Australian illustrator extraordinaire, Shell Sheree, asked me for my Christmas wish list... Truthfully, the chance to have my heart's desire pencilled in such a beautiful way by a favourite artist was gift enough... but Shell did ask... so this is what I chose...
My wish lists don't change much over the years... I love to stock up on Gardenia passion, keep our farmhouse scented with 'Noel' and add a new pair of Converse to my growing collection... I would like a pair of gumboots this year... always handy for those inclement days and I thought a French style parasol would set them off rather prettily. Picnics are on my 'do more' list for next year so I fancied a wicker basket with all the bits... maybe an alpaca throw to go with that too... now I am getting greedy... but as it's a wish list... For my fashion fix I am crossing fingers that Santa is cool enough to source, 'Vogue: The Covers' for me and 'One Hundred Flowers' for my floral fantasies... I forgot... to complete my French style wardrobe I would L-O-V-E the men's size Casio G-Shock wrist watch... Are you reading Santa... aka Mr FF...
I am so happy to be sending one of my chosen Christmas decorations to Amy from Notes of Amy and to Pat Reshen from NYC... Please email me at vicki@vickiarcher.com with your postal details so I can send them on their way... More Christmas decorations coming to you early next week so please keep doing what you do so well... comment, email, subscribe, tweet or like... that's how we get to know each other... In the meantime... Don't forget to visit Shell and tell her how much I adore her illustrations...
Happy first weekend in December from me and may the decorating begin... xv
How pretty are those illustrations. A lovely way to show your wish list and lovely wishes too.
ReplyDeleteThank you, dear Vicki ~ I feel honoured and very chuffed to illustrate some of your favourite things. My pleasure, indeed. Happy weekend to you... {and congratulations to Amy and Pat ~ what a lovely treat!}
ReplyDeleteLovely sketches, I hope you get all on your wishlist,why not? xx jeanetteann
ReplyDeleteI would frame a list like this!! CUTE!!!!
ReplyDeleteOh I do adore these illustrations Vicki...........she has captured your gifted style. Yes, you must frame it. Happy weeeknd. XO
ReplyDeleteI just looked at the detail again and it is just delightful.
What a lovely way to create your wish list - Shell's sketches are so pretty. I hope Santa likes it too and delivers them all to you!!
ReplyDeletehttp://missbbobochic.blogspot.com/
Hello Vicki
ReplyDeleteShell so beautifully illustrated you wishes. She is a very talented and gifted artist.
From your list I could choose many of the items you selected.
May all your dreams come true
Helen xx
love the artwork! and your watch and converse (are they comfortable?) Wearing my Wellies today...such fun.
ReplyDeleteOh my, this illustration is absolutely adorable! Yes, to be framed, certainly.
ReplyDeleteVicki, I think that you deserve the Jimmy Choo for Hunter moc croc gumboots--perfect for you, non? :)
Bon WE!
A great list and how fun to see it so charmingly illustrated - definitely a gift in itself! Hope Santa brings you everything on your list -- I'm sure you've been very nice this year!
ReplyDeleteWhat fun illustrations, and I love your list, Vicki. It reflects both your good taste and your zest for life! And now I think I need to add that parasol to my list, too . . . xo Gigi
ReplyDeleteI like your list...and the illustrations are fun.
ReplyDeletePerhaps you'll enter my Hermes scarf giveaway if you'd like an equestrian themed scarf in red white and blue...it would work nicely with your Hunter boots!
Hostess
XO
This is totally AWESOME !
ReplyDeleteYes, definitely, frame it. Too wonderful not to.
xx's
Yay! Hooray! I can't wait to receive the ornament, Vicki. And thank you so much.
ReplyDeleteI love the wish list. If I drew mine, it would have long, long legwarmers (soft cotton, not wool), a giant bottle of Chanel No5 Eau Premiere, some Nun Finer caramels (made by nuns in Iowa, I'm not kidding) and a medieval harp.
Maybe I will draw mine this weekend...what a fun project!
darling... and on my list... is dinner with vicki in st remy... ok, anywhere!
ReplyDeletecontemplating jan... or next summer... xx
what a beautiful illustration! I wish my wish list looked so pretty ;-)
ReplyDeletePS. I just found your blog through Rachael at Fabrik of Life
It certainly looks like my "Wish List".
ReplyDeleteGreat share.
Hugs, Rose
How fun, I love it! Have a wonderful weekend, I can't wait to see pictures of your christmas decor this year!
