French Antique Wire and Fabric

Wire frame from Anthropologie....with antique fabric....vintage jar with old beaded flowers....





Antique French wire basket sans center dish.....







Vintage pins....
....Hope your days are peaceful and your spirit remains calm...

A Glimpse of the Wedding in the Woods

Charlene and David's wedding was simply beautiful .... the ceremony was held in the woods behind the home where the bride grew up..... this lovely couple was surrounded by loving family and close friends...music under the stars....joy in our hearts, love in the air.....

Black and White and Rusty 8's

A few black and whites ( and rust) ....for more you can visit Na-Da Farm Life with Anne Marie
who hosts Black and White Sundays....

Wedding Preparations

Tomorrow afternoon is the Wedding in the Secret Garden...



We spent the whole day preparing....



My brother in law single handedly built this rustic structure in the back woods near the myrtle patch....



Daughter Kate and I found these delicate net curtains at IKEA....



Mary Beth put them on bamboo rods and we will hang them from the four corners of the pavilion....we tested it out and it will look something like this...






Charlene gave us a peek at her beautiful dress.....ivory over a pale pink...



We got out the antique linens and Eleanor, mother of the bride... polished the family silver....



Everyone pitched in and despite thunderstorms and hail the size of marbles.....



We know that the sun will shine tomorrow and that it will be a perfect day for a Wedding in the Secret Garden....

Closeups and Details

Ferns and petals in birdbath...


Cheryl Kuhn assemblage...


Brimfield bedsprings...


A crown of greens...


Vintage photo of Paula's lovely Mom and other treasures...


Vignette in chimney cupboard....


Birds and nests...


Decorated trellis...


Wireware...cage and bird...


Flowers in old tin horn...


Old tub filled with flowers...


Birdhouse...


The antique iron bed in the Bird's Nest Inn...


The Summer Dining room...


Multi tenant birdhouse...


A restful place...


Relax...


My Nana used to make hash with this.....I believe that Carole is responsible for this meat grinder turned succulent planter...


A tricycle planted in the garden...


Bistro table and chairs...


Wire, wood, moss and greenery....


Home Sweet Home

This is the last that I will post of Paula's home and gardens for a while....She is truly an inspiration to so many of us who know her and have been to her home and gardens.... They are a reflection of her personality....full of fun and surprises! Thank you Paula for so graciously welcoming all of us into your life...your home and gardens...