Showing posts with label lily of the valley. Show all posts
Showing posts with label lily of the valley. Show all posts

Sunday, May 6, 2012

Finding Treasures In A Peaceful Place


We had a few lovely, quiet days at the lake...
...enjoying the beauty all around us... 
while opening up the camp for the season,
and cleaning up the yard and garden.


On the trip up we made a quick stop at the booth
 and added a few things.
I will have to return soon and spend some time alone...
if you know what I mean...
...to do a major overhaul to my little space.


On the way home we passed through a small town
 that was holding a town wide yard sale.
With only a short amount of time and an indulgent Mr. Flea...
...I was able to find a few treasures.


And then yesterday we went to a local church sale.
I love church sales.


Where else can you find something priced for a dime?
Feeling a bit ashamed and as if I was taking advantage
 of the kindly lady who was minding her table of bric a brac...
I offered her a few bills and told her to give the rest to her church.


Among my finds were these two old books from the 1890's....
...and this child's necklace with a heart made from mother of pearl.

I hope you had a good weekend too.
Did you do anything fun? Get any gardening done?
Thanks so much for dropping by...
:)

Tuesday, May 1, 2012

May Day!


Happy May Day!

Happy Spring!


...and Happy Birthday to our daughter Kate!
:)

Sunday, April 29, 2012

Lily of the Valley ... Options


First of all, I want to say thank you for all your well wishes.
You guys are the best! 
After a few days of bed rest...
I am happy to report that I am on the move again.


The sun was shining this morning and I couldn't resist
 picking a few Lily of the Valley...
...even though they are not quite in full bloom yet.


Their fragrance is so nostalgic and sweet.
I grabbed every sort of tiny container 
and made little bouquets to spread about the house.








Mr. Flea was amused when I used this old glass shaker
 from the Hoosier cabinet.


 





It really doesn't matter what you put your Lily of the Valley in...
...they are always so pretty and delicate.




No flea market for me this weekend...
...just a lot of rest.

But that's OK...
...it is going to be a busy week ahead and besides...
I must be in tip top shape for my trek to Brimfield.
It's coming up soon!

How about you?
Did you get out to the flea market or do any thrifting this weekend?
Find anything wonderful?
Do tell!
:)

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

White Wednesday and a Thank You!


It is time to say thank you to Kathleen at Faded Charm for hosting
100 White Wednesdays!
Hasn't it been fun?


As I pull out collected finds to bring to the sale
 at Paula's home on Saturday...
...I am not surprised at all the white treasures I have amassed.


...and strange things too!


It has been lovely to be able to visit and share with
 so many like minded friends!





  So...this little bouquet of Lily of the Valley is for you Kathleen!
...and for all our blogging friends who participate and share their
 White Wednesday Posts!
Thank you!


To see more participants in White Wednesday...
She is also hosting a celebratory giveaway
 that you won't want to miss!

Our sale on Saturday at Paula's charming farmhouse
 will begin at 9:00 am at
5 Deep River Road
Centerbrook, CT  06409.

Hope to see you there!
:)

Saturday, May 14, 2011

Tiny White Bells in a Vintage French Baguette Basket


The sunshine seems to be leaving us for a few days...

Here are a few reminders of the recent lovely spring weather
that we have been enjoying.





Our Lily of the Valley pictured here with a vintage
 French basket and green French canning jar.



My weekend flea plans may be a wash out.
Oh well, there is always next weekend!

Regardless of the weather...
...hope your weekend is full of fun!
:)

Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Sweet Lily of the Valley





For the beauty of the earth...
for the glory of the skies,
for the love which from our birth
over and around us lies;
Lord of all, to thee we raise
this our hymn of grateful praise.

Grateful for this season of spring...
Everything is fresh and new!

A new day...
...a new beginning...
...another chance to try again!

:)

Tuesday, May 11, 2010

Ruffled and Lacy White Flowers



Our white iris are blooming!



Aren't these ruffled petals so beautiful?



We have a lot of romantic white flowers in our yard this spring...



It seems as if it would be the perfect place for an outdoor wedding...



I found this milk can at the sale across the street last weekend...



...and these two silver baby spoons at a yard sale...







Wait! Is that a bride I see?



...or a ghost?



I think Starla is playing hide and seek!

Hope your week is going well..
So far I've done some organizing as well as some painting and even a little crafting too!

For more participants in White Wednesday...visit Kathleen at Faded Charm!
:)