Flowers? Oh My!

SPRING OPEN HOUSE!!

It is hard to believe that we are finally on the brink of spring. Of course it always means a little lime-colored mud on the driveway, but it comes up off the floor quite well (:-))

You are sure to find something to brighten up your house...and a little chocolate on the side!

See previous posts for more photos!

Hours: Friday 10-5 and Saturday 10-4

Spring In My Kitchen

I don't do much decorating for spring, but I do decorate my kitchen because that is where we spend most of our time. That is where we welcome our guests and we usually park near the coffee pot...So I thought I would show you what I do...Before I had the shop, I just put a little birdhouse and a bunny in the center of the dining room table, some of my kid's artwork (and my own) around and on the windows. You know what I am talking about, construction paper eggs, bunnies, etc.

We have always focused on the Cross for our spring celebration rather than the bunnies and eggs, but incorporate them into our decor because they represent to us what the Cross of Christ represents...

NEW LIFE!!

It has been really exciting to have a week of 40 degree weather here, we have been watching the snow melt, and tip toeing through the mud!                                          

I found this hooked egg basket in Pennsylvania a couple of years ago and kept it for myself. It is probably a favorite spring item. Below is the "original bunny" I have had for many years...

The wool bunny in the tin container below is one done by a local woman that I found at a shop that is no longer open. So many shops have closed up here, it is sad. I am glad that there are still four that are within an hour of mine, so I can still go find unique things in other places! I love to visit other shop owners too!

This is my plate/bowl rack in the kitchen, I love to change the garland across the nails, and add an ornament on the one in front of the plate. In this case a felt star~shaped bunny.

This dish tray is on the hutch with a couple of old wood bowls, a wool chick and a couple of wood eggs in a nest of angel hair vine. I leave the nest, and just change the contents all year...

What do you do for Spring?

Is it almost SPRING yet??

Here are a few of the new things I have been putting out the past several days!

Rabbits, chicks and flowers~OH MY!!

The battery operated tea lights are very popular! I have several new tealight holders for them like this little black metal one. I also have stars that hang from a chain I will have to photograph tomorrow...

Decorative plates continue to be a beautiful addition to my collection with heart warming sayings~great for gifts or for your own collection!

New prints from photographs are very beautiful. I had a difficult time choosing which ones to order at the showroom. I do have a catalog for you to look at if you are intrested in others like the outhouse w/ the wagon full of geraniums...(I can't wait for flowers!!!)

Tomorrow you will find Marlee behind the register because I am going to a little event with Kayla (my daughter) who is GOING TO HAVE A BABY!! (yes, that means I found out I am going to be a gramma...Oh My!)

HAPPY WEEKEND!!

Ahh Ahh Ahh A~CHOO!

A well-intentioned week turns south...

My dear husband...he gave me something.

Yes he did...sweet guy!

For two days he was sneezing and coughing around here...

and decided to share the love.

Right after he gave me that card and the Lindor Truffles!

What a Valentine!

So Wednesday, after washing all my bedding...

I crawled into bed and thought,

"my throat feels...funny."

Sure enough...Thursday morning~bam!

or should I say...

ACHOO!

So my intentions to get the shop changed over

to spring yesterday

were replaced with lots of hot drinks,

books,

and kleenex!

This morning I felt a bit better and was able to

get some of my new things out in the shop!

Just the little bit lifted my spirits!

Some tulips, some lavendar, some birds, some bunnies...

Have you started to decorate for Spring???

The snow is finally melting around here!

In the 30's~ah!

No more ice on my sidewalk!!

I will be posting pics of my new items over the weekend,

or the beginning of next week!

HAVE A WONDERFUL WEEKEND!!!!

Bittersweet Farm

I started a facebook group for Bittersweet Farm (click on it)! Connect on facebook to participate in decorating discussions, view photos from some of my shoppers, and give feedback on your shopping experience!

Not Moving

Well, the house is officially off the market. We had ZERO lookers...which made it rather easy on me never having to rush around and spiffy things up...on the down side, I never had to rush around and spiffy things up. Know what I mean? There are things (like in the basement) that would definately get done if someone was going to be browsing through there...I need me some motivation...

I am finding I like my computer. Alot. I try NOT to turn it on right away for I seem to get sidetracked too long chatting with people. I am really excited to be able to connect with my brother who just got his first computer. He is a dairy farmer with 5 children, so he hasn't had time...until he decided to get a computer "for the kids" *wink*! No, really he did want it for the kids, but it has been a blessing for him! He can be in the "loop" now.

With the shop open only two days a week, I always think I will have alot of time on my hands, but it never works that way. The calendar fills up. This week includes a visitation and a funeral. My daughter's new husband's grandma just went to be with the Lord. Then there is appointments, snow moving (though I haven't done that yet...) Phone calls, friends in need...

With Ethan in his senior year, we are moving on college prep...finance, scholarship research, and having to get our tax info together asap. I am happy to report that we are almost ready!

This is a big year of  milestones for me...Kayla got married, I turned 45, Ethan is graduating, empty nest is on the horizon... and I got reading glasses...I think that means I crested "the hill". I hope the top is long and flat...*smiles*.

Thankfully Ethan is only going to be an hour away. I haven't told him yet, but visions of a weekly trip to take him out for coffee at Caribou is keeping me from the greiving I might otherwise be doing over the impending empty nest...(He wouldn't appreciate my wanting to do that until after he is moved out...so I am keeping it a secret for now. lol)

I have new things continually coming into the shop, so I hope you will come and check it out. Candles are restocked. Valentine's weekend I will be having my anual "Red Candle Sale"...keep your eyes open for my next mailing for upcoming events!

Pretty and Prim

FIRST PRETTY:

I am excited about the jewelry. It is very beautiful at a price that will make you *smile*! All the sets you see are under $20. (necklace + earrings) except the long one w/ turquois is $24. There are also a few bracelets, and many more coming in. I ordered from two different companies; I am still waiting for one order.

My photos adequately display the pieces. Of course in person they will be much clearer. They all look awesome on black. There are a few that are better w/ brown (the turquois).