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Parcel ~ A Perfect Shop!

In the front window stands a
fanciful easel, fit for a fairy.
On the ledge, sits a card with
one simple word:
"Welcome"
~
Step into the magical shop called,
Parcel!

Wonderful surprises await within this
 little shop in Montclair, New Jersey.



Nancy Laboz is the proprietress of Parcel.
Her smile puts the W into the word Welcome!

This woman has an discerning eye for beautiful 
and fine things.  With an emphasis on paper
goods, she mixes vintage memorabilia
 with new and handmade finds.
It is a happy place visit!

Sheets of amazing paper grace the walls
 and are in abundance.

For special occasions, Parcel puts together
gift  boxes (known as Themed Parcels).
 Choose boxes with titles like: Magic,
Anniversary, Sea,  Magic, Green (for luck), etc.

Everywhere you look there is
 beauty to behold.



Nancy has partnered with artist
  Lynne Buschman to create a special line
of hand letterpressed cards.  These are one
 of the signature treasures to be found at Parcel. 
Above,  The Magic Series.


This section of the store is devoted to
 gift wrapping inspiration.


 ~There are ribbons galore ~


& fancy vintage milliners trim for embellishing.




More stacks of ribbons.....


& beautiful pastel boxes.

These little boxes are shaped like wedges of
cake.  And speaking of desserts,
there is...

a whole section devoted to unique
European candies!

Parcel celebrates the art of giving.  Therefore, if you need a special gift, invitation, or the most astonishing wrapping available, this is the shop for you.  But perhaps you only want a present for yourself.  No matter what, you will leave this enchanted world with
the gift of Nancy Laboz's inspiration!


 Parcel will be soon be conducting evening artist workshops for groups of seven at the shop located at 559 Bloomfield Ave. in Montclair. Also, there is a blog in the works, so you can be updated with all that's new and wonderful.  If you live in the area,
 RUN don't Walk to Parcel today!


Thank you Nancy!

Independence Day!

 

~ Quotes by our forefathers  ~

A salute to the great people who
who sacrificed in order to create the
good things we enjoy in America today.
May we continue to carry the torch!

~
Happy 4th of July!
 2008

Making me Happy Now!

Ulla's fabulous Punch & Judy
(and baby Punch)

In John McRae's magic theater created for the
Castle in the Air

~Also~

 

 Tara Bradford of  Paris Parfait allowed me to share her most AMAZING Puppet theater!!  Wow!

Does it get any better ??  This theater is from 1920s. Tara found her treasure through an antique dealer at Saint-Sulpice, Paris. VERY Lucky Girl. Wish we could all go play, including Ulla, Punch and Judy!
 

Do You?

Still have your first set of Watercolors?

This is my second.  My mom has the first ones, you know the kind in the black tin box?

Hope you all have a colorful day!

A Mad Tea & Carnivale Extraordinaire!

 
Mr. Rabbit and I seem
to be late,
 YES late
 For a very important date!

 We should be on time,
but can't recall exactly
where we're going!
~

It may have something to do with Hats.
Yes! Hat's,  that does seem to rings a bell!


Go ahead, Pick your  favorite &
let's be on our merry way, tout suite!
There's no time to waste!


But, how's is a girl supposed to decide on just one chapeau?  Impossible!
Lets just snatch the whole lot and run for it!!!


But I've forgotten where we're going!
It's said, In times of need, it's wise to look up.
Good advise!
Do you see what I see?

It's
 THE RED BALLOON

* I'm beginning to recall something I never
dreamed I could forget to remember!

THE RED BALLOON

The special place where Miss Fanciful
 hides our  secrets, dreams and special wishes.



 Which reminds me of Special Places!
Yes, that's it, I remember now!!!
We must find our way to the



 Can't you smell excitement in the air?
A whiff of wild mushrooms,
combined with the perfume of exotic teas
surrounded in the discerning aroma of
Chocolate~Cherry Cupcakes!
How divinely wonderful!
It's a sign! YES!
We must be nearing the most
Mysterious and Wondrous place!

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Now, who is this crazy pair
Parading down our path?


 A festive and daring duo riding a
 PINK PIG!
So confident and colorful!

~
They seem to know
where they're headed

 So, let's follow!
~
Wwoooooooooooooossh~

*
*
*
*
*
*
*
They're gone,
 Poof!!
Just like that, tout suite!
Right down the rabbit hole!!!

Let's follow, shall
Wweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!

     

WOW!!!!
We've landed!  We're finally here!


Everything is so lush and beautiful
in
Fanciful Land !


We're just in the nick of time!
Everything feels so
~Whimsically Crystal Clear~
So colorfully right!


And here she is!!!
Our hostess Vanessa Valencia,
 Queen of Cup Cakes, Happiness
 and so much MORE!
  I  knew we would meet one day!


Look around, will you?
Famous people EVERYWHERE!
~
 EXCITEMENT GALORE!


 
Here's The Tea Cup Girl!
Let's hob~nob and take a cup with her!
Perhaps, she'll even divulge
a few "hair ~do" tips!



We mustn't miss Chef Lovee's
hors d'oeuvre platter, as
he's been slaving for days!


Go Ahead,
Pop the Top!
Fill your bubbly to the brim.
 Let's sip from
~The Glass of Friendship~
& Savor together all of life's
Sparking Effervescence!


A toast to
Vanessa,
Her fanciful imagination,
her loving heart,
 her most creativite and brilliant mind! 




On your:
201st~Two Hundredth and First Post!~201st

Your Spirit Shines So Bright!

The Celebration continues!

Follow the
 "Carnivale troupe"
to A Fanciful Twist!
Where you can tap dance,
 Fandango and Belly dance
 to your hearts content!

Now,
as they say in Louisiana,
laissez les bon temps roulez!

In Memory of Sophia

A prayer of light and love honoring

Sophia

August 31, 2004   -   June 24, 2008