Arranging Roses

 after I cut 

 I love to arrange

 I am always tempted to buy new things 

for my arrangements

 but nothing says "country" like a blue firkin 

or an old bucket, right?

 I love to do these outside because 

there is easy clean up

 and lot's of space for working

 my preference for arrangements is usually a bit messy looking

 and I love to use lots's of the same thing

 my big decision on Sunday was 

where to put these...hmmmm?

bedroom?

kitchen?

 I don't have many rooms 

so the choice gets narrowed down really quickly

; 0 )

 they ended up on a little table 

in the living room

 fires in the fireplace are done 

so 

now we have flowers to enjoy

thank you for stopping by!

love that you do.....

lots of new things in the shop by the end of the week!

kelley

Romantic Country Roses

 nothing says "romance" 

more than these wonderful English roses

 peaking in May...this is the time that I

  cut and cut and cut some more

 I just can't get enough of these beauties

 if you see them in your nursery I 

highly recommend buying one or two

 or if you have a small terrace...just put one in a pot

 the fragrance and the colors are the most romantic

 and beautiful rose

 I have ever encountered

 and what a great flower to share with friends

I'm sharing these with you today 

my friends

best, Kelley

Vintage in the Garden

 The wisteria covered pergola in the back of the grape orchard 

is one of our new "favorite spots"

 The vintage gates are getting really rusty 

 and I had these great old shovel's which I hung 

on the ends of the support beams

 on the interior....just because 

 I hung these old painted 

heart cut out shutters

 hey...looks like a little bird found a nice spot for a nest!

 I love adding old seating and benches

 and a few roosters for good measure

 the last of the apples are in bloom and the bees are still busy as ever

 and the English rose garden started blooming 

 some of the blooms are so big that the 

stems fall over from the weight 

 and in a few more weeks the lavender garden will start blooming and be ready for picking in June and July 

so tomorrow I will need to put on my grubbies 

and get some work done

and finally

a huge "thank you" to every one who purchased things for the new shop

and gave me the courage to do this!

have a sunny happy weekend

xxoo

kelley

The Polished Pebble Shop

I have been working on this little project for quite some time and really wanted to unveil it before the Holidays....but things got delayed and I wanted to be sure 

everything was just right

and then I started remodeling my kitchen... 

like I need another project

what was I thinking?

Over the past few months I have been working on a collection of 

wonderful botanical potpourri's, organic soaps, 

delicately scented candles 

and lovely bath products

 There are also some great vintage items for the home 

like this little pitcher

 or this little McCoy planter

and of course there are pillows!!!

 wonderful things to make your home 

unique and special

 the packaging is 100% recycled paper
and all of the products are unique to 

The Polished Pebble Shop

Everything is shipped for

 just 5 dollars !

I included some
great gift sets to give to a friend
as a hostess gift 

or just to pamper yourself

 check out is easy with PayPal 

and you will receive your items in about a week

 If you would like to see more please stop by 

The Polished Pebble shop 

HERE

hope you like it!

~kelley~