The Stone Rabbit

A Garden Show in Greenwood

 

The Greenwood Antique Mall (in Greenwood, MO) hosts an annual  two-day Garden Show each Spring and this year, it was held May 2 and 3rd.  During these two days,  the mall opens the lower level to a variety of antique and vintage dealers.

Not only is it a treat to see the terrific items and visit with dealer friends I have gotten to know over the years, BUT they serve an "early bird breakfast" and later you can buy boxed lunches at the sale or head upstairs to the Greenwood Tea Room and dine on Sheri's fine cuisine. 

OOOHHH, the fun and the food  this day brings!!  I (we) look forward to this event every Spring!

 

My friend Sharon and her sister had this booth.  The pink table and chairs were a perfect Spring pick.

You can see the neat windows on the left and it looks like a croquet set on the right.  They always have a wide variety of wonderful items.

This patio set was also in Sharon's booth.

Patio sets were a hot item this year----I loved those white folding chairs on the left.

 

This set was so green it GLOWED, but it was really cute.

 

 

 

 

 

 

A sweet display of garden tools.

 

A jumble of treasures.

 

On one of my recent posts (here), I shared my Uncle Sam statue as part of my Patriotic decorating.  Well, I purchased it here last Spring from Ginger--she always has terrific wares in her booth.

These photos are from Vicky Hale's booth in the upper level of the mall---OLD GLORY.  I shared in a post that she is the one who introduced me to my cherished flag picture collection.

I think I have a photo of me when I was but a tyke in a stroller that looked similar to this one. 

 It makes a great plant holder these days. . . . . It must be a real antique. . . .My, that makes me feel really antiqueeey, too. . . . I hope I don't get turned into a plant holder.

This is another one of Vicky's creative displays.  I think she told me that was a dress from her childhood! (shhhhhh, don't tell her I said that---she'll deny it, but she's not that much younger than me.)

;-)

 

Vicky is all about red!  This is adorable.

 

 

 

 

 

I found another table--this time it is Vicky's.

 

 

This photo and the next one are from a booth in another part of the mall.  The vendors are outstanding at this location.

 

I believe this is from the antique show downstairs, as is the next one.

 

 

 

 

Here's what you can do with your old lunch box when you retire.  I think my dad either made a birdhouse out of his, or hung it in a tree and used it as a target for B B practice.  I am not kidding.

I think I got my warped sense of humor from him---I miss it and him.

 

After a few hours of shopping the sale and stolling the mall, we had worked up an appetite.  The Garden Show Gang is about to enjoy lunch in the Tea Room at the antique mall.  (L) Marian, theTag Sale cookie baker, Julie (front), me, Patty, Ellen (front), Laura and Bonnie.

 

 

I snarffed down a veggie panini and side salad.  The menu at this Tea Room is wonderful and always delicious.

 

 

Our last stop of the day was at Millett and Co..

 

Sandee Millett owns this great shop, along with Greenwood Mercantile down the street.  We had  shopped her other store before coming here----Bonnie found a great wicker desk.  Sandee loves it when she sees us roll in---we're pretty much always good for a sale or two. ;-)

 

This shop has a variety of home decor---from shabby,  

 

to Americana.

 

 

She also has a great childrens room----I don't know WHY I didn't photograph that.  She probably had snacks set out and I became distracted.

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We had a great day shopping, visiting and eating! 

Greenwood Garden Show 2008 --- was under our belts.  It was time to go home and take a little nap.

When I left that morning I promised to bring THE STONE RABBIT a fresh green salad from the tea room---if he would pot the rest of my plants that I hadn't gotten to yet.  

 Wouldn't you know I forgot the danged salad!!!

He was pretty huffy for awhile, but calmed down  when I told him it was an honest mistake and that I would fix him a great salad right then.  Later he said he understood and wasn't upset anymore-----because I was old and forgetful and couldn't help it. 

 I took him off my Christmas card list with that remark (but just for 30 seconds or so).

Then I fixed him a salad.

Dana

It's Pink Saturday!

