Indian Summer

One of our favorite places to visit in the fall is Traverse City, Michigan.  We haven't gotten to go since we started this business but Ed surprised me and made the reservation.  I'm sure its beautiful any time of the year but we enjoy it in the fall because it's dressed in brilliant hues, and it's not as crowded this time of year.  It's breath taking everywhere you look, the food is amazing, and the peninsula is full of winery's and now distilleries and there are micro brews all over town.  It's a sensory overload and a great way to re-charge!  

Even the clouds are brilliant!

Farm stands are everywhere

The vineyards

and the bay at Lake Michigan

This is our last week of Farm house, and next week we set up for "The Great Gatsby" so here's a last look of October.

custom Farm House table

A grain bin fashioned into a planter, blanket holder, manger .....

Fireplace mantel

Lenox china-perfect for your Thanksgiving table

Bittersweet Wreaths and perfect patina doors

Vintage Twill will outfit you for Fall and winter in darling
apparel.

Lamps and tables and pumpkins-Oh my!

Glass door book shelf

White china tea set

Antique utensils

a new use for a bed footboard-Window Valance or
create a dramatic bed by hanging it above yours
with curtains billowing out from behind!

A perfect country French storage for dishes or to show off
your quilt collection.

The Barn yard

Happy Easter Happy Spring

We have lots of "newness" in the shop....and bit's of spring blooming in pots. 

Linda and I totally re-hauled all the displays to give you lots of new idea's.

She's going to kill me for this one, but my twin sister, Christine (fresh from yoga class, or maybe that's not so fresh!) stopped by to drop off some new jewelry she just finished making.  It's beautiful, and frenchy and made from recycled vintage chains and baubles.   We are also selling Urban Twist jewelry,  more rustic, and earthy and uses natural twine and bits from grandpa's tool box.  So keep us in mind for girlfriend gifts.  We also do gift certificates!

NATURE DOES NOT HURRY, YET EVERYTHING IS ACCOMPLISHED.

-Lao Tse

Enjoy your weekend and have a Happy Easter.

Rumspringa Wear and Urban Twist

I've mentioned before that I have a few other little ditties that I love to do, so here they are...

RUMSPRINGA WEAR~ is 100% cotton Amish underwear gone wild.  I've been wearing it since I found it ( I was a teenager).  You can wear it alone or under another item or as pajama's.  I've been doing this business for about 15 years and they evolve with the times.  Right now they are embellished with stone or shell beads and dyed in fun colors.

This display is at Accent Framing and Gifts on Washington Street, in Goshen, IN.  Urban Lily's in South Bend (also on Washington Street-that's weird!) has a limited amount of the cami's.

URBAN TWIST~  Jewelry and purses  (display at Accent's)

RUMSPRINGA WEAR SETS for sleeping or staying warm

My daughter Rosemary wearing a short sleeve

Long sleeve T's  just chillin!