There. Pretty, ain’t it? That’s the windowsill of the guest room upstairs, and perfect for this week’s ABC Wednesday, as you see.
Beautiful blooms in a blue jug take the centre, flanked by those two red bottles – they used to contain Welsh spring water, and they were so lovely that I couldn’t bear to throw them away. They provide a nice splash of contrast in a room which is mainly yellows, golds and blues. They’re quite nice to use for single buds or blossoms too.
You might also notice, on the right hand side of the picture, a dish of marbles, which are, of course, nothing more than little glass balls. I found these while sorting out the boys‘ toys, years ago, in a box of abandoned bits and pieces and I’ve always had a soft spot for marbles, so I found a little glass dish to put them in and they just sit there looking colourful and round and shiny. The reason they found their way into the spare room (along with a few other games and toys) is that if someone ever comes to stay with a young child, that’s the room they’ll sleep in, so I’ve put a few toys and games in there to give them something to do. I remember being taken to stay in strange ‘adult’ houses as a child, don’t you? There was never anything to do, was there?  So boring. Look carefully, and you’ll maybe be able to spot a blue marble or two in there.
So what on earth is that strange thing to the left? What? You mean you don’t recognise Willy Wonka? Haven’t you seen Charlie and the Chocolate Factory? It’s Johnny Depp, you know, in one of his most bizarre – but delightful – roles to date. Tennessee Jenn sent him to me for my birthday one year, but he gives OH the creeps so he has been relegated to the guest room, where he delights my fellow Depp fans when they stay. He is a bobblehead, by the way.
The interesting thing about Willy Wonka is that he was the only victim of the earthquake we suffered here in February last year . He was standing on top of our plasma TV at the time, and you know how thin the top of a plasma TV is.  Now, the trouble with bobbleheads is that they bobble. And when the earth is moving they bobble quite violently, and the poor fellow just bobbled himself right off.
As you can see, he became totally broken. Poor Willy. Don’t you think he looks a little bewildered?
By the way, the marbles don’t usually sit on the windowsill. They are normally kept on a shelf here with the books.
Yes, yes, I know. Quite mad. You don’t have to remind me. The Jack Sparrow lunch box was a gift. I don’t go out and buy these things you know! Well .. I didn’t buy that one, anyway. Tee hee
Hi!
I like your “B”! The Blue Vase with the Blooms is Beautiful!! Thanks for stopping by my place. Have a great day!!
Sherrie
Ha! I’ve lost my marbles quite a few years ago now. Glad that you found them. I would come and visit you to pick them up and stay the night, but Bobbly Billy Bonka scares the shit out of me.
Liked your post. Big smile!
Carolinas last blog post..B is for Boots
The colors are very inviting and Willie Wonka is a smile producing dolly! Great post…loved the pictures!
Sandi
Sandi McBrides last blog post..Good Sister’s Journey into Light
I love marbles, and would have them without any children coming to stay ;O) There, you see – round things again!
I adore marbles but I’ve lost all of mine!
Any Johnny Depp bobblehead of yours — sound or fractured — is a friend of mine …
Jennys last blog post..Lines? What Lines?
I really like the blue vase with the red bottles on each side, lovely.
Kate
cholulared.blogspot.com
Kates last blog post..ABC Wednesday B
Your window reminds me of the windows in our house when I was a kid. My aunt Mary would save fancy bottles, fill them with colored water and place them up on the window sill. She even put them high up on top of the box that covered the drapes. One night a friend of mine was sitting on the sofa and a bottle fell on his head. Seven stitches!
Your marbles also bring back great memories of when I was a little boy. We always played marbles. The county even sponsored a big tournament at the fair every year. It was great fun.
Nice post. By the way, I heard that Johnny Depp isn’t going to make anymore movies. Do you think it’s true?
Happy trails.
Swubirds last blog post..THE PERVARICATOR
Oh, you are a Terry Pratchett fan too! Grin. I love perusing other folks bookshelves..
Lovely – I especially like the Johnny Depp figure.
Beautiful Blossoms in the Blue jug
Brilliant B-post 
Lenes last blog post..ABC Wednesday: B is for Benches and Bin…
Oh, you are a Terry Pratchett fan too! Grin. I love perusing other folks bookshelves..
Lovely – I especially like the Johnny Depp figure.
(Darn, wordthingy keeps saying this has already been posted.. arghhh. )
Ooops, it had. (Blush)
Johnny all bobbled and broken! Ah!
Very clean window-sill you have there!
lizs last blog post..What’s for dinner, mum?
OOh another peak into Chez Jay . . .I’m a blue and yellow fan too! My whole house is blue and yellow (I know a little obsessive) And yep, the Wonka doll is a little freaky!
Your usual entertaining standard Jay but I thought it was a bowl of marbles on the windowsill!. A x
Strawberry Jam Annes last blog post..Ten Things Beginning with B
Poor Willy! I do hope you managed to repair him with a little glue. I have a bobblehead, too, also a gift–Shakespeare! Very thoughtful of you to include some toys and games in your spare room for the kids.
I always enjoy seeing you incorporate the letter of the week into Johnny Depp–D will be really easy:)
roses last blog post..ABC Wednesday: B
Sherrie – Hi there – thanks for dropping in! I’m glad you enjoyed reading!
Carolina – You’d be welcome to come and visit, but both our guest rooms have Willy Wonka. This one is the better choice, actually, because in the other there’s a quad sized movie poster of him in just the right position to stare at you while you’re in bed. LOL!