When I first read ofBeverly's  Pink Saturday idea, I just thought RATS!  I don't have much pink in my life.  I'm more of a green and black and tan person--- and right now, RED, WHITE AND BLUE,  but not really a pink kind of a gal. 

 Then I started thinking-------hmmmmm, there must be something,  somewhere I can take photos of so I can be part of the fun.

So,   I went to my basement (E-GADS, now that's a scarey spot to be right now cuz it is a major pig pen) and I took a quick survey.  Hmmmmmmm pink, pink, pink,------PINK!

 

 

 

 

 

This is what I spotted  hanging from a box and calling out, "Hey, shmuck, what color would you call me?" 

  "Pink",  I muttered.

 

I gathered up the find and took it upstairs, thinking what a BORING post this would be if I showed you my spool of pink gift wrap ribbon.  

Only a major loser would take a picture of their ribbon and say, "Look at what I have for Pink Saturday!"  Gads, the other folks are taking photos of their pink Cadillacs, their pink cupcakes, their pink poodles--the list is endless.  NO ONE would be so lame as to take a picture of a roll of pink ribbon and share it for Pink Saturday!! 

I was pacing and moping and wringing my hands in dispair when, suddenly,a few of my favorite little buddies approached me with a plan!  As they shared it with me,  I was thinking, "Heck, it's better than any direction I have at this point".

 

A color explanation is necessary first.  You will notice subtle, but alas---noticeable---differences in the "pinks" on the following photos.  That is because my husband and I were both taking pictures.  The different cameras picked up the pink differently.  Yes, we each had our camera going---kinda like a little Pet Paparatzzi.  Our daughter was watching the schenanigans of her two camera wielding parents, crouching in unnatural positions for old folk, and saying "I CAN'T believe what I am seeing!"   The following represents untold hours of camera clicking  and editing to be able to present this fine example of photography and pinkness to you. ;-)

You see---I will go the exta mile to make Pink Saturday happen at my house! Sooo-------

 

WITHOUT  FURTHER  ADIEU,  MAY I PRESENT MY PINK SATURDAY SWEETIES!

 

 

Miss Izzie, the grand dog, was the first to sport the lovely pink ribbon fashioned into a perky bow. 

 Note the quizzical look in her eyes.  My husband had just let out an ear piercing whistle to draw her attention away from the "chew bone"!  I nearly dropped my camera when I heard that sound, but it got Izzie's attention.  Great shot! 

Miss Izzie loved the bow----she didn't try to remove it or my hand at any time.   She loves to have her picture taken.  Pink is one of her better colors.  Actually, her leash is pink----she's a "girly girl".

 

 

Sweet little Twiggy. 

 We've had her for about a month.  You can read her story here.  She has adapted beautifully to her new home and we all love her.

She looks really swell in pink, too, doesn't she? (Which shade do you like better?)

  She kept that bow on and sat very nicely for the photo op.  She's a natural!

Now Frankie, my "mature cat", was a TOTALLY different story.

He didn't like the pretty pink bow---or being pinned to the patio table while his picture was taken.

Uh oh, look at the narrowing of the eyes!  

Notice, it took two hands to grip the feline in that photo.

"Come on!  Snap the picture!" I'm screaming at my husband.

Our daugther was laughing hysterically at this point. 

I had a death grip on my kitty while my husband was trying to focus the dad gum camera.   

Frankie was pulling himself and me across the table in an effort to get the heck out of this predicament.

Claws were appearing from his sweet little hind  paws and he was emitting a low pitched sound only an upset kitty is capable of making.  Mind you, Frankie is typically a very mellow boy!

I promptly released my hold and Frankie dashed off the patio and around to the front of the house---pink bow and all---and it was  starting to shred. 

Once on the front porch, he realized he was still sporting the lovely ribbon.   Not a good thing for a "mature semi-male cat" to be seen with by fellow neighborhood felines.  He couldn't get in the house fast enough!

Whew!   All for Pink Saturday!

THE STONE RABBIT, the quieter and calmer of the bunch, waited his turn to be photographed in the pink bow.

He didn't mind that it was a bit shredded and crumpled by the time I retrieved it from Frankie.  He knew he was doing it for Pink Saturday!  He even smiled for this picture!!!

