An on again, off again, rainy day in Georgia. Since hubby decided to work from home, I had the perfect excuse to skip a little housework in an effort to not make any unneccessary noise. Not that it takes much coaxing to do so especially when each new day outside holds some new surprise.

The hydrangea patches are so loaded with blooms this year. I'm wondering if it's because of the colder winter we had this year. Each day the newly emerging clusters change from their greenish-yellowy-creamy colors to their grand finale color of blue...

 Plucking armfuls of them, I bring them in and stick bouquets everywhere.

Just off our kitchen is a small upper deck we use for grilling. I've had my eyes peeled for years to find a reasonably priced, smaller-scaled table and chairs. Sometimes things just find you when you aren't looking. I just happened to be driving to the grocery store and there sitting outside one of my favorite thrift stores was this little white wrought iron set [table + 4 chairs]. At a fantastic price, no less... Needless to say, I was thrilled!

Let me also introduce you as well to my newest "dress form"...a man one! Paid $26 for him...did I pay too much? I've got some plans brewing in my head for him...

The base is painted such a great color and has just the right amount of shabby, chippy beauty.

What I'm thinking about is to mount a steel collar plate around the metal pole and to that attach a galvanized steel washtub, or an old oblong enamelware pan. In other words, use the new "manny" as a base for something purposeful. I also think you could mount a tabletop of some sort if you wanted as the base is quite heavy and could handle a little weight. Wouldn't he be a fun, unconventional, end table?!

 I guess we'll both have to wait and see who he grows up to be...

Oh and by the way, look at the one I found currently for sale on Ebay at an asking price of $1100+....yipes. Too rich for my budget, but still quite gorgeous.

 

xo, sue

Comments

[Sheila]

Sue, I love your mannequin form, and I think that is going to be such fun to have! And NO! You got a steal on him!!!

I also love your gorgeous flowers. This post is magazine-worthy.

Happy Pink Saturday (I'm not sure if you are on that train or not, I'm hopping off and on today, but I always think of you when I think of Pink Saturday)...

XO,

Sheila :-)

[Shelley in SC]

Oh, Sue, those flowers!!!!!!! Absolutely gorgeous. Hydrangeas are my absolute favorites, and that first bouquet incorporating the pink to . . . . dreamy!! Love your fun, quirky dress form. So cute.

[Beverly]

Aha! I see pink - and so did Sheila. And, just like always, everything you do is gorgeous.

Are you getting yourself ready for the Pink Saturday 2nd Birthday? You know that I'll be expecting you. ;-)

[~*~Patty]

Oh you are a good shopper, I have never seen a MANnequin teehee ... he looks fab with his crown of hydrangea and spirea too!
What a spread of those you have ... absolutely storybook in proportions!
Can't wait to see what you do with him, altho he looks fab as is!
Your post is such a bright spot and a perfect way to start the day Sue, many thanks!!!
oxo

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Nice photos. Reminds me when i was in college. urban setting getting about in the city. Bicycle is the way.

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