Sandi – He makes some people smile. Others just run. ROFL!
Babs – Yes, I thought of you when I took the picture and talked about the marbles!
Jenny – I knew you’d like him! LOL!
Kate – Thank you! It’s just what’s normally on that windowsill. There used to be a small wren there, too. but I moved it. I could have put it back, and had ‘bird’ couldn’t I?
Swubird – OUCH! Stitches, too! My goodness … our bottles are empty and won’t be braining anyone.
Johnny Depp’s schedule is busy till about 2012, I believe, and I can’t see him stopping, personally. I think he’s enjoying himself too much.
Lene – Thank you! And the best thing about the blossoms is that they are silk. I just shower them clean and they don’t need water!
Shrinky – Yes, it had. Yes, it had. Yes … LOL!
I rather like Willy, too, but I can see he does look a little disturbing for some people.
Terry Pratchett is just brilliant. I met him, too, you know. Nice man.
Liz – He can stand on his own two feet, don’t worry. I should glue him though.
Windowsill is clean because room not used much. :p
Baino – Blue and yellow is so cheerful and sunny, isn’t it? I’ve very much enjoyed our colour scheme. The problem was how to tie in the blue bits with the purple bits, but both go with yellow and we added some green too. Sounds horrible, doesn’t it, but we like it.
SJ Anne – Thank you – but what else could it be? LOL!
Rose – Yes, I should glue Willy down again, shouldn’t I? You have Shakespear? I’ve never seen one of those.
My aim this time around is to have Johnny in the posts only as an incidental item. Kind of like ‘Spot the Johnny Depp’ although I fear it will always be too easy.
The downside of Bobbleheads! Oh dear.
poor, poor Johnny! He does look bewildered! I have a little dish of marbles on my windowsill by the kitchen sink for much the same reasons.
great B post!
Lilys last blog post..b is for birds
That is quite a bounty of B.
Alans last blog post..ABC Wednesday: "B" is for Book
I love the bottles and the marbles and, of course, Johnny Depp.
How’s the Pirate? You mentioned on my blog he was under the weather.
Ruth Hull Chatliens last blog post..Where I’d Like To Be Now
What a great idea for my marble collection; yes I do know where they are – out in the shed somewhere!
Gordons last blog post..ABC Wednesdays – B for Brighton
I’m with OH here. That IS creepy.
Somnambulists last blog post..A Star Is Born
interesting post, thanks for sharing
krizcpecs last blog post..ABC Wednesday – B
Well that’s Bloody Brilliant, Jay! BTW, can I borrow a few of your books? I fancy the Revenge of the Middle Aged Woman and the Bad Mother’s Handbook!!
English Mums last blog post..Sour Grapes? Not likely.
Great post, I like the colour palette.
Celestes last blog post..ABC WEDNESDAY
I love blue, and I love books, beautiful !
Mamapippas last blog post..Een teak-terras … A teak terrace …
A Willy Wonka bobblehead! That’s fantastic! I have always loved Gene Wilder’s Willy Wonka so much that I wasn’t too sure about a remake, but Johnny Depp really did an excellent job.
I am QUITE a huge fan of books (“addicted,” some people call me..) but I’ve never read any Terry Pratchett. Any recommendations for me to read first?
pictureeachdays last blog post..Reminder to myself
Love this post! You have many marvelous B’s and they all are fun!
Tumblewordss last blog post..Shoreline Quest
Ah, able to work Johnny in no matter WHAT the letter! That is our talented Jay.
Jenn Thorsons last blog post..Office Pranks, Pens, and the Shrinkwrap Trap
Suzanne – Or should that be the downfall of bobbleheads? LOL!
Lily – He does, doesn’t he? Probably due to being sent to the Spare Room, poor soul!
Alan – Stick around! You ain’t seen nothing yet!
Ruth – Thanks! The Pirate? He’s had a very bad week. I’ll probably do a blog on him soon. We thought we were going to lose him twice in one day, but he pulled through. Thank God.
Gordon – Dig ‘em out! Give them a wash and put them on display – they’re beautiful objects and I bet they bring back some memories!
Somnambulist – A lot of people think he’s creepy. I can’t see it myself! LOL!
Krizcpec – Thanks!
EM – Ah, you need to come round and browse! I thoroughly enjoyed both of those books, and also Bad Housekeeping. I was clearly looking for validation. ROFL!
Celeste and MamaPippa – Thanks!
Pictureeachday – Yes, the Wilder version and the Depp version are worlds apart, but each good in its way.
Terry Pratchett? Well the Discworld books are wonderful and I suppose you should start at the beginning with The Colour of Magic. They do get better as they go along though. Or you could read some of his young adult books, we do!! Wee Free Men is great fun, as is The Amazing Maurice and his Educated Rodents.
Tumblewords – Thank you! I’m glad you liked it!
Jenn – Let’s see if I can keep it up, yes? What do you bet?
Beautiful Blooms! I giggled at your sneaked in shot of Mr Depp!
VPs last blog post..GBMD – Lodore Falls
Hi VP – Thanks for dropping in! I’m glad I made you laugh.
I’m such a fan of bobble heads but that one is the best!!
I used to have Shakespeare and Mark Twain bobbling on my desk and have made bobbles of people for gifts–Something so jaunty and fun about them – you must smile.
sandys last blog post..Welcome to Miniature World !!