Flowers in 1940's McCoy vase, pictured on my porch railing.
XXX
Suzanne
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06 May 2011
Fridays Flowers
Almost all my lilacs opened and I couldn't resist the scent! So I cut a few to bring into the house. Flowers for you on Friday -- an early Mothers Day gift for all to enjoy!
Flowers in 1940's McCoy vase, pictured on my porch railing.
XXX
Suzanne
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Flowers in 1940's McCoy vase, pictured on my porch railing.
XXX
Suzanne
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03 May 2011
Vintage Picnic Find
Since it was so warm last Monday I decided we'd have a BBQ and our first al fresco dinner on the patio. I really just wanted an excuse to use the unused vintage picnic set I had picked up off eBay at the end of last summer and had yet to use! It's from the 70's and quite cleverly put together so that everything fits in an easily transportable little container. You need to add the few extras like vintage tablecloth or place mats, napkins, and maybe bigger cups along with your feast. I'm quite enamoured of it, and mainly took the pictures so that I could figure how to get it back together again! It's quite a puzzle! At under $20 including shipping I was very pleased, as I couldn't find something near as innovative on the market today!
This is how it looks all bundled up. The cart it's sitting on was picked up a few years ago at a rummage sale for under $5. It's from the 60's and collapses for easy storage in the garage during off season. Quite useful next to the grill for keeping everything to hand, as well as moving the cooked food out of the way.
Top off, revealing the first layer.
1st layer reveal -- dinner plates in front, in back is a bowl & stack of glasses, to the front of that is salt & pepper shakers.
There is a large serving bowl in front, which was taken off the top revealing the cutlery (still inside main bowl with handle.)
Remove cutlery to find the last layer which are the little dessert bowls in front. The bottom part with handle becomes another serving bowl.
Close up of the clever little salt & pepper shakers and the lovely vintage shaped cutlery and cups.
There you have the whole set! It's going to get loads of use this summer when we hit the pool and bring our picnic lunch or have a BBQ dinner after swimming. Ahhh warm lazy summer days, I can't wait!
XXX
Suzanne
PS for those of you who are interested, there were tons of these very sets on eBay for a variety of prices. I went for the unboxed set -- at a lower price -- as I'd never use it. I think I found them by searching for "vintage picnic set" or similar.
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This is how it looks all bundled up. The cart it's sitting on was picked up a few years ago at a rummage sale for under $5. It's from the 60's and collapses for easy storage in the garage during off season. Quite useful next to the grill for keeping everything to hand, as well as moving the cooked food out of the way.
Top off, revealing the first layer.
1st layer reveal -- dinner plates in front, in back is a bowl & stack of glasses, to the front of that is salt & pepper shakers.
There is a large serving bowl in front, which was taken off the top revealing the cutlery (still inside main bowl with handle.)
Remove cutlery to find the last layer which are the little dessert bowls in front. The bottom part with handle becomes another serving bowl.
Close up of the clever little salt & pepper shakers and the lovely vintage shaped cutlery and cups.
There you have the whole set! It's going to get loads of use this summer when we hit the pool and bring our picnic lunch or have a BBQ dinner after swimming. Ahhh warm lazy summer days, I can't wait!
XXX
Suzanne
PS for those of you who are interested, there were tons of these very sets on eBay for a variety of prices. I went for the unboxed set -- at a lower price -- as I'd never use it. I think I found them by searching for "vintage picnic set" or similar.
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02 May 2011
Signs of Spring... Finally!
These pictures were taken last week when we had a warm streak and while poking around in the garden doing a bit of weeding. After a brutal winter I was quite enthusiastic to see the new growth!
Columbine is popping up!
This is what my lilacs looked like last Monday.
And this is the same branch today! Last night the scent was wafting through the air, I can't wait until it's in full bloom as it will fragrance the air around the whole block (we have 3 huge old lilac trees.)
Daffodils are out enforce.
No lone tulips this year, they are popping up everywhere!
My climbing roses are leafy as are my rose bushes, no buds yet they'll come a bit later this month.
Wild violets fill the lawn. I don't allow my poor Punk Glam King to mow until they start to die. Too pretty to look at!
This is the first time I've had hens and chicks (houseleek) survive a winter. And it even had babies!
I forgot what these are called, theyre the white version of grape hyacinth.
When we first moved here nearly 11 years ago I planted different varieties of daffodils. This is one of my favs, and of course I saved no info to get more! Such a pretty salmon centre!
Grape hyacinth. When I was wee, I saw faeries in amongst the grape hyacinth!
Another daffodil variety I have no clue about.
This is a peony I thought bit it last year, but it's sprouting, so I've got hope!
Lots more peonies sprouting.
Ladies mantle that took root in a nearby pot!
Coral bells. And my VW wellies -- gardening in style!
