Treasures

When I went thrifting for the common white vases for the reception tables, my eyes spotted this piece of Fenton. I saw the price tag that said $1.39 and was so excited! The top didn't seem to match, but I knew the bottom was the real thing. They really do go together and the piece is a "Fairy Light". Perfect...Sarah loves Fenton AND Faeries! Ebay had several and Replacements had two available for $64!! I think that was for each one (Happy Dance!!).
On to another thrift shop where I found a vase to match one I already had. It wasn't quite the deal, but still rather cheap. A pair will look nice on the main reception table filled with summer flowers.
This collection of white bud vases will be filled with flowers for the guest tables. Maybe three on a table in the center with some other decorations. Clear glass vases are much easier to find, but Sarah prefers the white of milk glass. Must it be genuine Fenton to be milk glass or can that label refer to any white glass??
This Royal Albert mug was a bargain at 75 cents. I can't use it for tea because the handle was glued and I don't want it to leak. The coaster is from England and the napkin is one of six for $5 found several years ago in Denver. I love the basket on the corner!
Swans seem to have taken up a spot in my heart and are growing in number around here.
When I picked these up I was surprised that they are actually candle holders. I think they'll be quite pretty on a tea table.

Lots of work to do, so I must stop and get busy. I may actually get to work outside a bit today!!

Barn Quilt

During spring break I was in town and saw a wooden frame on the back of the theater. Later in the week I was back in town for cat food and saw what I imagined was going to be on the wall.
This black and white quilt! I can't remember what color the wall was before, but now it is a bright aqua and this block looks so sharp. Several of the businesses on Main Street have doors leading to the parking lot in the back and have made these entrances very attractive. It started last year when our downtown Main Street was redone and the street was closed.
The Cover is located at 314 Main Street, Fort Morgan.

Barn Quilt

My favorite quilt shop, Inspirations, recently put this block in their window. It is very difficult to take a nice picture when they are mounted inside the window, so what I thought looked like streaks are actually reflections of the street and sidewalk.

423 Main Street
Fort Morgan, CO

As I write we are getting wind and big fluffy snowflakes. I should be working on wedding things, but am taking a break before mine is officially over. Tomorrow it's back to school for the rest of the fourth quarter. I'll take some picture of the white milk glass bud vases I found for the reception tables after they are washed and dried.