Moving to the new store

Saturday was moving day for the store.

We moved from my double booth space in Taylorsville down the road about 20 miles to Louisville and my new store.
Of course it was the hottest recorded day in Louisville history,
and the air conditioning, after suffering a lightening strike
was out at the booth space.

Imagine packing up inventory in the middle of an old

department store with no ac and no fans.

Miss B above summarizes how we felt once we got to the new store.

First went in the case goods, including book cases, china cabinet,
tables, dresser, etc.

Then the boxes came up (remember I'm on the 2nd floor)

one after another. Who knew I had so much stuff?

Okay I knew I had so much stuff, but didn't want them too.

More and more boxes and I became overwhelmed.

How am I ever going to get this setup by

opening day of August 7th?

The children, God bless their innocent exuberance, were unfazed

and pushed forward with their father.

Miss B began organizing and "de-cluttering" right away.
By the time we left for Wick's Pizza at 6:30,

the store seemed to have some organization to it.
A very big hug and thank you to my wonderful hubby and kids

for all their help!!

I'm joining Susan at Between Naps on the Porch

for Met Monday.

Farmers Market Table Top

I thought you might enjoy this farmers market table top

I setup at the booth recently.

I am pleased to now be carrying a line of Mary Lake-Thompson products including soaps, tea towels and napkins for summer.

Lettuce plates, carrot napkin rings, and

a vegetable pitcher says farmers market to me!

Here's a closer shot of the beehive towel.

Today I'm joining Tabletop Tuesday at A Stroll Thru Life.

Pretty in Pink

I've been so busy over at the booth getting summer things setup.

Do you love toile and are looking for a way to bring it into summer?
Add in some shocking hot pink and it will perk it up.

I mixed a lot of pattern, but with the pink accent it looks tied together.

Toile is such a great neutral.

I can layer checks, strips and florals right over the top of it.

I even added some animal print.

For this display I wanted to offer a lot of disposable and plastic tableware

because we dine outside so much in the warm weather.

Thanks for stopping by today - hope you have a great week!

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Between Naps on the Porch.

Blue and White Tabletop

While at the booth recently, I setup this blue and white table top display.

I like the blue hydrangeas with the blue and white dishes.

I love this blue and white hydrangea pillow. It's embroidered in ribbon.

I have several Victorian chocolates out for Easter.

These two matching windmill urns are calling for tulips aren't they!

Today I'm linking to tabletop Tuesday over at a stroll thru life.

Here Comes Peter . . .

Today I'm joining Susan over at Between Naps on the Porch for Tablescape Thursday. I am tickled pink over this tablescape. You know how you have a tablescape idea in your mind, and then it all comes together just as your mind's eye sees it? Come on I know you tablescapper's out there know what I'm talking about - well, this one did!

I laid out the burlap remnant as the base cloth. Then I added purple placemats. Next I layered rattan ceramic dinner plates as the base and the piece du resistance was these adorable bunny plates.

Aren't these plates great! I love the pink raspberries with the purple violets and the brown bunny.

I used purple and green plaid napkins in the carrot napkin rings, layered in a green beaded garland and black and white sheep salt and pepper shakers.

Finally in the center I placed this to die for wreath that actually sits up too and these cute grapevine baskets with silk tulips. Yes, Peter Cottontail it is satisfying to put together something you're pleased with!

Easter Stuffings

This tablescape is full of ideas to use for Easter stuffing. I love this brightly colored egg shape totes. They would be great for an Easter egg hunt.

Here you see some long eared rabbits lined up for duty along with white felt rabbit sucker covers.

Mr. EB has his note pads ready for all the Easter "to do's".

Aren't these felt purses cute with the flower embellishments?

I think my favorite are these ducks. They are in the shape of rabbits, lambs and chicks. So cute! What are planning on stuffing in your Easter baskets this year?

Today I'm joining Tabletop Tuesday at a stroll thru life. Go over and see Marty's great blue and white post, plus all the friends that have joined her.

Shades of Spring

Sometimes we think of Spring in only colors of pastels, bright pinks and greens and maybe nautical flavors of navy, red and gold. For this display, I used a more mild side of spring with muted shades of ivory, browns and blues. Then I punched it up with a cute red & white accent.

I love these bird salt and pepper shakers.

This layer of cream and bamboo plate, with light blue salad plate and a bird nest for accent is accompanied by a Victorian Easter chocolate bar.

Here you see a long shot of the table. I added a red and white napkin under the blue plate to punch it up and then I added red and white ribbon onto the blue note cards. I really like the combination of the blue, brown and red and hope you'll think of mixing up your spring colors too!