I swiped a bit of forsythia from my neighbour to bring some spring inside!
I got 2 of these 1970's patio tables for our back patio, or the area I want to make into a sitting garden for $10 total!
Also purchased last weekend was this, which I will recover to match the love seat on our covered front porch. It was under $10, and the swirls don't match perfectly to our wrought iron love seat but they blend nicely.
It was so warm I broke out a summer dress to run errands! Leopard dress is by Norma Kamali, and I love it's vintage feel and swingy skirt so much I also got it in plain black. So happy too, its one of those dresses you find yourself throwing on when you want to look nice but are either too heat beat or haven't the energy to really try! Tried to show the shoes, they're Miu Miu and have tiny little studs. Very comfy and I've worn them to death even over the winter! You can't see from the photos but I used an OTC organic keratin treatment which pulled all my colour out. I kind of like it as it goes from blonde on top down to red at the ends. Ombre-ish I guess. I do feel the lure of Manic Panic calling my name so I'm sure this look will be changed soon and Vampire Red will triumph! (If you click to enlarge the pics you can see the stud details on the shoes, and in the 2nd picture you will see my ombre-ish hair a bit better.)
As you will notice, I've not yet pulled all the leaves away. This is because it's still been getting quite cold at night and I fear if I do, what growth I have will freeze and be lost. Hopefully this will all change within the next week or so, and then I can do a proper weeding and maybe even some planting. I really can't wait to get my hands in the dirt!
One last thing... Here is a photo of the area I want to make into a sitting garden. We used to have an above ground pool there, but it proved too shady and the water never warmed, rendering it a useless lawn ornament! Any ideas of what to plant around the perimeter? This is as sunny as it gets.
I'd prefer perennials or some kind of flowering bushes. All ideas welcome!
XXX
Suzanne
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Columbine is popping up!
This is what my lilacs looked like last Monday.
And this is the same branch today! Last night the scent was wafting through the air, I can't wait until it's in full bloom as it will fragrance the air around the whole block (we have 3 huge old lilac trees.)
Daffodils are out enforce.
No lone tulips this year, they are popping up everywhere!
My climbing roses are leafy as are my rose bushes, no buds yet they'll come a bit later this month.
Wild violets fill the lawn. I don't allow my poor Punk Glam King to mow until they start to die. Too pretty to look at!
This is the first time I've had hens and chicks (houseleek) survive a winter. And it even had babies!
I forgot what these are called, theyre the white version of grape hyacinth.
When we first moved here nearly 11 years ago I planted different varieties of daffodils. This is one of my favs, and of course I saved no info to get more! Such a pretty salmon centre!
Grape hyacinth. When I was wee, I saw faeries in amongst the grape hyacinth!
Another daffodil variety I have no clue about.
This is a peony I thought bit it last year, but it's sprouting, so I've got hope!
Lots more peonies sprouting.
Ladies mantle that took root in a nearby pot!
Coral bells. And my VW wellies -- gardening in style!
I swiped a bit of forsythia from my neighbour to bring some spring inside!
I got 2 of these 1970's patio tables for our back patio, or the area I want to make into a sitting garden for $10 total!
Also purchased last weekend was this, which I will recover to match the love seat on our covered front porch. It was under $10, and the swirls don't match perfectly to our wrought iron love seat but they blend nicely.
It was so warm I broke out a summer dress to run errands! Leopard dress is by Norma Kamali, and I love it's vintage feel and swingy skirt so much I also got it in plain black. So happy too, its one of those dresses you find yourself throwing on when you want to look nice but are either too heat beat or haven't the energy to really try! Tried to show the shoes, they're Miu Miu and have tiny little studs. Very comfy and I've worn them to death even over the winter! You can't see from the photos but I used an OTC organic keratin treatment which pulled all my colour out. I kind of like it as it goes from blonde on top down to red at the ends. Ombre-ish I guess. I do feel the lure of Manic Panic calling my name so I'm sure this look will be changed soon and Vampire Red will triumph! (If you click to enlarge the pics you can see the stud details on the shoes, and in the 2nd picture you will see my ombre-ish hair a bit better.)
As you will notice, I've not yet pulled all the leaves away. This is because it's still been getting quite cold at night and I fear if I do, what growth I have will freeze and be lost. Hopefully this will all change within the next week or so, and then I can do a proper weeding and maybe even some planting. I really can't wait to get my hands in the dirt!
One last thing... Here is a photo of the area I want to make into a sitting garden. We used to have an above ground pool there, but it proved too shady and the water never warmed, rendering it a useless lawn ornament! Any ideas of what to plant around the perimeter? This is as sunny as it gets.
I'd prefer perennials or some kind of flowering bushes. All ideas welcome!
XXX
Suzanne
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