So now that you have seen my version of Pink Saturday, you need to go to Beverly's blog,  HOW SWEET THE SOUND,  for a complete list of other participants.

I'm certain you will find some terrific pink shares from those fine bloggers!

Have Fun!

Dana 

(PS  I had to post this on Friday evening because I will be gone all day Saturday---starting very, very early--- and I haven't worked with the automatic post, yet.  I can hardly wait until I can check out all of the "Pinks"!!!)

 

 

 

 

Celebrations....

Laura, one of the Breakfast Bunch I posted about here has been a busy bee.  Not only has she taken a couple of trips recently and celebrated a BIG birthday,  she also hosted an engagement party for her daughter and future son-in-law this past Saturday evening.

The event was held in their back yard.  It was the perfect evening---with all of the lousy weather we have had in Missouri recently, she had the most beautiful night to share this special occasion with friends and family.

She had scattered cloth draped tables around the yard and had a buffet table set on the patio.  I wish I had taken more photos of this event, but I was just rolling in from pulling the doors down on our Tag Sale and I was very, very tired and pretty much not with it.

I did get a photo of the "wine cooler" she had purchased from us at our sale.

 

 

 

 

 

This is a great use for those old double tubs.

 

 

I also had a photo taken of us selecting which type of wine would go well with the main course.

We each had our own preference!

 

 

 

 

 

I took a picture of this "outstandingly" arranged planter Laura also purchased at our sale---it was pictured in my previous post here.  I think it looks perfect perched on her park bench!

 

Here we have Laura's pretty geraniums.  My thumb is not green when it comes to this variety of plant.  Oh, how I envy the "geranium growers"------Laura certainly qualifies as one!

LOVE that crock, too!

 

 

 

Laura just recently celebrated a MILESTONE birthday!!  As is our Breakfast Bunch Tradition, we acknowledged that aging accomplishment by honoring Laura at a brunch on Monday.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Patty was the hostess for Laura's birthday extravaganza.  She's shown here on the front porch of her beautiful home.  She knows I am geranium impaired and she just HAD to have her picture taken with this monsterous plant!!! She's a bragger----she should be cuz her geraniums are gorgeous!  (She qualifies as a "geranium grower", as well.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Patty had set the sweetest table.  The plates she used  belonged to her mom.  She shared with us that these had been her mom's "good dishes" when Patty lived at home.  The depression glass goblets were bought by Patty at a sale.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A closer look at the dinnerware--so beautiful.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mary was the first to arrive! 

We each bring a dish (or drink) to our brunches.  Mary was the maker of the Mimosas this time.  She is toting the champagne and juices (orange and pineapple).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mary Ann bakes the most delicious Sour Cream Coffee Cakes---here she is with another beauty!

 

Beth is a baker extraordiniare.  She is so good about trying new recipes (unlike me).  This time she shared a scrumptious "pull apart cinnamon roll" delight!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I rolled in with a fruit salad.  No baking skill involved at all.  Just give me a few melons and berries and I can chop 'em up with the best.  When I have time I have been know to use the "melon baller", but that doesn't happen too often. 

Gads, I'm looking pretty haggard in that shot.  That is what a Tag Sale does to a person-----not a pretty sight!

The hostess prepared a delicious egg casserole and was making certain it tasted as yummy as it looked.  (it did!)

 

 

 

 

 

Mary prepared the Mimosas!  How inviting does that look?

The berry dishes shown to the right of the drink belonged to Patty's grandmother!  The flag container in the background was one used as centerpieces at my son and daughter-in-law's rehearsal dinner nearly four years ago. 

 They were married on July the 3RD.  They were both born in 1976 (our Bi-centennial Year)  SO we had a very patriotic theme for the dinner.  Of course, all of my breakfast bunch friends, Marian (the cookie baker from the Tag Sale) and Bonnie (the other Tag Sale Queen) helped me pull off that evening---wow, what a bunch of buddies I have! Sometimes I can't believe my good fortune.

Cheers!  Happy Birthday, Laura!

 

 

 

 

 

 

The birthday girl opens her loot!

