Tuesday, August 14, 2012

Having a little Fall with lunch...


Even though we all haven't dived into Fall with our home decor yet,
(OK, some of us have dipped our toes into it)
retail has to be a step ahead of the season.





So when my mom, sis, and her sis-in-law headed out to lunch last week
we wanted to try out the new tea room at The Vintage Veranda.



And of course shopping the store, The Vintage Suitcase, where Robin's touches of Fall are seen everywhere.









Robin creates the most beautiful floral arrangements and wreathes...
even the wildlife want to get in on the display!



Gorgeous Autumnal tones throughout the store.



Even a hint of Halloween



Just in case you need a "hand" with some creepy decor...









Don't you just love this great black and white Buffalo Check?









And just look at this yummy lunch. A quarter of the quiche pie, with a cup of delicious cream of roasted pepper soup. Oh so Delicious!



Be watching for more information on the upcoming Fall Open House, which will be September 14-16, with a new outdoor dining area in back.


If you're anywhere near Springfield, in SW Missouri you'll want to come visit. It's definitely a "destination spot"!

xoxo,
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Let's Shop! Monday Marketplace #25

Hey Everyone, it's Monday again,
and time to link up your Etsy and Online Shop items
here on Monday Marketplace

Here are a few great links from last week:

Book Page Art Crown Monogram from Encore Prints








Original watercolor print



Farmhouse Ruffled Floursack Towel 
from Tattered Goods



from Knick of Time




And The Sponsor Spotlight this week is on







and prepare to be wowwed!
The Bella Sconce





Hope you'll join in today. This link is for items that are for sale only. Please link to your individual item if possible. and feel free to link up to 3 items to the party. If you're selling here and have a blog, I'd love for you to grab the button on the sidebar for somewhere on your blog. The more people that know about Monday Marketplace the more shopping fun. Also please be a follower of this blog, Common Ground.
Thanks so much for joining in. I receive emails each week from many of you saying your traffic and sales have increased because of this party. That's so great to hear!! Also, be sure and check back throughout the week to see what items have been added. 

thanks bunches,
now have some fun!






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Saturday, August 11, 2012

Just a little seasonal tweaking...

I guess you all realized that my "shell" decor in the living room had a pretty small "shelf life". I knew once the heat wave broke and that the middle of August started approaching that my ability to stay in summer mode would disintegrate. And then it was just a matter of time that I would start looking for small ways to signal the change in seasons.



My sweet friend Kenda, took pity on my lack of hydrangea blooms and sent me a care package (or sack) of a bunch of her wonderful misty gray-green flowers. Just what I need ed to help ease the disappointment of my sad little bushes this year.




For a change up on the mantel I changed out my two Wolff Pottery vases for some late summer faux sunflower bunches.



I thought I'd take out a few of my vintage silver tea and coffee pots. They are still tarnished, but hey, I think I like the look.







 I also changed out my summertime potpourri
 for the Autumn Pumpkin Spice variety.



If you're offended by early Fall decor, then please disregard the white pumpkin I found this week. Just ignore it, look away, or pretend it's already September.


As you can see I haven't had time to make my floral pillows, but soon I hope.





And in the larger lantern, in the little moss basket, a robin's nest has been replaced with some stone fruit and some potpourri leaves.



 OK, I'm feeling a little better with some Fall color around me. Can you believe we were actually in the upper 50's a night ago, and daytime in the mid 80's?! Yay!! All the kiddos will be back in school come Monday. no kiddos here, but that's a sure sign that Fall's almost here!



My apologies to all my sweet friends out there in the Pacific Northwest. I know you all love the sunshine, and don't get enough of it, but the rest of us are "over" summer in the worst way.

I'll be joining these parties this week:


Hope you're having a great weekend!!
xoxo,
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