Flower Show

We started the day cutting flowers off the azalea bush at my daughters house and then found this lovely white USA bowl to put them in!

I had found these lovely vases at an estate sale for 50cents each

Hubby and I went to the Biltmore to see the flower show

 And look what was lurking in the shadows

The roses were fantastic

I hope you have a wonderful Memorial Day Weekend

Di

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Paris Lights

I am continuing on my painting jag!  I thought since I needed to get my finds going to the ETSY shop and the garage is overflowing with projects, I better get to work.

 These 2 metal lamps were just asking for a make over.  I wanted to try Anne's technique of painting metal.
I coated the lamp with Paris Grey (2 Coats)
Then went to the Pink House, to make sure I had the technique correct.

Bought a sample jar of Graphite, sponged it on, blotted it off and there you have it! To tell you the truth I almost like the Paris Gray by itself, what do you think?

 Next I tackle a vintage copper chandy...

 Two coats of Paris Grey, still on that can of paint

 I added a brush of old white, followed by a touch of silver gilding

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Rain Flowers

It was a rainy Saturday but we got our rain gear on and headed out to the Black Mountain for the Garden Show

Ro took my picture with my rain gear

My shopping partner looked quite sporty

The flowers and plants were great!  I ended up getting lavender, tomatoes, peppers, rosemary and scented geraniums

I love these plants for the porch

Lantana, oh yes, I will be going back for these!

Yes, lavendar, oh I had to have lavendar.  and don't you love that basket

Little fairy huts

And don't you love these

All is WELL this Saturday!!

Stay dry and love your plants,
Di, joining