Going, Going, Gone...Hello



Summer is over and Fall is here and with that I'm sure this is the last of my roses for this year. 

Time to move onto pumpkins, gourds, hay and mums and all the other things that shouts...Hello, Fall Is Here!

Time For A Warm Up...Please

It seems we are experiencing "Blackberry Winter" here in the wonderful state of Kentucky and probably in nearby states as well. 

Now, I don't claim to be an expert on the different winters so, if I'm wrong about which winter we are experiencing please share your information with us. 

That being said the simple gist of it is....IT"S COLD!! 

Even though its cold I'm still ready to plant flowers and dig in the dirt...are you?  I have planted a few little things so far and my little scooter should look beautiful when the flowers begin to grow. 

Remember that cute little antique wire basket I used in this post, well this is what I really envisioned it being used for when I bought it.

If you are looking for healthy beautiful looking flowers be sure to visit Owens Garden Center.  You can view their web site for directions as well as flower and gardening ideas.  In addition to flowers, shrubs and trees they have planters, yard art and even coco mat you can buy by the yard. 

Be sure to check them out to see what they have to offer, just leave some for me because I plan to go back and get more beautiful plants.

My Vintage Scooter Re-Do

Well, its not a bicycle built built for two but it is a scooter built for flowers.  I found this cute little thing several years ago and have had it in my screened in porch all this time.  I had the best of intentions to paint it and fix it up but I got a little side tracked and moved on to other projects.  It was one of my projects that I started and never finished till now. So here is the big reveal...are you ready?

It started out all rusty and I sanded and sanded...whew!

Saw this color used in another blog awhile ago but I can't remember which one it was.

It took several coats of paint to cover it good.

Everyone needs a little Rich Plum in their life...right?

Its just waiting for flowers to be planted in it.

Finally finished and put back together!

Still need to do a little work on the handle bar but at least I have it painted and back together.

Now I'm debating about whether to keep it or sell it.  Hmmm...I guess time will tell.

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Dreams of my "Girly Place"

Progress is still being made in the "Man Cave" so before long I suspect the hubby project should be over and then he can get started on my "Girly Place".  I have been anticipating having my own little space for so long now that if SPRING doesn't hurry and get here I may just bust!  We have a little storage building already and I have been planning and envisioning how I am going to to fix it up for quite awhile now.  I have even been purchasing things along the way to create my perfect little dreamy "Girly Place".  I have the cutest lime green cabinets, that I bought at the Habitat Restore, in there that I plan to use for my flowers and gardening and whatever else I can think of. .  Even bought some old clay pots at the Restore too...can't wait to add some flowers to them. 

After all of my planning and dreaming the hubby informed me that he planned to sell the building and build a garage.  Anyone want to guess how that went over??  After much discussion about where my "Girly Place" could be located I think we have come to a mutual understanding....it must be close to the house, not half a mile away.  I think he is onboard the same ship with me now and has even said he would just build me a new one (I ain't holding my breath on that one).  

This is my inspiration for the whole project...isn't she beautiful.  This is the little cottage that I ran across on the Susie Harris blog http://www.susieharrisblog.com

and here's a little taste of the inside of her cottage

Notice the cute chandelier she has hanging.....here is my version that I found on ebay

Isn't it so cute???  I just love it and can't wait to get her placed in her new home.  So, not meaning to wish my life away but I sure do wish SPRING would hurry up and get here.  I'm thinking I may need to set a chair or two out on the front porch of the "Girly Place" and christen it with a big ole glass of sweet tea. 

 Anyone wanna join me?