 

Yep, ANOTHER geranium plant----this one is on Patty's back deck.  How beautiful is that!  Just not fair.

I have turned into a "geranium whiner"--I'll try to quit.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I love the view from Patty's back porch and deck.  The land slopes down to a valley and is filled with wonderful shade trees and great plantings.

I don't see any geraniums out there!  Good.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Patty has a flag holder on her front porch.  (I showed you mine in a recent post).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

She also has this neat flag stake right off the porch (I have one, too!  We almost always like the same stuff!---sometimes we fight over it if there is only one of something and we both want it.  I know, we're way too old to do that).  This was made by Claudia and Fred, who are amazing crafters and antique/vintage collectors.  They have a darling booth at the Greenwood Antique Mall.

 

 

 

 

 

I painted this stepping stone a few years ago.  Maybe it should be rotated a tad.  That little crow looks like he is balancing on his tail and doing little leg lifts!

This is a wreath Bonnie made---she is a great folk artist.

We are all lined up for our group shot.  I am the tallest, but it doesn't look that way in this photo. 

 We had to pose on the porch steps so I could hit the timer on my camera and run like crazy to jump into the picture.  I think the sweat I created by running so many times is why my hair looks so terrible.  (It actually looked bad from the very beginning, but the sweat didn't help!)

It was a great day with great friends and great food!  What more could you ask for?

Oh, I forgot to tell my friends about what happened just as I was heading over to Patty's for the brunch.

Well, I had found this cute vase for Laura---she collects Manhattan Ware depression glass--and as I picked up the gift bag I had it in, I noticed it seemed sooooo  much heavier than I remembered it being.

 

 

 

When I pulled the tissue back a little, I saw two concrete ears sticking out!

THE STONE RABBIT told me he wanted to celebrate Laura's birthday, too, so he thought he would stow away in the gift bag!!  (Did he think I wouldn't notice?)

I told him to "hop out of there and put that vase back in the sack". 

 He looked so sad----but he perked right up when I told him I would bring him home a piece of Patty's egg casserole.

 

Dana

The Tag Sale

Brace yourself for a post that is a bit on the loooooong side.  I attempted to document the steps it took to pull together our Tag Sale, but as I was selecting photos to include in this post, I realized I must have slept through some of the important aspects of this event.  I didn't have pictures to share of certain wonderful times of our experience.  I will do better next time.  I think my main excuse would be that of extreme tiredness!

Anyway, when I last posted about the Tag Sale we were in THE PLANTER STAGE.  We were creating great planters from some of our vintage  "finds" ( that's a term for "dang, we got really lucky when we picked this item  up for nothing!---now, what can we do with it?).  We filled those "finds" with flowers for our sale.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Next came the CLEANING THE STUFF UP  phase.   That meant several hours of scrubbing, shining, and coaxing just so "the treasures" would be at their best.  That was accomplished through a lot of harassing by "the muscle" (Bonnie's husband and friends who helped us load and unload heavy items several times--they worked very hard to help us, but reached the point of a little good-natured grumbling)  and a bunch of back breaking work on the part of the Tag Sale Queens ( us!) .

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Here are some of our treasures airing out and drying after we "spiffed" them up.

 

 

 

 

Another shot of items waiting to find new homes.

 

 

 

 

 

There were many mishaps along the way.  We broke a couple of mirrors and a few other glass items, but the scariest accident ocurred  when Bonnie  tripped over a wire attached to the trailer door and splattered out on the ground. 

 I thought she had broken several bones, but fortunately, the  injury was a gash on her leg from the wire--not a bone break.  A couple of days later, her knee started to bruise.  It could have been so much worse---she is one tough cookie.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

During our "rest break" at Bonnie's, I just had to pet her cat K-Mart---guess where he found her?  He is the sweetest kitty I have ever met.  A real "purring machine".  One day, I will tell you more about him.  He has a special story.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We entered the ARRANGING THE STUFF phase when we unloaded all of the treasures in my garage.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We started by placing the larger pieces in spots that would show them off, but not hide our smaller goodies.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We then filled in with tables and other furniture so we could better display the finds.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Patty (on the left---bailed us out by spending hours helping with all kinds of jobs) and Bonnie price the floral containers we made.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The following photos show some of our finished vignettes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We spent a lot of time displaying the items so they would  be interesting and appealing to the shoppers.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We didn't just line the wares up on tables, but rather created areas of like items showcased on different levels. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A few primitives.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A mixture!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rusty was a must!  That little lawn chair flew out of the door right off the bat!                                                                                

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

On the driveway were larger items.

