i just had to have it
It was $5.83 in the after-Christmas sale section. I'd seen it in the front window of the store for two months; every time I went inside, it caught my eye. I'm not a sparkly girl, but I have to admit it was the glitter that captured my attention. Then today, as I passed by on my way home, I noticed that the display windows were completely bare. Ack! The tiny tower in all it's glittering glory was gone. I hurried in and, after a furtive glance to my right, I spied it -- there it was, slightly de-sparkled from careless fingers and the flag was drooping, but it was mine. *sigh*
So, how was your day?
Above: the well-lit version. And below: the dimly-lit one. I couldn't decide which one I liked better so you get to see both.
Very cute! I don't know how you resisted for so long. :)
Posted by:Sheila | January 03, 2007 at 12:15 AM
love the sparkly tower - you must have very good will power to pass by for so long without purchasing!
Posted by:erin | January 03, 2007 at 08:29 AM
Je l'aime beaucoup! Who can resist a sparking Eiffel Tower! Great find. :)
Posted by:Coquette | January 03, 2007 at 02:04 PM
Okay, did this come from Nest or Zandbroz? I haven't been to Zandbroz in a while (that store is dangerous for me!) -- but I was in Nest yesterday, and they have a ton of sparkly goodies. I fell in love with the little village houses, but alas, I could not justify a $500 village for the holidays. I love your find, and great price, too! Good find!
Posted by:Jen L | January 03, 2007 at 07:34 PM
the dimly lit looks perfect. and i think it calls for some sparkle therapy next season. dress it up a little...
Posted by:melissa f. | January 04, 2007 at 08:27 PM
these images are gorgeous!
Posted by:wilsonian | January 04, 2007 at 09:42 PM
Wow, I also want this version of the Eifeltower!!
Posted by:Dorthea | January 05, 2007 at 07:17 AM
love the glitter-hadn't thought of that-I have the pattern and have been making them for years- europeanpapers.com
Posted by:Kris Hurst | January 05, 2007 at 06:02 PM
greeen.... with... envy.
Posted by:Sasha | January 08, 2007 at 10:54 PM
How sweet!! and how sparkly, lovely.
Posted by:hannah | January 11, 2007 at 08:04 AM
esta es + bonita que la de paris!!!!!
Posted by:soniasan | January 15, 2007 at 12:53 AM
how cute is that? i was a bit obsessed with that glitter and after-Christmas sales this year.
Posted by:Erin | January 30, 2007 at 03:05 PM