Thank you Beverly from how sweet the sound for making another Pink Saturday possible for all of us. Please be sure to visit as many pinkies as you can this week and pay a special visit to Tammi of visions of vintage, that is my link for this week.
Have a wonderful week my pink friends. I look forward to hearing and seeing what you have been up to.
You know it happens, you go out to lunch and then off to your favorite home decor shop. I never intended to buy much, just wanted to see what was out there for fall. I was with my mother, my sweet daughter in law, Amber and my two adorable grand-daughters, Allie and Jenna. While cruising the store, I saw a gorgeous floral arrangement that would be perfect for my dining room table. The height was perfect, the colors were beautiful and I fell in love. So, up to the counter we go. Well, not quite. This perfect arrangement was on a metal pedestal that looked like it had had one to many last night. Somehow it had gotten bent. It wasn't a bad bend, but it was enough of one that I could no longer consider it mine. It would not have mattered how much was taken off the price, my eyes would have gone to the flaw every time I gazed at it. I was so dissapointed, but not defeated. Off I went in search of something else.......
My table seats 10 very comfortably, so the arrangement needs to be BIG.
As I searched, this is what I found. I loved it. I always enjoyed working with fruits and veggies along side of blooms. The texture they add and the color is unbelievable. I thought this would work just fine. It was lower and longer, but the colors were wonderful and I love the fruits and veggies.
Just look at those reds!! Artichokes and pomagrantes, apples and grapes.
Deep and rich, with ambers and greens. Okra and fall leaves with lovely blooms.
OK, this was not what I thought it would be. I still love the arrangement, but it ended up being waaaaaaaay to small for my table. I have no idea what I was thinking, I guess I wasn't really thinking at all.
This lovely arrangement ended up not on my dining room table, but is perfect for my kitchen table. All was not lost afterall.
I now don't leave the house without measurements, just in case. I did however come out the winner on this. I not only have a beautiful arrangement for my kitchen table, I still get to shop for one for the dining room. My motto now is to be prepared, because even tho you may not think you need something, you just never know. I will let you know what I come up with: to be continued.....
My offerings this week for the fall theme of Tuesday Treasures are these wonderful home decor items. You can also find other fall items on my website someplaceinthyme. Please be sure to check out all the other Shabbylaneshop sellers to see what they have in there shops too. The two items belong have been put on sale for today only, happy haunting.
Happy Pink Saturday everyone, and a huge thankyou to Beverly of how sweet the sound for making pink saturday possible. My special blog link today is Sue from collect in Texas gal. Please be sure to stop by and give her a visit today.
Aren't these just so cute. In case you were wondering, these dishes are from Villeroy and Bach and the pattern is Canari. We bought them when we were living in Germany, I have no idea if they are available in the U.S.
These plates are so much fun to play with because of all the colors. Just about anything goes and they make a gorgeous Easter table.
You really can't have a bad day when you start out with a cup of something wonderful and see all the pretty blooms and gorgeous colors.
The lucky winner of this months giveaway is.......Jennifer from Maiden Shade. Congratulations Jennifer, please contact me with your address and I will sent this lovely pincushion to you. My next giveaway will be in October. Meanwhile, please don't forget to sign up for the Shabbylaneshops giveaway by clicking on the gadget at the top of my blog. This is for around $100.00 worth of gorgeous items and gift cert. donated by many of the vendors over at shabbylaneshops, including me.
I don't think anyone could forget what they were doing, or where they were during this time 8 years ago. God Bless those that lost their lives that tragic day, those that were left to pick up the pieces and those that faught the fight. God Bless America and all it's people.
As you may know, many of us at Shabbylaneshops are celebrating Tuesdays with Tuesday Treasures. Every week the theme changes and this weeks theme is "Romantic Roses". You can click on the link and find all the participating vendors that are offering special prices today. Below are some of the items in my shop. Simple click here and then click on Tuesday Treasures.
If you have never visited or lived in the desert, you probably don't know that the average rainfall is only about 4 to 6 inches a year. This is why you hear the sun shines 352 days a year!! During the summer, rain usually occurs at night. This is due to the high temperatures during the day. Any moisture will evaporate during the high temps of the day. Our storms which will include thunder and lightening happen when the temps are cooler, after dark. This is why it may rain and we never see it.
If you look closely you can see many colors in the sky.
Rain, sunshine and blue skies all at once.
Rain falling in streaks, it's beautiful to see. Like a drawing on paper.
It's hard to believe this is a park and not a pond. All the wildlife come out for a drink. Lots of birds taking baths and filling their tummys.
We don't often see the parks with so much water. There is grass under all of this.
Altho there are non here now, we often find ducks paddling away and enjoying themselves, it's such a strange site to see.
Sadly, in a couple of days, this will be a distant reminder of glorious rain. Until next time, we will be waiting.
Short and sweet this week. I thought I would start the month out with September's give a way. Just leave me a comment for a chance to win this pincushion, link back to my blog with your blog for a second chance (just let me know that you have done this) and you are ready to go. I hope you enjoy this week and Happy Pink Saturday. Thankyou to Beverly from How Sweet The Sound for making this all possible every week for us to enjoy each others company. Please be sure to visit as many pinkie bloggers as you can.
A little silver teapot charm and faux pearls in roses, so charming and useful too. Three handmade pins are also included. Perfect for keeping, or giving to someone special that loves to sew or quilt.
There are also seashells that I have given a little glitter to for some added bling. Good luck! I want to wish all of you a very happy Pink Saturday and a wonderful week ahead.
If you were not born in the United States of America, you probably have no idea how vast she is. If you visit Europe, then you know many of the countries there would fit into the state of TX with lots of room left over. We are a nation of grandness, diverse beauty offering the world just about any type of culture and enviornment one can think of. No matter where you live, take it all in, it's there just waiting to be explored. WHERE do YOU think this picture was taken?
It snows in winter and there is skiing too.
My guess is that you are thinking, Kentucky, Tenn, West VA, or some other great state of ours, if that is the case, you are wrong. Keep guessing......
This is the view as far as the eyes can see. The elevation is over 6,000 feet, miles and miles of mountains, trees and some lakes. If you guessed the great state of AZ you are right! Somehow tho, I doubt you knew it, how many would guess that this is just under 2 hours out of Phoenix??
Miles and miles of trees. When we think of the desert and AZ, we think of dirt, dry, cactus and the sun shining 352 days out of the year. We don't think of skiing, snow, water, trees and mountains. They are all here tho......surprise!!
No matter where we live, we are blessed with beauty. God Bless America!!
