I just couldn't wait any longer

I just couldn't wait any longer to buy flowers. These were calling my name. My favorite annual is the rosebud or double impatient in pink. They come in a solid green or a variegated leaf and several colors. I always purchase pink, but these are a little darker than I usually like. I don't hang them up(the birds make their nests and I can't bear to disturb them so I let the plant die), I put them in pots around the house.

A second chance

A few months ago I walked into the antique store where I have a booth to see a sold sign on a rusty old child's petal toy. I thought- that one got away. I've always thought these were so cute, but never could afford to buy one. Two days ago I walked in and it was back. The owner had bought it and didn't know what to do with it so she decided to sell it. I don't know whether this is keeper or a seller. I leaning more toward selling because it would look great in someones' yard that had kids(I have none). It could be decorated for any season- plant for spring, American Flag for the 4th, pumkin for the fall, and a santa with packages for christmas. Am I talking myself out of selling it?

What's to Come!

It's time to kick in gear for the first Barn Sale of the Year. I'm hoping that my friends who are vendors will come. I have one friend(Terri Temples) who is making some wonderful garden totems out of glass jars and bottles. They are so colorful and unusual. Nova Hunt is a very talented painter who normally prefers to paint Christmas/winter scenes, but can do anything. She paints on vintage items such as shovels, doors, window, ironing boards, and even coffee perculators. Then there is my best friend, Teresa Dennis. She is working on some cute little brag books(photo albums) that are perfect for a gift(wedding, birthday, Mother's Day) or even for your own purse. They are one of a kind and very girly. She designs the covers on her computer with vintage clip art. I am working on some ideas for an idea Teresa came up with called Garden Glitz. Fun stuff for your yard. Mark the date on your calendar for Sunday, May 2nd from 1-5. Hope to see you there!

Look What I found in my yard

I found this perfume bottle. It's marked Avon on the bottom with a #2 in a circle. I wish it was something really old - but this is the first thing I've found in the 16 years I've lived here. I would like to get a metal detector and maybe I'd find some real treasures!

What I brought Home

I bought the masher and mirror from Jami and grabbed the little blue mittens for children's mitten collection. I love the little pink wheelbarrow- it will go with my planter collection!

My husband asked did I make any money? Yes and No. I reinvested it in some new treasures.

My first purchase was from Jill (http://www.forevermoreantiques.com/) a vendor we met last year at Brocton and love to visit with. She has the most wonderful things. Something for everyone, from primitive to country to shabby chic. I spotted the pink chair and trellis first thing and nabbed them. She has a cute little shop (which I haven't visited yet, but plan to this year) full of goodies- you won't leave empty handed! We were headed back for our second load when a vendor was unloaded the banister and I told her that I would take it with me. I also purchased some tin from them. The little size 2 watering can (I've been looking for one-since I have all the other sizes) and the adorable wheelbarrow came from another vendor. I had purchased the green/blue shutters early on and decided to buy the little cabinet at the very end of the show. The old ladder and stepstool never left my driveway because I bought it out of the back of my friend's van before we left. I got some pretty neat stuff, but I let one get away that I'm losing sleep over- some gingerbread. I'm really beating myself up over that. I didn't need it- but I so wish I had bought it. It was pretty expensive and I just couldn't justify it- but I wish I would have because now I'm just sick about it. They say win some, loose some- I wish I would have won that one!

Second Day at Brocton

Sales were down- I think the weather was just too nice! Talking with other vendors, they felt the same way. Another year- more learned- and some nice visiting with customers and dealers!

First Day at Brocton

The first day was slow- really slow. They let in customer before the 12:00 opening, not leaving us time to make final adjustments or shop other vendors booths. We had to make an un-expected trip back to the barn to get another load. The booth didn't have enough in it, then we had too much. We made some adjustments after this last photo and took down some small tables. I did make some fun purchases of my own which I'll post tomorrow. I hope today is a busier day!