Friday, July 24, 2009

A Garden Fairy and Other Treasures!

Last weekend we had an adorable little fairy come to play in our garden.

She fluttered and twirled from flower to flower.

She skipped and hopped.

She stopped to smell the flowers.

She stopped to contemplate all that she saw.


Our little granddaughter Jessie makes such a cute little fairy in our garden.

Another treasure- I found these dishes at the Reed House Antiques in Tryon P.E.I. on a tour day we took. I love the soft colors and the pretty shape.

I thought they were a bargain at $35. for all these dishes.

They are made in England.

It is our fundraiser garden tour tomorrow and the weatherman is predicting not only rain but thunder squalls as well. I hope he is wrong but I'm digging out my umbrella just in case. We have three grandchildren spending the night on Saturday and three little one's being baptized on Sunday with a family lunch here after,my sister is arriving on Monday,and a tea and dessert garden tour on Tuesday. So, you might not hear from me for a few days butI hope you have a happy weekend too!

Take care,

Carolyn

31 comments:

Sandi@ Rose Chintz Cottage said...

Hi Carolyn,
You're going to have a busy weekend. I haven't seen Pauline since I was a girl! Your little garden fairy is a very pretty little girl! And what lovely dishes you found; a very delicate blue. I love the teapot; it's a beautiful shape! Thanks for sharing today and have a wonderful weekend.

Blessings,
Sandi

Deanna said...

Carolyn, God Bless you!
You have a very busy few days ahead of you. I hope the tour goes well.

This is wonderful about the wee little ones and baptism. Sounds like a close knit family! Blessings to all involved.

The Garden Fairy pics are soooooo cute. She's a beauty and you've captured this.

How very lovely your dishes are, especially the gorgeous teapot. Like the pics.

Talk to you soon,
D

Kathy said...

I've missed your beautiful photos this summer while I've been away, Carolyn! Your little garden fairy is precious. And I LOVE your beautiful bargain dishes. Thank you for your comments to Mimi's Garden this summer. I plan to get back into blogging on a more regular basis in August and I can't wait to look back at all of your lovely postings! Happy summer days...Kathy

Unknown said...

She is adorable, looks like an angel!

Great bargin on those dishes! They are very pretty.

podso said...

Here's hoping the weatherman is wrong. but either way it sounds like a wonderful weekend, with lots of precious family time! Enjoy, rain or shine.

Unknown said...

From the garden fairy to the parasol at the picnic, it's all so lovely. I'm so glad to have found your beautiful site.
Happy Twirls

Eileen said...

Wow! Busy weekend! But happy, Blessed busy and that's the best kind of busy! Enjoy your family and friends! Isn't it such a Blessing to be such a big part of creating wonderful memories for them to treasure always?
And your little fairy was absolutely Angelic!
God's Blessings!
All the best,
Eileen

sweetbay said...

Your garden fairy is beautiful! And what a lovely dress!

Dreams and Decor said...

Wow, yours is the first garden blog I've seen with a real live fairy! She is absolutely adorable! This was such a SWEET post!!! Have a fabulous weekend! Patti

Kathy @ Sweet Up-North Mornings... said...

Your dishes are lovely...Jessie is just adorable!!! I'll keep an eye out for fairies in my garden also, xoxo~Kathy@ Sweet Up-North Mornings...

Bernideen said...

What a precious grandchild and best wishes for your busy weekend. What lovely photos!

Bobbi Ann said...

Hi...Angel or Fairy? She's just beautiful and so is your garden! I also love the dishes and what a great price for all of those to! I hope that you have a wonderful weekend!
hugs...
Bobbi

Joanne said...

What an adorable little fairy and what beautiful phots to have as a keep sake. The garden as always looks amazing.

Room Service ~ Decorating 101 said...

too sweet for words...

food with style said...

sooooo sweet, each pic was cuter then the next! heck of dish deal too~

Cathy~Mille Fleur said...

What a precious child!!! She looks like and angel!!! Sweet blue eyes and wonderful curls...adorable!!!

Your dishes are gorgeous...what a lucky find!!! I am so glad that you shared both with us !!!

Have a wonderful weekend!!!
XOXO
Cathy

*Ulrike* said...

Your grandchildren will have wonderful memories of days spent with you! The dishes are a great find; I am always looking for teapots and plates! Go outside and tell the north wind man (you remember those pictures don't you?) to blow the rain way to the south; we will gladly take it!!

Martha said...

What an adorable fairy!

I love your new china -- it's wonderful (but I love anything blue and white!)

Good luck on your tour -- it rained the morning of ours in June -- but then turned into a beautiful day!

{oc cottage} said...

The fairy is just precious & the tea set is envy-worthy gorgeous!!!

m ^..^

Sandi (Meme) said...

I have a 1 year old and a 6 month old grand daughter, and I've already bought fairy wings and skirts for them. I will be so dissappointed if they won't wear them someday!

Kim @ Starshine Chic said...

What a beautiful fairy!!! I just love the photos. There is such an innocence in the photos. And I love the new dishes. Great find I would say. I will look forward to your return after such a busy weekend. But you can't ask for more than being with family in such a beautiful environment.

Unknown said...

What a beautiful garden fairy your daughter makes! Beautiful photos, too!

I love how you put the lovely crocheted doily over the cake pedestal for the teapot! Very pretty! :)

Brenda Pruitt said...

She is positively cherubic, your little golden-haired angel! Sweet pink cheeks and fairy wings and grandma to love her.
Brenda

June said...

That is certainly one of the cutest faeries I've ever seen.
And your pictures of her are so lovely.
I really love the pattern of that china. Just beautiful.
Smiles,
June

Beverly said...

It must be wonderful having such a beautiful little fairy for your very own.

I hope the show goes well, and that you don't have bad weather.

God bless you and your family on such a special baptism day.

The little Witch said...

Its blog is very beautiful that leaves without words, the photos are stupendous and the place in which You alive it is from dream... very beautiful her fairy... compliments, to read is always her a pleasure.

fulvia, italy

Ldy ~~ Dy said...

Your little Jessie is adorable. Love all the photos you took of her...she is the sweetest little fairy. Love your $35 find. The teapot set is very beautiful. You have some busy days ahead!! Have fun! Hugs!

Andrea at Opulent Cottage said...

Such a precious, darling garden fairy! I always enjoy seeing your beautiful, beautiful garden.
Andrea

Sandy~Romantique Inspirations~ said...

Hi Carolyn, Oh is she ever sweet dress up as a little garden fairy. The colors on the dishes are so lovely, in fact I have purchased one dish with that color. So soft and romantic! Where the heck do you find all the space for you pretty china? It seems like you are loaded with so many pretties.

Enjoy your day-

Sandy~Romantique Inspirations~ said...

Hi Carolyn, Oh is she ever sweet dress up as a little garden fairy. The colors on the dishes are so lovely, in fact I have purchased one dish with that color. So soft and romantic! Where the heck do you find all the space for you pretty china? It seems like you are loaded with so many pretties.

Enjoy your day-

Rhondi said...

Your garden fairy is adorable. What wonderful magical photos you got of her.
That certainly was a bargain price for the china. Lucky you!