Sunday, August 9, 2009

SUMMER IS HERE...

Happy HOT Sunday afternoon! Wow, we woke up this morning and couldn't see out of most of our windows, they were so steamed up with humidity! The temps are in the mid-90's today and the humidity is terrible. Thank goodness for air conditioning! I went into the shop for a few hours, but the town was just dead today - they must all be at the beach! Just had to share my newest addition! We got this Johnston Benchworks sofa in today and it is brand new. One of my good customers sat on it two times and it didn't work in her house! It still has the tags on it and it's beautiful. I am asking $1,195.00. What a savings compared to a newly ordered sofa! It is a navy mini-print with TINY red and green "flowers" on it.
Remember our swivel rockers? They look great with the couch! $195/pair

Just a reminder that as the holidays get closer, you might want to get your order in for your custom house. Our artist gets busy when it gets closer to Christmas. Her work is just incredible!

Terry's newest ghost! He is tall and so cute! He has a mouse on his shoulder and is holding a mustard star. $49.95
I found the best deal this weekend! I got an old beadboard cupboard that was setting out in someone's yard for $15.00! It needs a little tlc, but it is going to make the greatest island at our new "home"! Can't wait to start working on it. I wanted something really prim to divide the kitchen area from the rest of the living area and this will be perfect. I want my hubby to put a new top on it so we can use it for a buffet for holidays and other get-togethers. I just hate to mess with real antiques and I won't feel bad about this one at all. I'll take pictures soon.
Tomorrow I am going to my mom's to start boxing everything we sorted for her garage sale. The contractors are going to start demolition this week, so we've got to be ready.
Do any of you gardeners out there know about transplanting bittersweet? I have the best plants going and I want to take them with me. Should I wait until we cut it back this fall and then transplant it? HELP!!! Please!!!
Well, time to bar-b-que some chicken and get things ready for dinner. Have a wonderful Sunday evening!
Until next time...

9 comments:

  1. Hi Dawn....I hope you can sell the sofa for your customer, I know how expensive that furniture is, I have wanted a chair from them for ages but have not been able to afford it....have a nice dinner! Janet

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  2. Dawn,
    Our windows were steamy this am, too but we've had thunderstorms most of the day. It's supposed to be warm all week, I hope so. Love your new items & enjoy your dinner. I'm getting ready to make ours soon.
    Hugs,
    Pam

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  3. Oh No - that means that weather is headed this way this week - UGH! LOL We had a few days of that last week -well not quite 90 but the windows fogged up! The last 3 days have been wonderful so I guess the spell is broken.

    I love my Johnston Benchworks pieces - I hope that sells very soon!

    Stay cool, hugs, Linda

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  4. Hi Dawn,
    It is hot here today also...Calling for thunderstorms tomorrow. Not sure how I feel about having surgery on a severe thunderstorm day!!
    Great sofa! Hope it sells for you soon...it will look wonderful in a country decorated home.
    Have a great trip with your friend and I'll be back chatting with you again after I recover from my surgery.
    hugs, Cindy

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  5. Beautiful sofa, I know isn't not going to last in your store. Love the ghost!!!
    Rondell♥

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  6. WOW am I ever behind on your blog! The pictures all look great. I bet your ne place at your Mom's turns out great, with your eye and style. It was a scorcher this weekend, I am tired of it already and the heat of the summer just got here! See you soon, Carol

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  7. Dawn here are a few links you can read to check out about your Bittersweet... hope you get the answers you want..

    http://www.extension.umn.edu/yardandgarden/ygbriefs/h400bittersweet.html

    http://yardener.com/YardenersPlantHelper/LandscapePlantFiles/VinesandIvy/Bittersweet/PlantingBittersweet

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  8. Dawn,
    Thanks so much. Kohen is such a precious little bundle of joy. Gwen got the name from a baby book under Irish names to go with Liam which is also Irish.
    Hugs,
    Pam

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  9. Don't know anything about the bittersweet, but I love it. I love that bench too!

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