Outdoor Inspiration & a Giveaway

This vintage metal was stand is so great ~ I love it! However, I have never been able to find a spot in the house for it. Perhaps if I had a little cottage out back, or a summer house, it could find a forever home. Alas, none of those here, so it has been relegated to the basement for about a year now. 


Of course, since the weather has warmed up a bit, we love to move our entertaining outdoors. We have a pretty extensive yard and gardens so I thought to put his little girl to work. 

Doesn't she look pretty? I think she fits the bill perfectly for a small outdoor bar area. You can always use more serving tables outside ~ and this one can handle getting damp and messy. 

This vintage Granny Apple green pitcher and bowl set has not see the light of day in years. I found her tucked waaay back in a corner of a barn at a yard sale. Covered in grime ~ you almost couldn't see her fabulous color. She is just what my Mother's Day roses needed. 


**Please head on over to Courtney's gorgeous blog "The French Country Cottage" (link on top left sidebar) and check out the FBV Giveaway today!!!!


I do have a question for all you DIY'ers:
Does anyone have a good suggestion for antique wicker to be weather treated? These wicker rockers (once bright yellow) have been painted only ~ what to do next??? Thanks very much for any suggestions.

Linking up with these wonderful parties this week ~ 


What's it Wednesday @ Ivy and Elephants
White Wednesday @ Faded Charm
Open House Party @ No Minimalist Here
Thriftin' on a Thursday @ Savvy City Farmer
Show and Tell Friday @ My Romantic Home
Met Monday @ Between Naps on the Porch
Monday Marketplace @ Common Ground
Vintage Inspiration Friday @ Common Ground


Dee XO

Brimfield Treasures unveiled (1st round)

Well its no secret how much I love going to the Historic Brimfield Flea Market every Spring. It's positively therapeutic for me. Located in the quaint little  town of Brimfield, MA. Its really such a great day, rambling through the endless stalls of unique vintage bits and bobs. I am among the lucky, I only live about 90 minutes from Brimfield. Which usually means I can make a few trips during the weeklong extravaganza!!! Unfortunately, the weather did not co-operate this year. It has rained like crazy the past 3 days. So I have limited my trips this Spring. Luckily, Brimfield holds its Flea Market 3 times per year; May, July and September. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for July.

I did manage to grab a few things on my first trip this season and would love to share them with you:

Vintage needlepoint handbag was handmade in British Hong Kong

Soft handpainted set by R&S Tillowitz Silesia ...luv luv luv

Vintage Regions of France series books ~ in French!

I did get a few other pieces that still need some cleaning and sprucing up. I will show those off later. Hoping to get one more trip in this week before it ends on Mother's Day. Enjoy the rest of your week.

Linking to these great parties ~ 
Thrift'n on a Thursday @ SavvyCityFarmer
Vintage Inspiration Friday @ Common Ground
Feathered Nest Friday @ French Country Cottage

Happy Mother's Day
Dee Xo

A Vintage Mother's Day

Just the sweetest 

Linking with:

Frenchy @ Le Chateau des Fleurs for the French Obsession Party

Debra @ Common Ground for Monday Marketplace

A very Happy and Blessed Mother's Day to all ~ 

Dee Xo

SALE for Mom's @ French BLeu

Who knows what you want for Mother's Day more than you do?
There is so much great stuff packed in the shop this week ~ it boggles the mind:)
Order as soon as possible for Mom's Day delivery ~ we only have 1 week left.


On a side note ~ I really have to give myself some time to figure how this new Blogger layout works :(
You get the idea.

25% Off for Mother's Day  Plus FREE "French" shopping tote  Sale ends Sunday May 6th Use Code "Mom25" at checkout to apply this discount.  Hurry, Mothers's Day is Sunday May13th Some item exclusions NEW!! Follow us on Twitter Linking to these fabulous parties this week ~ please head over and check them out. Vintage Inspiration Friday @ Common Ground Show & Tell Friday @ My Romantic Home Feathered Nest Friday @ French Country Cottage Links @ sidebar ~ Have a great weekend  Dee XO