Friday, June 5, 2009

Musical Chairs seems to be working…

After a week of creating the nightly Chair Defense, things are finally getting a chance to bloom…

June 2009 succulent garden and pinks 001

but that means putting the chairs in place well before dusk, and not daring to run out for a quick early supper at our favorite Tex-Mex spot without securing the premises…once the chairs are in place, we can relax and enjoy a Margarita… it’s worth it…when we get home,   I can count pretty blooms instead of chomped off stems.

June 2009 succulent garden and pinks 002

The rest of the gardens are being “protected” by fencing…the little culprits still munch on the rose buds that stick through the wire and the more daring, probably the young bucks, stretch their necks over the fencing to nibble…but that’s next week’s battle.

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Limping Deer and the Twins

Limping Deer and the Twins
They are still spotted at this time.

Show and Tell Sunday June 15

Flea Market Finds...sounds like my whole house and yard...

Milk Glass Collection

Milk Glass Collection
Who knew that a 25 cent flea market find would unleash such a collecting frenzy? I never pay more than a dollar unless it's a really nice piece. They are great grouped with a single daisy in each.

These used to be inexpensive florist vases in the 50's and 60's. Everyone's Grandmother had bunches.

Mexicana Dishes

Mexicana Dishes
My sister found these for me at Bussy's Flea Market in San Antonio, Texas. I had seen pictures in her Fiesta reference book. Mexicana was also made by Homer Laughlin in the 30's. I had been looking for several years without ever finding even a single piece when she found the set...with a promise to hold it for us, she came running to find me and I bought the entire set...60+ pieces for $50.

Mexicana

Mexicana
I've added to the set over the years, but the price and experience will never match that first amazing find.

Vintage Kitchen Hutch

Vintage Kitchen Hutch
When my hubby found this hutch it was Pepto pink and I was not 100% sure about it. But with a new red back and fresh white paint and refurbished hardware, it became one of my favorite pieces.

Nancy made me save the vine

Nancy made me save the vine
The vine and flowers painted on the inside were in such bad shape that I was ready to remove it all. Nancy -My Crafty Little Page convinced me to keep it and after some touch-up work, I'm glad I listened to her. My husband restores vintage Cushman motorscooters and he tries to make everything "mint" condition again. The Shabby Chic movement came along just in time to keep me from making some terrible mistakes.