garland for above our bed. Because we have pretty much nowhere to put a tree, we sprung for a teeny white one that was so darling on its own that I didn’t even want to put ornaments on it.

Ahh, simplicity. I think reading those Swedish design blogs has totally been rubbing off on me.