Mary, Mary, quite contrary. . .

How does your garden grow?

No matter what you grow in your garden, this cute white wrought iron bench will add a touch of charm and a welcome place to sit and rest. Reversible throw pillows complete the look. Available at Troy Antiques for $98.

White on White. . .

Perfectly white now but this chair was once yellow with a cane back that had issues. I white-washed the chair,covered the seat in a natural duck canvas, and made a slip cover for the damaged back. Available at Troy Antiques for $38.

Gone Too Quickly

This great desk never even made it to the antique shop--it's off to Auburn University--hope you enjoy it Lauren!

Cute and sassy

Dressing table with swing away arms has an attached green and pink skirt. The coordinating stool has a crazy quilt patchwork top.

Both are available at Troy Antiques; dressing table, $48; stool, $28.

Cottage chic. . .

Beautiful antiqued dresser

This two drawer dresser base has been antiqued a wonderful shade of white. The mirror that is shown with it has a pale blue edge and complements the dresser. Both are available at Troy Antiques; dresser, $85; mirror, $32.

It had to happen. . .

I just couldn't stand it any longer. . .

the china cabinet that I had purchased and used for display at the antique shop needed a new paint job! So. . .I painted it black--black interior and exterior--but that just didn't work--too depressing I think. Out came the gray paint (something I swore I'd never use again) and I painted the exterior gray--it is perfect! Of shall I say it is perfect after I distressed the piece a bit--everything needs a little "scuffs".

The china cabinet is a classic 1940's style with 3 shelves and a glass door. The lower door open to revel extra storage for linens or other china. Available at Troy Antiques for $128; delivery is available to some locations.

Georgia Bulldog

Vintage concrete Georgia Bulldog--what a find!

He was missing an ear when I found him, but a little repair job made him almost as good as new. In spite of the fact the shop is located in Alabama, deep in Auburn (and University of Alabama) territory, the Bulldog was quickly snapped up and carried off to Atlanta. He now graces the garden somewhere in UGA territory!

Check back with me again--you never can tell what I might find and I'm always searching for vintage garden items!