CAN A TWO LEGGED TABLE STAND?

We attended our monthly antique sale this weekend and on the third day smalls and select items are   60% off.

Well I must have been high on caffeine and dust

because I actually bought a table

for $16.00.

I confess I bought a two legged table.  I wish I

had a good excuse but I don't, stupidity

kicked in and good judgement

flew out the window.

It had character, patina and great height.



It even had a drawer, a wonderful top with one        of the boards is 14" wide.

You see I just couldn't resist so I brought it

home and tucked it in my studio directly in front

of a mantel with the chair jammed into it.

Why?  Why Not!

My plan is to have my handy man

nail it into the wall of my potting shed.

Since it is so tall I could cut all the legs

shorter and use it in front of the sofa.

One broken leg and one is 3" to short.

I just love the height it would be easy to work off of.

It would be a great deal if it just had

four legs.

I know your not this weak to be turned

by patina and looks or are you?

Happy Searching, Blessings  Kathy

Going to join these parties

http://houseinroses.blogspot.com/

http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/
http://southernhospitalityblog.com/
http://linda-coastalcharm.blogspot.com/2011/09/nifty-thrifty-tuesday-no78.html

 

NEVERMORE

Once upon a midnight dreary,

while I pondered weak and weary

Edgar Allen Poe, compliments of The Graphic Fairy

While I nodded, nearly napping, suddenly there

came a tapping,

As of someone gently rapping,

rapping at my chamber door -

I feel it in my bones.

Yes, folks FALL is coming.

We have had three days of rain,

wind,

and a constant tornado warning.

 But it has brought cooler nights and cooler days.

Yes, folks FALL is coming and

that means HALLOWEEN is around the corner.

My best halloween bud, Theresa and I

have searched the county over

for halloween. 

Trust me when I say we don't need

anything, I mean nothing, nothing new at all.

We both have been avid halloween collectors

for a long time.  Decorating and parties is what

its about for us.  So we always search out every

shop in hopes there will be something new.

BINGO

A wonderful set of 4 plates, a raven, skelton, rat and owl.

Dollar Tree has the packages of halloween

creepy cloth and some great looking spiders.

Midnight Dreary plate is on a tombstone as a placemat.

They will look tons better setting on a black plate.

I had fun playing with a few of my recent

purchases today. 

Now that we may be having cooler weather

I can tackle the attic and begin

bringing down decorations.

Hoping everyones dreary weather is over.

Are you as excited about Fall and Halloween?

Happy Labor Day,  Blessings  Kathy

Linking with Debbie for her Newbie Party and a few more

http://debbie-debbiedoos.blogspot.com/p/newbie-linkie-party-info.html

http://www.craftskeepmesane.blogspot.com/

http://astrollthrulife.blogspot.com/2011/09/80th-table-top-tuesday.html

FALL IS IN THE AIR

Early this morning it was actually very pleasant

outside.  It didn't last long

but it did give me hope,

September will be cooler than August.

Fall was in the air.

I was inspired to pick up

fall flowers and

these cheery

Zienna's

were perfect.

I have a weakness for fall and these

flowers inspired me to

take a few minutes,

relax on the porch

and daydream of cooler weather.

I hope you are staying cool.

I am joining a few parties, won't you come along?

Metamorphosis Monday @ Between Naps On The Porch
Motivate Me Monday @ Keeping It Simple
Twice Owned Tuesday @ House Of Grace
Nifty Thrifty Tuesday @ Coastal Charm
Time to Shine Tuesday @ A Diamond in the Stuff

 

Blessings, Kathy

OH HOW I LOVE BROMELIADS

This is my little piece of shady heaven.

I started a few years ago trying to get assorted moss, ferns and ground covers under this pear tree.

Being selective changed and now I am just happy if they are happy.

Sometimes I use this spot as my final resting place

for tender sickly plants, it gets decent shade and regular water.

While in Tampa 3 years ago I was able to pick up

several wonderful Bromeliads. 

When the sun gets to hot they love having part shade.





The pop of color is so refreshing and this spot always seems a few degrees cooler.   Even if it is my imagination.

If you have never tried Bromeliads check them out.

This spot is always so interesting, lots of insects so that means the birds

flock to it and the birdbath.

This is Alice, broken she may be but she insist

on holding court.

She keeps watch over everything and is always on alert for the

white rabbit.  She has a real

fear about holes in the ground.

Remember my faithful Resurrection Fern?

I am always on the look out for toadstools or muchrooms

to tuck in here and there.

I keep telling myself I want to make some

from the peat and cement receipe.

Oh well, there is always next spring.

Don't you think this looks like a place

where fairy's would play?   I like to think so.

Do you have a special place in your garden

where fairies live?

Promise me you will try a Bromeliad?

But don't buy the grocery store ones

check out your Botanical Garden or

Garden Shops.

I have saved the best for last.

Moss, Moss, Moss isn't it wonderful?

I love when it gathers on

rocks and pots

I can't resist rocks I have collected them for years.

The marker is a reproduction of a garden marker

in Williamsburg.

It has been a few weeks since I have posted, I feel like

Chatty Kathy.

My computer has been down, oh how I missed you all.

Stay cool and blessings to you all,  

my prayers are with you folks along the

eastern coast.   Kathy



I am linking up with At the Picket Fence, Inspiration Friday With Shade Garden Inspiration
http://www.atthepicketfence.com/2011/08/welcome-to-inspiration-friday-no-29.html

Also with Stuff and Nonsense - Friday's Unfolded
http://www.stuff-and-nonsense.net/

RAINY, HAZY, CRAZY DAYS OF SUMMER

So little is blooming in my poor hot garden.
I am just grateful its alive.

I always love a pop of red.   How is your garden?

  The heat factor is in the triple-digit temps.

My gardening days are long gone until
the middle of Sept.
Till then I will depend on blogland for color.

Enjoy your new week, Kathy

PRAYERFUL IMAGE

Recently while in New Orleans, for an art show, I had the opportunity to

visit one of my favorite churches.

St. Mary's Assumption

This beautiful church is in the lower Garden District.

The architectural style is Baroque Revial - Late Victorian
and is simply breathtaking.

The Tabernacle is surrounded by prayerful
angels, kneeling at the dwelling place for the devine presence.

There is great comfort to those who enter. 

I love this altar

devoted to Mother of Perpetual Help a 15th century Byzantine icon. 

In my Father's house are many rooms;

if it were not so, I would have told you.

I am going there to prepare a place for you.

john 14:2

This has been a very sad week for our community. 

The death of Father Ernie Hyndman

 was received with such sadness.

He will be missed by his family, his parish and his friends.

Trust in the LORD with all your heart

and lean not on your own understanding

Proverbs 3:5

Thanks for letting me share my thoughts and feelings.

Kathy