Dear Liza,
Last Friday was the holiday ‘Member only’ Open House at Bridgett’s new favorite shop, Happy Anyway, down in SE Hawthorne. This tiny, delightful boutique sells handmade items and quirky vintage thingees.
We got there just a bit after opening, and the place was decorated to the gills and very crowded. It was a series of negotiations to get around the room to shop, then a few more to get through the line to buy your goodies.
Fortunately, everyone was cheery and friendly, so it was less ‘waiting in line’ and more ‘chatting’. We chose a few little treasures for the Christmas tree. This tiny duck and peanut will join the rest of Auntie Bridgett’s multitude of sparkles.
There was also gift buying for family in San Diego, which I can’t show you, because they read this blog! But we did find these three ceramic ladies who really wanted to come home with us.
Once we had made our purchases, we hugged Stephanie, the owner, buttoned our coats back up, and walked home. Our clear nights are so chilly!
Love,
Grandma Judy
Dear Liza 
I want to know…. what is / was in the Pink Polka dot boxes next to the Ceramic Ladies.. ?? any idea?
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Good eye! The bags contain malted milk balls in a variety of chocolates… dark, milk, and dark. FYI, just behind them are sardine tins with sardine shaped (but not scented) candles. It’s a really fun place!
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