Miss Lily Has a New Outfit!

 

I was in a Salvation Army store yesterday and clothing was on sale for one half off.    It's been a while since my garden lady had a new outfit so I found some things for her.   The paisley blouse is  Jones of New York and it was sixty-five cents.  The overalls were $4.99!

I don't have much blooming right now but these New Guinea Impatiens have thrived in spite of the heat.    You'll notice one corgi girl on the porch and one looking out the door.  I always have more than enough help with any project.

My daughter gave me this adorable black cat holder for a hanging basket several years ago.  These begonias don't seem to mind the heat and have done very well.

My best friend from high school is coming to visit tomorrow.  I am so excited!  We're going to do some antiquing and then have lunch at a new cafe in my area.

Happy 4th of July!

I took this picture in southern Maryland last week!  I loved the flag painted on the end of the barn and thought it was perfect for the 4th.

Miss Lily (my garden lady) is all decked out for the holiday.

Hope you have a wonderful day celebrating with friends and family!

Lily Has a New Dress

If you're visiting my blog for the first time, Lily is a wooden lady who stands in my garden to greet visitors and watch over the fairies.  She's very elegant and loves getting a new outfit about once a month from the "Boutique of Goodwill"

There's not much blooming in my yard right now but I thought you'd enjoy these pics of my little cowboy boots  running over with "hens and baby chickens".  Aren't they  adorable?

Lily Has a New Outfit!

In spite of the fact that Lily has been rained on every night this week, she's still looking poised and beautiful in her new outfit.  One thing I have learned from shopping for her, if you wear small or extra small you can find some great clothes at Goodwill.  Her jacket is Jones of New York and the fabric is mostly silk.   It was $8 and reduced to $4.   

                                          

And look who else showed up in the garden after all the rain.  I spotted this mushroom and had to run and find a small gnome to put under it.

Hope you're having a great weekend!

Lily is Ready for the 4th!

My garden lady, Lily, has dressed for the 4th of July  and is decorating the garden with tiny flags this afternoon.  She'll be ready for lemonade on the front porch in just a little bit.  All of her clothes came from Goodwill including her jewelry! 

Meet My New Garden Lady!

I've been working on this project for a couple weeks.  My friend cut the body form from a piece of wooden board.   I found her cute little dress and jacket  at Goodwill.  They were reduced to half price so her entire outfit only costs $6.   I'll be redressing her for the 4th of July and can't wait to go clothes shopping again.

I haven't offically named her yet, but I'm thinking about "Lily".  What do you think?