Last week we were vacationing in Arizona. Hubby, myself, and our daughter, Kylee took a trip up to the small towns of Carefree and Cave Creek.
We happened upon a store called the “Town Dump”. It’s claim to fame was, “The Most Unusual Store in Arizona”. It even states on their web page that it is a “Wild and Crazy” store.
Yup, that would be hubby and I posing at the Dump. Why is it when our kids ask us to do weird things like this we don’t even hesitate? Now if I had asked hubby to pose behind this sign you bet there would’ve been a bit of moaning and groaning going on. But no, both of us just hopped right on over and put on a smiley face.
As we walked through the dump I thought, unusual is right. One of the most unusual things they had was a taxidermy dancing circus bear, complete with a little tutu. Did I mention that his paws were missing. Weirdest thing I ever did see!
As we ventured out into the yard I had come to the conclusion that this store was just a little bit too unusual for my taste.
Then I spied a bottle tree.
I must admit, when I first saw bottle trees I wasn’t sure whether or not I liked them.
Here are a few small ones from the internet.
Lately, they have kind of grown on me.
The thing I liked about this one was the leaves. It won’t hold large bottles, but worked perfect for my collection of small bottles.
Can you tell it’s been raining here in UT?
What do you think about my new bottle tree? I sure hope it’s as happy here as it was at the “Town Dump”!
Hugs,
Jann
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16 comments
I've always been kinda on the fence about bottle trees too, but I positively LOVE yours! It's nice and compact and the leaves really make it special. Yes, I love the bottle tree, but all I can think about is: What happened to that poor bear's paws?!
Oh my what a darling couple you make. Looks like you had so much fun.
Yes, I have noticed that we also do odd things because our grands request it. What's up with that? Anyway, you both look great wearing those happy grins.
I really like your bottle tree. I have wanted one for a dark corner of my garden for a few years now. One thing's certain, they don't require much care or water.
The "Town Dump" sounds like an unusual store, Mrs Olson. Your bottle tree is very pretty -- I like it's size and that it also has leaves. You bottle look very pretty on it
Girl...you were here in AZ and you didn't tell me!
Did you go to tea in Cave Creek. The best tearoom in AZ is there.
I have been to the Town Dump...unique is the perfect word for it!
The town dump sound s like a cool store. I love your bottle tree. Great pic's and post. Have a wonderful week ahead.
Good for you to purchase the bottle tree. Now you have a conversation piece in your garden. Looks like you had a grand time. V
The Town Dump looks very different! An adventure all on its own. I like your bottle tree. I've been thinking about one. Perhaps Santa will bring me one!
Your picture is too cute! I would have said NO on the bottle tree....but seeing yours...it's so bright and colorful. It looks really nice Jann, I like it!
Now I really want a bottle tree too. It is so very cute.
I love a bottle tree when they have red bottles on them! I have never seen one with leaves! I love it! ;)
It is so funny that you are posting a picture of your bottle tree. I have been thinking about this myself, and not too sure about if I like one or not. I love your tree with the leaves! Now If I had leaves, I want one for sure. It frames the bottles into flowers!
Love the cut out pictures you and your husband took!
Blessings,
Susie
Super fun! Glad you had a nice visit with your daughter.
Cool idea... very colorful!
A unique and cute idea Jann! Perhaps you can also do it with dried tree branches.
I've never seen a bottle tree, but I love yours. I imagine that it will be lovely when the sun hits the colourful bottles.
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