fun around Lisa's magic house

Lisa has kindly had me stay at her house for more than  a "few" days. She's got shows coming up, things going on - so i know it's not always convenient to have a guest more than a few days, so bless her! we've been having so much fun. We are very compatible, which is great considering we've only met online. We have found that we like the same clothes, have the same similar decor style, pick up the same things at antique stores/thrift store, find almost exact items in our closets, etc. We've been  painting, thrifting, grabbing Baskins Robbins ice cream (my favorite!) and more. 

On the outside, Lisa's magic house is encased in sweet smelling roses. Talk about "stop and smell the roses". My favorite is a purple rose that she has growing in her back yard. It is luscious and aromatic. Yum!

 

 

 

 

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 One day we spent antiquing and thrifting. it was such a fun day. for dinner, we decided that we'd wear outfits from the thrift store. it was really fun and we looked great!

 

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doing a little painting together:

 

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Lisa cooked a special dinner for moi- Quiche for Keesh- yum!

flea market friday - join in!

hey, i am still in Maine with Dillon. we are having a wonderful time. it is gorgeous here and we've been busy getting ready for Art-in-the-rough. so please post your flea market friday finds and i'll check in later!

feel free to show off your cool vintage finds from the flea market, garage sale, thrift or antique store.

the rules of participation:

1) you don't have to have gone to a flea market on friday - you can show off any wonderful treasures that you have found any time while at the flea market, junking antiquing or thrift store.
2) please mention Lemoncholy's Flight of Fancy's Flea Market Friday in your blog post and link back to this post.
3) this is a blog hop to meet other bloggers, so please no links if you are just trying to advertise your site. if you'd like to talk to me about sponsoring your flea market website, feel free to email me.


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love this jacket that i picked up for next to nothing. just needs dry cleaning and it's good to go.
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vintage dainties

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bundle of ribbon $3

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my best summer find - an Xlarge Amish star - $20

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pretty romantic blouse

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jeff found this coin purse and vintage metal butterflies for me - $1 - i love it!

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doll to be altered in this class

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lamp piece to be a crown for said doll

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vintage Ouija board $2
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don't forget!

greetings from Maine! we arrived yesterday and are staying at an old farmhouse belonging to my friends, Taryn and Scott. they have an antique store onsite, corn fields and a whimsically decorated yard - it's beautiful, fun and relaxing. we are setting up for the retreat, while at the same time sharing lots of laughs. wish i could post pics, but that will have to come later when i get home unless i can get my phone to do it! so for now, i'll post FMF's reminder for tomorrow!

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even though i am out of town (I'm in Maine!), we will still be playing flea market friday tomorrow.


feel free to show off our cool vintage finds from the flea market, garage sale, thrift or antique store.

the rules of participation:

1) you don't have to have gone to a flea market on friday - you can show off any wonderful treasures that you have found any time while at the flea market, junking antiquing or thrift store.
2) please mention Lemoncholy's Flight of Fancy's Flea Market Friday in your blog post and link back to this post.
3) this is a blog hop to meet other bloggers, so please no links if you are just trying to advertise your site. if you'd like to talk to me about sponsoring your flea market website, feel free to email me.

flea market friday - join in!

It's that time again! (scary how fast a week goes by huh?)



feel free to show off our cool vintage finds from the flea market, garage sale, thrift or antique store.

the rules of participation:

1) you don't have to have gone to a flea market on friday - you can show off any wonderful treasures that you have found any time while at the flea market, junking antiquing or thrift store.
2) please mention Lemoncholy's Flight of Fancy's Flea Market Friday in your blog post and link back to this post.
3) this is a blog hop to meet other bloggers, so please no links if you are just trying to advertise your site. if you'd like to talk to me about sponsoring your flea market website, feel free to email me.

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i thought this painting was so pretty; especially for $5. looks great on my flea market easel as well!
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great color for this vintage sewing basket - i think i'll use it to transport jewelry to my next show (The Creative Connection)
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can't ever resist glass rosary beads
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two cool tin types - really like the gypsy looking girl
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old keys and a sweet souvenir coin purse. i remember loving those when i was little
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grabbed these 2 metal baskets for .50 cents - great for holding anything
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vintage Christmas ornaments - $5 a box
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and lastly, isn't she a doll? i always run into her at the flea market. her name is Debra and she is a hairdresser. she always dresses fun. She is very friendly and bubbly and always willing to flash her smile.

through the garden gate

Early this morning i was out in the garden watering and decided to bring my camera. it's been awhile since i took photos of my garden. the butterflies were quite active this morning; fluttering around the butterfly bush to drink their fill before moving on.

it's this butterfly just beautiful? when i was photographing this butterfly, a hummingbird swooped in and scared him off (and startled me too!) i think he was very curious about me as he just hovered in front of me for a few seconds staring at me. i tried to get my camera out of my left hand to get his pic, but then off he went! we don't see too many hummers here - so that was a real treat for today.
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a window's view into my world
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gigantic perennial hibiscus - such delicate beauty.
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my bird bath waiting for that little black bird to come and take his daily bath.
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a worn and weathered angel - i say she's done a good job watching over my gardens

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broken beauty with new life and love
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these icky webs are all over the yard. i prefer the intricate spun ones

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brand new blooms on my hydrangea. Did you know the Victorian meaning behind the hydrangea was perseverance?

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tiny, sweet little blue eyed susan

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found this little visitor behind one of my chair cushions on the back deck. i often find them here because it is cool and moist. i like to gently spray water back there for them to drink and stay cool.

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just a reminder:

tomorrow is flea market friday again!
feel free to show off our cool vintage finds from the flea market, garage sale, thrift or antique store.

the rules of participation:

1) you don't have to have gone to a flea market on friday - you can show off any wonderful treasures that you have found any time while at the flea market, junking antiquing or thrift store.
2) please mention Lemoncholy's Flight of Fancy's Flea Market Friday in your blog post and link back to this post.
3) this is a blog hop to meet other bloggers, so please no links if you are just trying to advertise your site. if you'd like to talk to me about sponsoring your flea market website, feel free to email me.

*see you tomorrow!