Thursday, March 5, 2009
Candlelit Gathering to Welcome Spring
There is SO much more, just a few photos while there is time, more finds soon, some left before I got pictures...enjoy! Oh yes...it's going to be a beautiful Friday and Saturday, perfect for a trip to Thornville with family and friends, the shop looks so fresh and new, you'll enjoy every step...see you soon!!!
 right this way
 right this way
 
 



 Fantastic live ivy ball topiaries in clay pots! It's so wonderful to have live plants back in the shop again...it's been a long time. These classic topiaries are ready to grace the rooms of your home.
 Fantastic live ivy ball topiaries in clay pots! It's so wonderful to have live plants back in the shop again...it's been a long time. These classic topiaries are ready to grace the rooms of your home.
 Darling pink jasmine ring topiaries, light, airy, delicate.
 Darling pink jasmine ring topiaries, light, airy, delicate.
 vintage chandelier dressed for a garden party
  vintage chandelier dressed for a garden party
 fresh lavender plants
 fresh lavender plants
 vintage glider, chair and table    Nantucket bike basket, my German goat cart(NFS, sorry, it's falling apart) is full of faux cabbages that are fun tucked into cupboards, urns, or the corner of benches, tuck in a scratching bunny
 vintage glider, chair and table    Nantucket bike basket, my German goat cart(NFS, sorry, it's falling apart) is full of faux cabbages that are fun tucked into cupboards, urns, or the corner of benches, tuck in a scratching bunny
 old leaded glass windows, architectural porch fragments, faux and real purple hyacinth
 old leaded glass windows, architectural porch fragments, faux and real purple hyacinth
 Seek & Find...do you see a pair of vintage ironstone egg cups? Velvet covered bunnies? Old egg crates? Leaded glass salvaged from a now closed Columbus restaurant?
 Seek & Find...do you see a pair of vintage ironstone egg cups? Velvet covered bunnies? Old egg crates? Leaded glass salvaged from a now closed Columbus restaurant?
 chippy paint flatwall with crusty urns, chartreuse garden gloves, rolls of moss ribbon, string bags full of faux bulbs, willow gardener's basket (wonderful Mother's Day gift!!), wicker wrapped candle cups, old berry basket, architectural corbels
 chippy paint flatwall with crusty urns, chartreuse garden gloves, rolls of moss ribbon, string bags full of faux bulbs, willow gardener's basket (wonderful Mother's Day gift!!), wicker wrapped candle cups, old berry basket, architectural corbels

 a flock of bird houses (every spring a pair of Carolina Wrens make their home in one of these in my backyard)
 a flock of bird houses (every spring a pair of Carolina Wrens make their home in one of these in my backyard)
 Gorgeous large egg wreath
 Gorgeous large egg wreath
 more egg wreaths, medium sized
 more egg wreaths, medium sized
 very tall green cupboard, picture taken late, lots of goodies going home with shoppers
 very tall green cupboard, picture taken late, lots of goodies going home with shoppers
 My friend Kimberly had this cupboard looking like she raided Mr. MacGregor's garden! Customers snacked while they shopped and I didn't get this picture snapped until the evening was over.
 My friend Kimberly had this cupboard looking like she raided Mr. MacGregor's garden! Customers snacked while they shopped and I didn't get this picture snapped until the evening was over.
 My girlfriend Kim graciously made these wonderful cucumber sandwiches, yum!
 My girlfriend Kim graciously made these wonderful cucumber sandwiches, yum!
 
I just found your blog, what a beautiful place!!! I will be back, Many Blessings, Janna
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful photos, and your shop sounds and looks wonderful! I wish I lived in your area!
ReplyDeleteOh I wish I lived closer, I would be a regular in your store...sundays..I would be there! The photos are amazing..so sweet and welcoming! :)
ReplyDeleteWow- the shop looks fantastic! You really outdid yourself there. It would have been glorious to shop with you but sniff, sniff- I'm too far away!!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for all the pix. I love this vicarious shopping- and so doesmy bank account .
Anita
Love the lit bench on the side of the building. Gorgeous presentation of your shop!
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous shop! Ooh, I do love that green cupboard!
ReplyDeleteWith that bait and tackle sign in the window I could have gotten my "better half" in your store easily. Lordy, I wish I lived closed enough to attend your spring candlelight opening. Everything looks so "right up my alley". :)
ReplyDeleteALL I COULD SAY WHEN I SCROLLED DOWN YOUR BLOG FOR THE VERY FIRST TIME THIS MORNING WAS, "WHAT, WHAT, WHAT!!??!!"
ReplyDeleteI THINK WE'RE IDENTICAL TWINS SEPARATED AT BIRTH!!!
TO SAY I LOVE YOUR SHOP, WHERE ITS LOCATED,(OLD BRICK STOREFRONT), IS SO INCOMPLETE TO HOW MOVED I AM.
I'M SPEECH LESS. I THINK YOUR LIVING MY DREAM BLOG FRIEND.
HUGS FROM MAINE
http://sophie4me.blogspot.com/
My inlaws live in Ohio (Loveland) and I will do my best to make a trip to your sweet store next time we're in town! I can't wait.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful shop! I linked to this post today because I am madly in love with the egg wreath you showed.
ReplyDeleteKimba
http://asoftplacetoland-kimba.blogspot.com/2009/03/spring-wreaths.html
Your shop looks wonderful. Love the glow at night. Hope you had a great open house. Jan
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful.....do you ship? I love the ironstone egg cups and the egg wreath! Simply lovely.
ReplyDeleteThe store is breath taking!!! I hope your store is doing well in all this economic down time! I would love to come there, maybe soon! Love it!
ReplyDeleteTheresa
Oh MY! What an adorable shop! I so wish you were close by.....darn. :-(
ReplyDeleteWarm regards,
Spencer