I don’t know about you but I had a nice relaxing holiday weekend. The weather was perfect for being outside and just taking in the sunshine. I hit a few yard sales on Sat and then went into Lexington on Sunday. We decided to go somewhere close for a nice walk so we went on over to the Hartwell Tavern. Built in 1733 the tavern was witness to the start of the American Revolution. Located along the infamous Battle Road the tavern acted as both an inn and pub. I took a few shots of this beautiful area. I am so lucky to live near such amazing beauty and history.

Tis the season for flowers and anything garden related so I thought I would share with you some of my latest thrift store, yard sale, and antique shop finds for my home. I was looking for a tin topped buffet garden table for my deck and finally found one. I added some great succulent plants to put on it. I just love the way they look. They are very zen with a french Jardin flair. The two small white chippy pots I found at my favorite consignment shop for a dollar.

As I move on over to the other side of the deck I have a small seating area. The wicker love-seat I recently bought at a yard sale for $25. I then found this great alabaster shell and filled it up with some more zen succulents. I am debating if I am going to keep it or sell it in the shop. What do you think? Would you guys buy it? The wrought iron shelf I have had for years. I love to load it up with flowers and anything garden related.

Here is my new gardening bag that I got at Target. I filled it up with garden gloves, copper flower markers, and all of my shovels and things.

The topiary I found a few weeks ago at an antique shop. I then purchased this cool galvanized chalkboard garden marker. So cool!!

Remember the orange bee tin I told you that I got at Brimfield? Well here it is. This is one of my favorite finds for my home. I seem to be drawn to things with bee’s on it lately. Note the Honey label. Here next to the bee tin I found this awesome Majolica pitcher. It has a big chip on the top of it but I only paid a dollar for it so I don’t mind. It is fabulous anyway!!

I have this crazy idea that I am going to set up a booth at Brimfield in Sept. So in the mean time I need to find some display pieces. While hunting around I managed to find this cool terrarium as well as this mirrored display shelf. Even though they are new they will be well suited for Brimfield displays. Along with them I have started to find more things for the shop and for Brimfield.

Here is the french architectural lithographs I found in NYC, along with a pretty french jewelry box, some french herb crocks, herb book, pretty salt and pepper shakers, a cool french bobin holder, vintage fabric, a pretty English pink tin, some vintage ribbon trim, and some great mirrored place card holders. Whew that’s a mouthful. I hope you enjoyed your long weekend as well as my new pics!!