Fill the Bottle. . .

Hi my friends,

I have always been a 'party' girl.

Not one that spent the night out on the town, but one that enjoyed hosting parties at my home.

 

When I was a teen I often held 'boy-girl parties'.  My mom was always gracious and opened up our home to my friends.

 

A game that was a big hit was 'Spin the Bottle'.  I'm sure many of you are familiar with it.

 

Yesterday as I was vacuuming I couldn't help but notice how many bottles I had out on display.

I decided to put a little twist on the game and play,

"fill the bottle".

 

Out into the garden I went with clippers in hand.

 

 

A blossom plucked from a Petunia and a Canna hi-lighted the color of the watermelon in the vintage flash card.

 

 

I love the fun summer time images.  If you haven't indulged in at least one of these this summer, you are missing out!

 

 

I had 5 empty ball jars reflecting in front of my newly found etched mirror, a $15 score.  I decided to fill them with roses.

 

This climbing rose reminds me of a Gardenia blossom.

 

 

 

 

 

 

I had some of my smaller aqua bottles under the chicken wire cloche I made last year.

Hydrangeas were perfect for this vignette.

 

 

 

In the living room small Zinnias found their way under my bell cloche.

 

 

 

I love my sweet fairy spoolie made by my new friend, Joanne.

 

Of course I had to use some of the bounty of sunflowers and black Eyed Susan's that I have in my garden.

 

My collection of brown bottles was the perfect choice.

 

 

I was having so much fun playing, 'fill the bottle' that I decided I needed to head into the bedroom where I have a cluster of navy blue bottles.

 

 

I chose assorted white blooms.  Daisies, Phlox, Feverfew, and Garlic chives and then threw in a couple of blue; Mountain Bluet and Morning Glory.

 

When I was through, I looked around and there were flowers from the garden everywhere I glanced.

 

A little busy, but fun for a few days.

and

they certainly brought a smile to my face!

 

hugs,

Jann

 

I will be sharing with these lovely parties:

 

The Enchanting Rose for Roses of Inspiration

Bella Rosa Antiqes for Let's Talk Vintage

Vintage Inspiration Party

Ivy and Elephants for What's it Wednesday?

Share Your Style

Shabbilicious Friday

The Charm of Home for Home Sweet Home

 

 

Share Your Cup Thursday #162

Hello my friends and welcome to Share Your Cup, (SYC for short).

 

The party where you share the things that make you happy.

Thanks for joining in the fun!

I appreciate you faithful party people and if this is your first time linking, welcome!

 

Today many of my grands are headed back to school.

I created a simple vignette to wish them the best of luck!

 

Everything was picked up at thrift or yard sales.  The pinwheels are made from scrapbook papers with numbers and alphabet.  Didn't know what I would do with them when I saw them, but thought  they were awfully cute.

 

Notice the little plate with Mary and her lamb following her to school?  Isn't it so sweet?
I don't think any lambs will be following any of my grandkids to school today.  :)

 

Now for the features from SYC #161:

 

 Bernideens Tea Time shared a lovely garden tea under

her lace umbrella.

 

Sherry from Savvy Apron shared her beautiful clock gallery wall made up of thrift finds.

 

 

Kris from Junk Chic Cottage shared her reloved country back road find cabinet.

 

 

 

 

Debby Goes Shabby shared her pretty pallet potting bench.

 



 

Joan from Scavenger Chic shared her creative junk spoon angel.

 



 

Debbie from Slice of Pie shared the recipe for a yummy corn and  garden veggie salad.

 

Thanks so much for sharing and please grab my button if you were featured.

 

 

 

Don't forget to hop over and see who is featured on my  fb page

While there, I'd love if you liked my page, (if you haven't already).

 

 Now Let's Party!

 

1.  I would love for you to be a follower of Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. Olson

2.  Link up a particular post and not your entire blog. Please limit your links to no more than three.

3.  Please have a back link to this post.  That way others will know where the party is. Only those with a back link will be featured.

 4.  Please find time to visit at least two other participants.

It's a great way to find new friends!

 

After you link up, please come back and leave a comment.  They help to fill my cup! 

 

In Need of a Little Tender Loving Care. . .

Hello my friends, just popping in to share a little something that made my heart skip a beat.

