August 15, 2011

Crazy Over Zinnia's

Good Morning!

Bright and early this morning as I strolled through the garden I was delighted to find my favorite two plants in full bloom.  Such great timing since I've been meaning to share with you all my favorite flower arrangement this summer. 

I've pretty much used the same two plants and scattered them all around the house.  Over . . and over . . . .and over again.  I love it so much the rest of the garden is getting downright grumpy with me!  LOL

Plus this is a great way to show off a few items I've picked up the last couple of months while I've been taking a blogging break.

Have you ever seen "Envy" Zinnia's and Dill used together?  
It's divine if you love lime green and yellow.
If you haven't seen it before take a look at this . . .



Can you same YUMMMMMMY!

I'll show you more of the flowers in a minute, but first, look at this glass creamer I recently picked up.  Works great as a casual candle holder.  I love its simple, sophisticated design.


Oh look! 
There are those gorgeous flowers again! 
***sigh***


I've placed them in a vintage silver water pitcher - - my favorite find so far this summer.  It's perfectly tarnished and I love it's curves.


A vintage platter with scalloped sides and a vintage alarm clock help add more interest.


Yup!  I'm completely in love this arrangement.


I just love the different shades of green and yellow.  Plus it lasts for a very long time which makes it even better!

How about you? 
Are these lime green beauties having you thinking next year you'll be planting some of your own?


Robin

August 10, 2011

A Big Thank You

Hello everyone!

Like many of you, I've been experiencing busy summer days lately.  We're trying to pack everything we can into the last few weeks of summer vacation.  Sadly, blogging has been put on the back burner.  Please forgive my absence, I'm looking forward to being able to blog regularly soon.  I have so many projects that I can't wait to share with you.

Today I'd like to share a couple items I received in the mail from a wonderful lady and her fabulously vintage Etsy shop.

A while back Amy from All Things Home and Becky from Buckets of Burlap  teamed up for a wonderful giveaway - - Which I was tickled to win.    Thanks ladies!

After ooooh'ing and ahhhh'ing over Amy's Esty shop I finally picked out two items that I fell instantly in love with.

Look how pretty this enamelware stock pot looks in my kitchen window.

Right now I've filled it with pretty pink geraniums . . .


My enamel-loving-heart is enjoying it immensely!


And then I saw this large milk bottle with a wire handle.

Oh how beautiful it is.

I love the wavy design . . .

And of course the fabulous handle. 

Sweet Amy sent the items I picked out packaged so adorably and even included a surprise for me.
A vintage map of Minnesota!  I'm over the moon about it.  I'll show you what I've done with it soon!

Thanks again ladies!

Now of course you all need to hop on over to Becky's and see what she's up to.

And of course,  head on over to Amy's Shop and drool over her vintage goodies.

Current items in the shop that I'm personally loving are . . . .


See what I mean . . . fabulous vintage lovelies.

Bet you want to click here and see what else Amy has in her shop!