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Bits and Pieces

July 6, 2008 at 9:49 am by Claudia


It is a lazy Sunday here in the Northeast. Humid, chance of showers and gray skies – the same weather report we’ve had for several days. I’m am not a lover of humidity. Unfortunately, I live in the Hudson River valley where humidity and allergies reign. Nevertheless, I will press on and share a few photos with you. I found this sign in one of my favorite antique malls. Don’t you love it?

I also found this lovely vintage wicker rocker. It was “as is”; a little worn, which made me love it all the more. It came with two lovely cushions in rose, green and cream – a flower pattern on one side and a stripe in the same colors on the reverse side. Those cushions are safely inside. Our porch gets very wet when it rains so I thought the better choice was to buy some outdoor cushions. I will change them out again when the chair goes inside for the winter.


I took a little trip around the property. Here are some more photos of beautiful blooms:


I’m off to check out the garden, prune, go to the nursery and then work on my present for my friend’s daughter who graduated from high school. I’m making her a crocheted throw for her dorm room. Can’t share any photos of it in progress because she might see the blog.
Have a great Sunday!

Filed Under: antiques, garden, porch 4 Comments

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  1. Screen Door says

    July 6, 2008 at 5:35 pm

    I planted pink cone flowers this summer. Do they mulitply and spread very easily? I grew up with day lilies and pink and blue hydrangas— great memories your post brought back….

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  2. Cain says

    July 20, 2008 at 3:09 pm

    Oh, I love that gorgeous calla lily!! Is it a calla lily? Looks like one to me…It’s beautiful!

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  3. Mrs. Staggs says

    July 22, 2008 at 9:49 pm

    I think your rocker is perfect for your porch. I found an old brown wicker rocker at the thrift store. I’m going to put it in my craft room, I think.

    I love daylilies. They are so easy to grow, and rewarding too. Plus they multiply so you will have some to share with your neighbors and friends one day. I watched a show one day on pollinating them. It looked easy, and like it could be a fun thing to try. You only need two different varieties and you can make a third! All of your flowers are very pretty.

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  4. At Home Redesigns says

    July 30, 2008 at 10:46 pm

    Such pretty flowers and I love older wicker, too! Such character.

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