Have a Happy Valentine's Day with Flowers and Sweet Treats

We are excited to announce that we will be doing a pop up show, in collaboration with Angea Howell and Sweet Bean Coffeehouse on Valentines Day (February 14, 2016). Angea and I will have roses and fresh flower arrangements that are ready for you to pick up outside of Sweet Bean. 

We will have my glamper, parked near the drive thru restaurant and you can quickly pick out a bouquet for your sweetheart and take it with you. Sweet Bean will be offering their Sweetheart Frappé's, an assortment of their different coffees and drinks, chocolate covered strawberries, cake pops, along with more sweet treats. 

Celebrate a Happy Valentines Day by shopping with local, small businesses and express your Love with Flowers and Sweet Treats! 

See more info and my fresh flower portfolio on my new flower blog www.JaniceEastDesigns.com or find out more about Sweet Bean Coffeehouse on facebook. 

After the Rain and a Cute Bird Nest

After a summer rain, everything looks better. No matter the reading in the rain gauge,

a nice evening shower helps wash away the dirt and lift the spirits. We received a light rain this afternoon and I found myself out with my camera. Not too  much is blooming in the yard right now...its just been too hot and dry. I did find this rose bud that enjoyed a drink.

 

 These two junk buckets are holding on with the heat. Last week, we watched a sweet little birdie build a nest in the bucket with the mixed flowers. She has a tunnel style nest built under the purple petunias. I guess she is a fan of rusty junk and approves of the bottomless bucket for a home!

 We think it is some type of wren that has built the next. I watched each day as one new egg appeared. I've yet to capture a pic of the mama bird. (Follow along on Instagram for bird updates.)

As I wondered around with my camera, I noticed these onions that were plopped on the rail of the gazebo.

 Just thought they kinda looked neat sitting there!
 

 

We definitely need more rain. If I hear one more person day "if it rains, its gonna ruin our plans..." yada, yada, yada...I'm going to scream. It was two years ago that the drought and fires were so bad and we don't need a repeat of that.

 

Hope y'all are all having a great summer and staying cool!
 

A Burlap and Lace Christmas Tree

I think I finally finished decorating my little Christmas tree!

I chose a Burlap and Lace theme this year.

 I decorated the tree with a scrunched up red burlap garland, strips of a lace curtains rescued from the Goodwill, strings of pearls, white burlap roses, and various tan burlap flowers and ribbon. Three white feathers topped the shabby chic tree.  I thought I was finished, yet something seemed to be lacking.

 I came across a box of bling that I had  used last year and decided to pick in the brown, gold, and green glittery stems. Now it seems finished and there's no place to put anything else on the tree.

 We live in a small house and the little tree is perfect for our crowded home. The shabby chic mini tree sits on an antique sewing machine in front of our living room window.

 Everything that went on the tree was either hand made or recycled from years past, with no money spent on decorating the tree this year.

 

Click the links to see my Junky Little Christmas Wreath and My Vintage Typewriter decked out for Christmas.

 

Merry Christmas Y'all!

 

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