Twilight In the Garden
It’s 8 p.m., on Friday night. My favorite time of my favorite day. May is a wonderful time of the year, here in northern California…before the string of 100 degree days hit. 
You may recall, I found this new outdoor umbrella at World Market. The floral fabric is colorful and kinda fun!
I’m hoping Wonder Dog remembers that the cushions are not chew toys!
The hydrangeas are getting ready to pop. I have four more waiting to be planted. I got the Everbloom this time, that are supposed to have two or three blooms each season. 
This teak bench could use another sanding. I never have to search too far for things to do.
Here’s my pretend Quail family!
This is a perfect night for a fire in the fireplace. There’s a gentle breeze and it’s about 70° outside.
We brought in this cross, after my mom passed away nine years ago. I say a prayer for her each time I walk past.
Listening to water in the fountain always relaxes me.
Hope you’re having a wonderful day! Thanks for stopping by!,
Barbara
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Where Did the Week Go?
This week passed so quickly, I’m not sure it really happened. The good news is that it started at the Sacramento Antique Fair on Sunday and I found a number of cool things for the shop, including this old rectangular mirror, shutters and large candle holders.
I squeezed in some Craig’s list shopping..
Doesn’t everyone need some old paneled doors? I’ve been painting, too!
This extra long side table, found at an estate sale, used to be “baby —- brown”. I like the new Annie Sloan coloring much better!
I found these two corbels at Thrift Town for $8 each. I’m just not sure my paint job was an improvement!
I found this little stool at a garage sale. Mr. Wonderful gave it a structural tune- up and I gave it a fresh coat of paint.
The nursery dropped a load of new shrubs off yesterday and they’ll get planted soon.
My workshop is still filled with furnishings from our San Francisco condo. Art, accessories and things that can’t fit into my space at Veranda. So, Saturday morning, I’ll be having a parking lot sale, at 9900 Fair Oaks Blvd., next to Bob’s Cycle Center, just east of Sunrise. The sale starts at 9 a.m. And will last till 1 or 2 p.m. I’ll be able to take credit cards, using my new “Square”! So stop by and take a peek, if you’re in the area!
I hope your week has been a great one! Thanks so much for being here!
Cheers!,
Barbara
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Figgy & Flax, Meet Annie Sloan
Hello all!,
I met two darling young women at today’s Sacramento Antiques Fair.
These two lovelies are embarking on a new adventure, selling their beautifully painted furniture and unique treasures. If there had been a prize given, for most beautifully designed booth, these two, Heather and Ashley of Figgy & Flax would have been the winners, hands down!
They’re followers of Miss Mustard Seed and have learned lots of tips from her on painting furniture. The branding, display and big smiles, are all their own.
I’m wishing them oodles of fun and success!
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