April 18, 2013

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With my recent move into another store with multiple booths, I've had more 'time' (haha) to do a few creative things. Found a vintage wooden magazine rack at a local rummage sale a lot like the one I have of my Nanna's. I am loving blues right now so picked a light breezy feeling one but thinking it could easily be used in a baby boy's room for books too!

I'm really bad about jumping right into something which makes me not good at having 'before' pictures. This was a scuffed-up brown wood holder. I painted it white and then blue on top of that and then lightly sanded corners for the distressed look I love so much!

For the Love of Flowers

After They Bloom -

Walked three miles today picking flowers to dry for various DIY projects (mostly potpourri scented with all-essential oils). Got a few good pictures too!

 

 

I love flowers. There's something so peaceful and soothing about them to me. I guess that's why I started drying them and making potpourri. I am most comfortable outdoors (unless it's 90o+) and at one of my most relaxed states 'piddling' in the flower beds.

Spring means lots of flowers!! Starting with pansies (which are one of my favorites and so easily cared for). My first plants this spring in between the freezes and lots of rainy days -

Store Displays

April 18, 2013



Love old typewriters of any kind!

 

 

 

April 18, 2013

Had a burst of energy this morning and took some items outside for street view and thought I would take a few pictures. Love having this much room!



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I LOVE DISNEYWORLD!

I had the privilege of going to Disneyworld over Spring Break. When we booked the trip, I had no idea that Epcot was having their Flower and Garden Festival. I was close to hyperventilating when I entered Epcot and went on flower overload.  I spent most of the day taking pictures of the perfectly pruned petals.

 

 

I have never seen a purple poppy before!

 

What a great idea - old water hose for chair webbing.

I want this in my backyard!

 

 

 

And now for the topiary. I remember going to Disneyworld in 1973 (just two years after it opened) and being absolutely amazed at the bushes shaped like characters. I still am!!! These are so very cool. I would love to try one of these.