 

 

 

 

 

 

More furniture outside.

 

Bonnie and I posed prior to the best phase of our extravaganza---THE PRE-SALE!

On an evening just before the sale, we invite good friends and folks who love the vintage look to a special shopping time.  They are treated to grilled hot dogs, chips, lemonade, tea and homemade cookies (made by a great friend and the best baker in the world, Marian.  She puts on a cookie spread to die for.  Unfortunately, that is one of the areas of the sale I neglected to photograph.  I will make certain that happens next time---you will be impressed!)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Among the pre-sale shoppers were two wonderful ladies, Penney (on the left) and Kaye.  I met them years ago through the craft sales I do--they have become a couple of my good friends. 

 The star table covering shows where our food table was---I wish I would have taken a picture of that---it was wonderful.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bonnie visited with her friend Barbara.  See that basket Bonnie is leaning on (leaning because she is worn slick!)---you will see it in a future post!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This lovely lady is Sharleen,  owner of Luticia Clementine's on the Square in Independence.  I believe she earned the Best Shopper Award this year!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I am with Jill, my blogging mentor, and owner of Bittersweet Soap Co. in Liberty.  She brought her good buddy, Julie, to the sale.  That Jill is a sweetie and great friend.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bonnie, me and Shar are discussing where we will meet for lunch one day soon and exactly how she will get all of her purchases home!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Patty, my Right Arm Man and recent cat owner herself (her fur baby is named "Lucky"--and he is!) snuggles with Twiggy the Rescued Cat (June 4th post).  Many of the sale attendees had heard of Twiggy's story and wanted to check her out!

 

 

 

 

 

THE STONE RABBIT loves vintage items, too!

 

 

 

 

 

He was very impressed with the arrangements we put in the old Mix-masters.  We had to keep him out of the asparagus ferns---he thought they were pretty tasty.

 

He became friends with the concrete fowl and sweet girl statue and wanted to hang out with them. We made him his own special tag.  He is "Priceless"and I certainly didn't want someone to snatch him up!

We had the sale for two full days, finishing yesterday. It was a real success, but a lot of work. Today, we enter the final phase, THE CLEAN UP!  My husband wants his garage back for some strange reason!        

Dana    (one of two very tired Tag Sale Queens)

 

A Father's Day Greeting!

Wishing a Happy Father's Day to the two special fathers in my life---- my husband and my son.  I love you both and I hope this is a wonderful day for you.

In memory of my dad and father-in-law who have not been with us for far too long----we miss you and love you.  You were fabulous dads.

THE STONE RABBIT sends special Father's Day Wishes to all you fathers out there and he hopes you enjoy your time today with family and friends.  He hasn't seen his father in several years,  but he  fondly recalls the lessons he learned from him and will be forever grateful.            

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY!!!   Dana

Putting Together a Tag Sale is Hard Work!

You can tell my our attire, we were ready to work!  We had already pulled out some of our treasures we no longer use and want to sell.

It was hot and windy and we were very, very sweaty---see my fingers barely touching Bonnie's shoulder as we posed for this photo.

Yes, indeed, getting ready for a tag sale is hard work and today, we needed some muscle.  We needed big, strong men to hoist the heaviest of our treasures into a trailer.

Lucky for us, we had help on the way!

 

 Yippeeeeee! Here comes our muscle!  Bonnie's husband, the happy looking fellow in the truck, and his two buddies came to fill up the trailer.

We were thrilled they helped us out----I think we owe them a hot dog and cookies!

 

After working a couple of hours, the trailer was filled.  The boys took off ahead of us and we finished putting items back in order. 

We were going to meet at Bonnie's and work on another project.