 

While traveling have you ever ran across something that you wished you could hitch it to your wagon and drag it home?

 

Such was the case with me when we drove into Baker City, OR.

 

We drove down a street a block or two below the main part of town.  Hubby and I spied a large gorgeous white home that had been turned into a business.

 

It wasn't until we drove by the side of it did I spy this.

 

A darling garden shed.

 

 

After closer inspection I saw that it was in dire need of some tender loving care!

 

As my heart throbbed, I couldn't help myself from taking a peek inside.

(these photos were taken through the glass)

 

It looked as though it's gardener had not been inside for years.

The bottom was overgrown with weeds and dried leaves had fallen onto the table.

 



 The potting bench area was longing for someone to clean it up.  A little saying about pansies had been painted on the board above.  I didn't tarry long enough to write it down.

 

It was easy to tell that at one time this old shed was a real beauty!  Her chandy and other garden treasures showed evidence of that.

 

 

 

As I walked away it's beautiful stained glass window bid me adieu.

 

 

Oh how I wish I could have brought you home with me!

 

We have cleared a spot up on the hill behind our pondless waterfall for a garden shed.  So far, no construction has started.

She would look lovely there!

and

What joy I would have giving her a little TLC.

 

hugs,

Jann

 

I will be sharing with these lovely parties:

Bella Rosa Antiques for Let's Talk Vintage

Vintage Inspiration Party

 

Share Your Cup Thursday #161

Hello and welcome to Share Your Cup, (SYC for short).

 

The party where you share the things that make you happy.  It's what I call, "filling your cup".

 

I appreciate you sharing each week and I look forward to seeing your amazing posts!

 

I am starting the party early this week because hubby and I are off on another road trip.

 

Now for the features from SYC #160:

(remember to pin from their site and not mine)

 

Penny's Vintage Treasures shared her fun vintage planters.

 

Alexandra from Prairie Charm shared her gorgeous

 summer shelfie.

 

 

Vickie from Ranger 911 shared some of her creative kitchen décor.

 

 

 

 

 

Joy from Vintage Green shared this beautiful table made from a barrel.

 

 

Distressed Donna Down Home shared her fun 'quickie' projects.

 

 



Linda from Best of Long Island and Central Florida shared the recipe for a yummy Sweet and Sour Thai Carrot Cucumber Noodle salad.

 

Thanks so much for sharing and please grab my button if you were featured.

 

 

 

 Now Let's Party!

 

1.  I would love for you to be a follower of Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. Olson

2.  Link up a particular post and not your entire blog. Please limit your links to no more than three.

3.  Please have a back link to this post.  That way others will know where the party is. Only those with a back link will be featured.

 4.  Please find time to visit at least two other participants.

It's a great way to find new friends!

 

After you link up, please come back and leave a comment.  They help to fill my cup! 

 



 

 



 

Red and Green. . .not just for Christmas!

Hello my friends.

Have you ever noticed how certain colors evoke thoughts or images into our minds.  For example we often think of pink when we talk of baby girls and blue for baby boys.

If I was to say, "what do you think of when I mention  "red and green"  I'm sure most of you (if not all),  would say Christmas.

 

Last week while visiting Vickie from Ranger 911 she made the statement that green and red are not just reserved for Christmas.

after

looking around my home, I would definitely have to agree!

 

 

I have quite a bit of green and red décor going on right now in my kitchen/family room area.

 

 

(everything in this tiered tray, except the checkered and watermelon shakers and watermelon bowls were thrift or flea finds)

 

It's the perfect color combo for summer! 

 

 The red represents the sizzle of summer and the green reminds me of the cool green grass.

 

I just found the red juicer at Fleaology for $12.  I had never seen a red one before.

 

Hubby and I use the corn holders.  Perfect for a summer picnic!  

Let's take a look at the back side.  I had to add the cute hamburger towel made by my sweet cousin, Betty.  I wonder how many hamburgers are assumed during the summer months?

 



 

 

 

 

I love the mixture of the red and green checkered plates!

 

Vintage aprons are joined by red and green bottles.

 

 

 

I even have a touch of red and green in the entry.

 

 

 

I don't know about you, but all of this red and green kind of makes me want to say, "Merry Christmas".  lol!

 

Instead, I'll wish you a very wonderful summer.

Enjoy it while it lasts!

hugs,

Jann