The spring garden show was great. There were many tempting things to see and enjoy. The market was lovely. There were many garden sculptures. I have been looking for a nice St. Francis. He is the patron saint of birds and animals. I haven't found one that I really liked until I was at Monticello. He is now in my garden.

I enjoyed a short overnight visit with my daughter and her hubby. It was very nice to get away from home.

This week at Monticello Antiques, Portland Oregon

I made a trip north to Portland this week. I had to visit Monticello Antique Mall and Fabric Depot. I got a few pics to show you. I purchased some things there: A 1930's salt and pepper of flowers in a pot, and two floral enamelware dishes. These are for Prairie Flower.

Dirt Diva - That's Me!!

Wearing a Dirt Diva Crown

What am I up to - you wonder? Just playing on my computer with cell phone pictures. This photo was taken about 3 months ago, when I visited Monticello in Portland. The Garden Show was in full swing at that time. I just could not resist playing with this crown made with chicken wire. It says Dirt Diva across the front. Really cute!! Maybe I should change my blog photo to this one. Hum...

Today, I found a way to get the photos off my old style cell phone, to my computer. My daughter has a smart phone...so I sent it to her, and she emailed it to me. I then used Picmonkey.com to crop, and fix the photo so that looks nice. The reason behind all this...I need some good photos of myself for Brave Girl Camp. I am going to a fall session!!

Monticello at Christmas Time

The shop was decked out beautifully. The ideas were great, and I completely enjoyed the trip. I like to change things around every year. It is more interesting to me to do things differently, to use creativity and imagination. I am going to use crystal candle sticks, vases, vintage silver bowls, white poinsettias, glitter, faux snow, pearl stands, and vintage silver ornaments.  I have these things on hand. The color theme is white, silver, and red. I have some vintage white ice skates to throw into the design...ribbons, glass ice drops and vintage glassware.

On the Road to Monticello

A wonderful antique mall in Portland, Oregon opened their Christmas Show last Saturday. Check their blog Monticello Antiques. I am excited to go to Portland tomorrow. I get to visit some of my favorite places in that locality. It is about a 3 hour drive from here, so I only visit about 4 times a year. I stay with my sister and we have a great time. Smile!