 

 

On our way to Bonnie's house, we saw this sign calling out to us!  "STOP, oh you poor hardworking girls!  You need a little refreshment and nourishment!"

If you think we looked bad in the first photo, you should have seen us by the time we hit HI BOY'S.  That is why you only get to see the yummy ice cream we wolfed down!

 

 

The project we spent some time completing was putting together planters--- using some of our vintage wares.

 

 

You can see, we used ice cream buckets, a metal bread box, some granite ware, baskets---even an old mop bucket.

We had a lot of folks buy these at our sale last year, so we assembled more for this year.

When I showed THE STONE RABBIT the photos of the planters, he agreed the flowers made the containers look better. 

He loves to be surrounded by beautiful florals.  He thinks they make him look  better, too.

Dana

 

How is Twiggy Doing?

So, how is Twiggy?  The poor little, starving kitty who found  Bonnie and me two weeks ago today ?(see post dated June 4, 2008)------ She is just great!!! 

 See for yourself!     

Isn't she beautiful?

Another shot of her beautifulness.

Her "beautifulness" is watching Izzie, the Grand Dog, demolish her 37th chew bone this week.

Twiggy doesn't get it.

THE STONE RABBIT is never far from Twiggy.  He is her protector and her friend and she loves it!!!

Dana

More Patriotic Decorating!

First, a huge Thank You for all of the sweet comments about our Anniversary!  It IS a big deal to be married to the same person for SOOOOOOOOO long! 

For the next week Bonnie and I are really busy getting ready for our "2nd Annual Tag Sale", so I am going to make this post fairly quick as I need to start cleaning out the garage----I know my husband is somewhere gleefully clapping his hands over those words!

 

 

I love to decorate for the summer using patriotic items and these old flag prints are just about my favorite things.  Vickie Hale of OLD GLORY, located in the Greenwood Antique Mall in Greenwood, MO, introduced me to them.

They make me stand a bit taller when I enter the room and look at their splendor!

 

 

 

 

 

 

My attempt at an artistic angle!  Aren't they great?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Here's another item I love---GREEN FUNERAL BASKETS!  Bonnie, who is supposed to be my very, very good friend, snatched one right out from under me on Saturday when we were shopping at The Strawberry Festival (an antique sale we rarely miss----I'll have a post about it soon)!! I did retaliate later, by latching on to a couple of items SHE loves to collect.  Paybacks are tough!

Did I mention how I position the basket and flags right in front of the dreadful black fan? (part of the heat exchanger) I know, you can still see it peeking out.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  I have a fairly large wall in the dining room where  I put a wreath up for each season.  This wreath  is about 36"X36".  I know, I'm not too hot in the wreath design department, but I tend to like "simple"----I'd say it's pretty simple!

 

 

 

Here is a "peek" at "The Strawberry Festival" we attended on Saturday.  I know, you're not seeing strawberries, but believe me, they were there!

Isn't that an amazing old Victorian beauty. ? The vendors were still setting up----we like to be there early!!!  It pays off. 

As I said, I will  post about this adventure later.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

While I am busy, cleaning the garage in preparation for our sale, THE STONE RABBIT said he would keep Izzie (the grand dog) entertained.  Although THE STONE RABBIT doesn't throw as far as I do, Izzie doesn't care.  She just enjoys good company.

 

Dana

It was a Long, Long Time Ago. . . . . . .

Forty years ago tomorrow, on 6-8-68, this photo was taken in Kansas City, MO.  The maid of honor was 18 years old, the bride and her bridesmaid were 20 years old.  The groom was 22 and the best man was 19.  The groomsman and two ushers were also 22.  A third usher was 15.

 

Some of the events occurring prior to this day were: 

• Johnny Cash recorded "Live from Folsom Prison".
• Viet Cong soldiers attacked the US Embassy in Saigon. 
• "Laugh-In" debuted on  NBC (for you youngsters, that was Goldie Hawn's big start).
• North Korea seized the USS Pueblo.
• The winter olympics were held in Grenoble, France.
• The first battle of Saigon began.
• US President Lyndon B. Johnson announced he would not seek re-election.
• Martin Luther King was assassinated in Memphis, TN and riots erupted in major cities throughout the US for several days to follow---including Kansas City, MO.
• The musical Hair officially opened on Broadway.
• The U.S. nuclear-powered submarine Scorpian went down with 99 men on board.
• U.S. presidental candidate Robert F. Kennedy was shot in Los Angeles and died the next day, June 6th.

