A Great Trip, A Beautiful Garden and A Winner!



My kids just got out of college for summer.  They are on quarters, so they start much later and end much later than a lot of other schools.  I was fortunate that it's late enough in June that the weather was gorgeous, I got to spend time with them,  and spend some time with friends while I was there.  Of course seeing friends means shopping and spending time looking at their beautiful gardens and beautiful homes.  :)

I found some fun things that I loved and could fit on the airplane with me.  I also found some great things that would've required their own seat, so I couldn't get them...

I love Coke memorabilia and have a couple of Coke crates.  I found this one that had the dividers.  I thought about using it to plant flowers in, but then decided to use it as a display case.

I found a few things to put in it, but I'm sure I'll switch things around a bit.  Right now I have it sitting on a bench, but may hang it later.

 I love little oil cans, and this one especially! 

I found this little birdcage.  I'm a sucker for birdcages! 

This bird letter sorter is perfect for my desk.

And the best part was spending time in my friend, Heather's GORGEOUS backyard!!  She is so amazingly talented!

The winner of the My Memories Giveaway is Pam at DIY Design Fanatic.  Congratulations Pam!

Thanks for your visit and sweet comments! 

Pam



I am linking to the following parties:


Jennifer Rizzo's Thrift Store Makeover Party

Spring has Sprung and My First Giveaway

I was so excited to see my daffodils blooming yesterday! Finally!! 

I'd say that over half of them are blooming!

Here's what it looked like just a few days ago:

And today?  The whole area is covered in 6" of snow!!  UGH!!!  (Sorry, no picture of the snow.  I don't want to know just yet if the blooms are damaged...)


I recently hit the 150 followers mark and am so excited!  I decided that I would celebrate by having a giveaway.  I'm giving away this birdcage pillow and dishtowel to one lucky reader.  I made both using graphics from The Graphics Fairy.  I  am excited for them to have a new home!

So to have a chance to win both the pillow and dishtowel:

1) Leave a comment on this post. 

2) If you're not already following me, I'd love it if you would start following.

3) Make sure your email address is available either via your blog or in the comment.

4) US addresses only

5) I will draw the winner on Saturday, April 9th at 5pm Mountain Time

Thanks so much for coming by!   Good luck on the giveaway!

Pam

I am linking to the following parties:

Debbiedoo's Newbie Party

Dittle Dattle's Amaze Me Monday

Between Naps on the Porch Met Monday

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