ReplyDeleteNathalie
What a fun way to feature your "wishes". It would be fun to have one of these each year to remember the holiday and maybe some of the subtle changes in our wish list. Love the lead on the watch, I've been searching for a man's watch for fun.
ReplyDeleteLove the idea of more picnics too. Pendleton has a great throw that comes with its own leather carrying straps.
Great first couple of days of December, Vicki!
Karen
so pretty illustration;)I like be here!
ReplyDeleteI also love 'Noel' and use the oil in my lightbulb rings during the Holidays. There's nothing quite like it. Can't wait to see what fab decorations you use in your gorgeous home. Have a great weekend! Sue in Florida
ReplyDeleteYou and Shell make a wonderful team. I adore her work. Wish she'd illustrate my life then I'd be living la vida pastel and well! ;-)
ReplyDeleteYour blog and life is beautiful, Vicki.
What a beautiful illustration ... and a delicious Christmas wish list.
ReplyDeleteclever and charming.
ReplyDeletemerry Christmas to you.
i hope all your wishes come true.
xx
Oh, a list befitting a stylish girl!!!
ReplyDeleteMay your dreams come true!
Loving these Christmas fantasies. The wish list drawings are beautiful. I am going to try and draw mine. They won't be as wonderful as yours.
ReplyDeleteHi Vicki--love the list (especially the gum boots with the parasol). Be well.
ReplyDeleteMary
Hello from (your) France ! I discover your blog which is delicious and so "chic" ! I am sure you could write some articles in French ! It's interesting to see our French life seen from outside. I will come back. Stéphanie
ReplyDeleteEvery girl should be so lucky to have such a beautifully illustrated wish list. Love it!
ReplyDeleteThank you for a wonderful blog, and two exceptionally beautiful books. I hope you get everything on your widhlist for Christmas. I hope you and your family have a beautiful time together over the holidays.
ReplyDeleteGreat illustrations, and list. Which color G-Shock? Black?
ReplyDeleteLove, love the illustrations. That's a frame and keep cadeau right there.
ReplyDeleteI would like the watch as well although I cannot decide which color. I only wear men's watches.
xoxo,
Tish
Great - Nicola/St Remy
ReplyDeleteI love, love that illustration. I am going to write a wish list, and please, Santa, give me an illustrator friend!!!
ReplyDeleteI found Gardenia Passion over 20 years ago in the New York Barney' and they also, had a store in Westport, Ct, before the Pressman's lost the business to the Japan Group that they took one to help grow their business.. I know that's a lot of info, to tell you that I love your blog and I too, think an illustration in it's self would be a great gift, and I hop that Mr.FF sees this and put's that watch under the tree in an equally beautiful wrapping.... Enjoy your holidays in France...
ReplyDeletexoxo
Melissa
-a comment unrelated to your post. I read your books way back when we were thinking of making the move across the water to France. Funny to find your blog through a totally unrelated search. I read a newspaper article at about the time we were about to take the risk and move lock stock and barrel to France which said - "You only regret what you haven't done" - So we took the risk and haven't of course regretted anything! I'm looking forward to reading your posts
ReplyDeleteOh we have a similar wish list vicki, and now I really want the gum boots! I love the hunter ones till I discovered these Joules wellies with a bow, so cute!
ReplyDeletehttp://www.joules.com/en-GB/Womens-Wellies/Red/M_EVEDON/ProductDetail.raction
Vicki the illustrations are so sweet!! Gosh it is hard to stop once your get started on a list! I am always...oh I don't need a thing...well maybe this...
ReplyDeletePlease Come and enter in Our 12 Days of Holiday Giveaways. There are so many exciting & special Gifts!
xoxo
Karena
Art by Karena
What a lovely illustration Vicki! I love this! Happy Christmas! xx, Ruthie
ReplyDeleteVicki the illustrations are just georgous! A great wish list hope they all arrive on Xmas morning.x Trish
ReplyDeleteCharming illustration...Good luck with your wish list! I esp like the boots with the girly parasol!
ReplyDeleteThose illustrations in themselves are such a beautiful gift!!
ReplyDeleteLove your wish list and hope Santa is paying close attention:)
That is an outstanding list Vicki and the most darling illustration :)
ReplyDeleteI too have gumboots on my wish list :)
I still hold your books and blog close to my heart :)
Anna xox
What gorgeous illustrations I hope you get sent a copy so you can frame it love your list hope Santa is good to you :))
ReplyDelete