 

Reflecting on this date and time the wedding party was living in is almost chilling.  Not only in their young adult lives did they experience  unrest and violence at home, but their entire childhood was shrouded by the fear of the Russians attacking them with nuclear bombs.  The bride's childhood neighbor built a fallout shelter.  The bride and groom participated in drills at school in the event of an attack.

The country was in turmoil.  Protesting was a way of life.  The Hippie beliefs, dress, and social attitudes permeated the society. (Don't get me wrong---the bride had her share of macrame' necklaces and peasant dresses!) War, riots, and assassinations were a constant.

Yet, here was this young, innocent couple---moving on---taking their wedding vows. Surrounded by other hopeful, young people. Desiring better things in their lives.  Looking forward to their future.  Dirt poor as they were, it didn't matter.  Even with all of the terrible events occurring during that time, they wanted a life together.  Their future together started on that day in June, forty years ago.

To you, my husband, I say "Thank You" and Happy Anniversary! We've experienced a lot together and we've survived inspite of our best efforts not to sometimes.  

Love, Dana

 

 

Oh, yes THE STONE RABBIT wanted to wish you a Happy Anniversary, too.  He found this special flower (in the neighbor's yard , not in your yard---the one you work so hard to keep green and yellow flower free!!! ) He thought he'd pick it for you as a reminder of the colors we chose for our wedding flowers.  He's pretty sentimental, too.

Welcome to Our Front Veranda!

 

Hi!  I'm glad you came to visit our Front Veranda, as part of Rhondi's Front Porch Party!  After you have finished having a glass of lemonade with me and my buddy THE STONE RABBIT, you'll want to hop on over to Rhondi's blog,  Rose Colored Glasses,  and check out all of the other participants in the porch party!

THE STONE RABBIT is in charge of serving the lemonade today!  I just love to use my vintage pitcher and glasses this time of year.  The old hammered aluminum tray is one my daughter gave me for my birthday a couple of years ago.  She purchased it at Luticia Clementine's, a wonderful shop on the square in Independence, MO.

 

I photographed some of these views night before last, just as a huge storm was about to roll in---hence the darkness of some of the pictures. 

I love my Front Veranda.  We built this home three years ago and having a front porch was a must.  At our old home, we just had a stoop.   This porch is such fun to decorate and sit outside and enjoy the wonderful weather (when we're lucky enough to have it!) and watch the neighbors. :-)

 

 

Shhhhhhh-----don't tell my husband, but I have this wreath hanging by little wires in the screens of the windows.  I think it looks really cute there----he might have a problem with how I attached it.  The crow is one I made last year.  His little hang tag says "Old Glory".  Yeah, I know it's not that clever, but it is appropriate.

 

 

I found the bunting (in the window) at a local flea market some time back.  I  enjoy using these fantastic patriotic colors and items during the summer months. The planter is one I painted in my recent May 24th  post.  The plants are looking great---I haven't hurt them yet!

 

 

 

I love this spot on my wall to hang seasonal wreaths. I found the old door insert at a flea market and stenciled LIBERTY on it.  The iron stars are reproductions of architectural details---Bonnie gave those to me.

 

 

The planter used to be rusty in color---now it's black thanks to SPRAY PAINT!  I found out that I couldn't kill Asparagus Fern and Vinca Vine.  They'll look really nice as the summer progresses---as long as I remember to water them!

 

THE STONE RABBIT loves to watch the world go by on our Front Veranda.  He's in front of an old sap bucket filled with tea dyed flags.  The iron stars are the real deal---old architectural details.  I bought them at local antique stores and I  have had them several years.

 

 

I know you're anxious to visit the other front porches, so I'll let you be on your way.  Please come back and visit!  

                Dana