ALL MY GARDENS!!!!!!

Spring is here and its time for our gardens to put on a show...... The heat is coming and lets enjoy them for at least for a little while...... its good for the soul! Just open the back door to shop #1 and see what Sandra has done to really make it nicer to walk around outside..... it was such a mess from the winter hail storm and all the rain.... more needs to be done but the frostbitten plants and the mess of broken garden treasures are gone!

#2 shop is a profusion of purple flowers.... people walking down the street or coming into the shop have stopped to admire them.....

Meilan took time from inside the shop arranging clothes and accessories to spruce up the front of the shop's garden....

I did some gardening this past Sunday and I was telling a customer about it today... She said oh please blog it so here it is..... my front flower beds with new plants and of course yard art from the Cottage Garden.....

By my front door this sweet topiary and grape ivy.....

This fat little bird use to reside at the shop and now he followed me home.....

Love this crackle finish ceramic bunny who also came from the shop but there are more there....

I love decorating my garden with vintage items. This wheelbarrow has been in front of the house for years.....

Red geraniums are great for the garden north exposure.....

And I love to collect bird nests that have been abandoned and use in my garden....

An old tool box with plants atop it.

I also love St. Francis statuary...... he definitely belongs in the garden....

This is the beginning of a peace rose. I transplanted this bush last year and it is finally happy and produced a rose....

I love to mix garden statuary and yard art in between my plants.... just gives it that little extra pop!!!!!

Here Comes Peter Cottontail!!!!!

Shop #1 at The Cottage Garden is filled with lots of chicks and bunnies to help with your spring time decorating for Easter.......

Chicks and more chicks!!!!

Our hydrangea bunnies are so cute!!!!

Bunny Pokes from our Roundtop Collection. Sure to make you smile!

Another hydrangea bunny, just look at that precious face.....

And of course we have a great selection of the skinny leg bunnies. There are some darling new ones to add to your collection.

And hydrangea lambs too!

The white porcelian bunnies are wonderful too...... So hop on over and pick out your favorite bunny or chick.....

New Clothing At #2 Shop

Oh girls we just received more new clothing from another new apparel company...... This is such a romantic dress or can be worn as a top over skinny jeans...... Love love the color and it has a darling hemline.

This one went home with me..... probably wearing it tomorrow over a skirt.

And another clothing company new to #2 shop such great detailing in their clothing. Looks like linen but is 100% cotton.....

Love this ruffled skirt and we have it in black too......

This little skirt is tiered with toiling and can be worn under our tunics to add just a little more length......

This is just a comfy top but edged in lace..... such a great little touch!

And the hot new thing is putting lace under everything we just got in short sleeves and camis in all lace. TOOOOO CUTE!!!!!!

Of course we all know scarves are the must accesory and these little lightweight sparkly ones are a must.....

Just had to show you the new travel mugs and luggage tags we got in they are such a hoot!!!!!!

Joyful Nest!

We all love Kelly Rae Roberts collage art and I don't want to take anything away from her but we have gotten in a new collage art collection called Joyful nest. It is so colorful and whimsical that I truly love this artist too. I love her attention to the detail of nature......

Spring is almost here!!!!!!! Lets all admire the wonders of nature.

Paris In Spring- Great Day!

Our French Market and Sidewalk Cafe was on Saturday and it was a great day!!!!!!
We were preparing the front yard at #2 for the sidewalk cafe.

The porch was cleared and awaiting the arrival of the caterer, Linda of Tasteful Plate.

She was getting it all set up and it turned out beautiful, unfortunately I was so busy inside with customers that I didn't get a chance to take a photo of the finished table.

Kate the tarot card reader was busily setting up her little tent for her readings. Again she was busy all day.

Deb and Patty arrived with all the fun vintage stuff and fresh plants.

Terry of Winifred Street had all her beautiful collage art.

Inside shop #2 the customers were having fun with all the new clothing and jewelry that had arrived just in time for the day! Our new clothing line was a big hit and can't wait for the gals to see the rest of the clothing from that order when it arrives soon!

John and Linda were all smiles when they came into the shop after they had finished their lunch in our cafe...... It was an unanimous thumbs up from everyone. Lunch was great!

Meilan was running around the shop helping cutomers and she was all smiles too.........

The food was being prepared in the kitchen before it was brought outside to be placed on the tables. It was presented so beautifully......

All the gals enjoying the luncheon and it couldn't have been more perfect a day. The weather cooperated and the wind was just a gentle breeze.......

These gals came all the way from Ahwatukee, Debbie and Roseanne and Renee....... They have fun shopping after lunch too.

Boy were we tired at the end of the day. But what a great day it was...

THANK YOU TO ALL WHO ATTENDED OUR EVENT WE APPRECIATE ALL THE LOVE AND SUPPORT YOU GIVE US, AND WE WOULDN'T BE HERE WITHOUT EACH AND EVERYONE OF YOU.