Friday, October 9, 2009

Roll Call!!!

I've been slipping a lil' bit lately on replying to some of your sweet comments -so very sorry. I've had lots of new people visiting and I'd like to add you to my "Links I love" if you want me too. So here is your chance - leave me your addy and I'll sign you up!
Have a BEAUTIFUL fall weekend!
Blessings, Cathy

Thursday, October 8, 2009

And then there were none...

...mums that is. Yes, with the exception of a few still to be picked up - we are SOLD OUT!!! So thank you, thank you, thank you for another wonderful season. We hope you love your flowers as much as we love growing them.
Happy Friday everyone! Hope it is a blessed one!
Cathy

Wednesday, September 30, 2009

A lil' fun "Fall Fix-up"

I don't think there is an easier or more fun season to decorate than Fall. There is so much beautiful color everywhere and simple items to accent with are readily available and relatively inexpensive - which is all the better!
So here is just a simple lil' idea I thought I'd share.
We'll call them - Burlap Chair Tiebacks
First off I picked up my burlap from our wonderful local feed store - Central Farmers Supply - who conveniently sells burlap by the foot and it is extra wide - so I divided it to make it go twice as far.
I simply draped it over my chairs on the porch, gathering it at the bottom, tied with some raffia and tucked in some fall leaves and artificial sunflowers.
Now honestly, you could use so many pretty things on the tie-back such as dried hydrangeas or Indian corn, pretty ribbons - well, you can imagine. I just wanted something simple and something I could leave out for a while ('cause you know, Indian corn draws unwanted critters sometimes).
I cut a piece of burlap for a runner as well...
...which I added another piece of fabric over. This two yards of orange and black plaid came from the Mission store for only a quarter - that's right, $.25. I haven't cut it yet because I may make pillow covers out of it - so now, it is simply folded over to give the table a lil' color.
What would you put in your burlap tiebacks?
Happy Creating everybody!
Cathy


I figured it out...

...thanks to the comment from "flipflopmom". Everybody was so kind to help me and offer advice - but her answer was just what it took to straighten out the "picture posting problem". So thank you - thank you. Now I'm back in the swing of things!
I've been wearing my polka-dot rain boots a lot lately - but not today - it is gonna be another BEEEEEAUTIFUL day!
Happy Wednesday!
Cathy
p.s. - Y'all are wanting to know where I got these rain boots, aren't you? -
Wal-Mart - last year - they were a sweet gift from my precious sister, Stephanie

Sunday, September 27, 2009

Just so you know...

...I've missed posting but blogger won't let me upload any pics - I've done everything I think I'm supposed to do to fix it - but nonetheless, "upload now" is still disabled. Anybody else having problems or is it just me?
Any who - have a beautiful start to your week - it has finally quit raining here and the temps are falling - loooooooove it!!!!
Have a blessed day,
Cathy

Sunday, September 20, 2009

Fall Harvest Gathering 2009

Well my friends, I'm sorry I've been gone for a week or so - I'm still trying to play catch up from our annual fall harvest gathering we had last weekend. To all of you who stopped by - thank you, thank you, thank you! It was a wonderful day!!!! The weather was gorgeous, everyone was in a festive spirit, the food was delicious and I think everybody had a great time - especially me. You'll see in the pictures below that I didn't get to take pics of any of the people 'cause once they started coming - I never had a second to pick up the camera. But you will see a few shots of the store, the garden, the yard where people sat and shared stories and some other tidbits here and there.
In my 11 years doing this - I have always felt blessed by the turnout and the overwhelming support of our local community. I'm so grateful and appreciative. And I'm especially thankful for all those beautiful, special friends in my life who come through for me every time with either incredible desserts, running to the store, sweeping the floor - well, you name it - somebody has offered to help do it. So thank you my sweet friends - Nell, Ms. Evelyn, Janet, Cissy, Andi, Kim and my precious grandmothers, mom and mother-n-law for always lending a hand. There is no way I could have done it without you!
Have a happy fall Y'all!
Blessings,
Cathy

Wednesday, September 9, 2009

Fall Harvest Gathering and You're Invited...

O.k. girls (and maybe a few guys out there) this Saturday, Sept. 12 is our annual Fall Harvest Gathering. Sorry I have not posted much the last few days but it is getting busy 'round here and my time is spent with the flowers these days. I can't believe it is Wednesday already and I still have so much to do - like decorate outside, and make more patio pots, and paint, and make salt dough and oh my - I better stop there. But if you are close enough - please join us - we'd love to have you! And for my faithful followers - thanks so much for always checking in here - it means so much.
Cobblestone Farms
Fall Harvest Gathering
Sat., Sept. 12
9-4cst
Here are a few pics from last years beautiful day - hope the weather is good this time around. Eleven years and only one rain out - we'll keep our fingers crossed.
People shopping...
You can see Shaun carrying mums...


Mums for sale...


...Happy Fall Y'all



Pumpkins and gourds 4 sale...


See ya Saturday!!!



Autumn Blessings,
Cathy

Friday, September 4, 2009

It's time for Plantin'...Again

Yes, the seasons are beginning to change here a bit and people are getting the bug to decorate for fall. I think I'll start mine this weekend as well. Here are a few things that will help get you started...
...under the umbrella today...
...beautiful "purple Baron" millet that will soon have deep purple cattail like blooms...



...patio sunflowers - perfect for pots -'cause they stay short...



...one of my favorites - ornamental cabbage and kale...just getting ready to make their colorful centers...



...or you can be like some - and get them already planted for you - just grab 'em and go...



...so happy plantin' my friends.

I'll show you more planting ideas for fall flowers next week - we are getting ready for our annual "Fall Harvest" celebration which will be next weekend. Oh there is so much to do - wish you all were close enough to help me get ready - like pick pumpkins, tie up Indian Corn - make fodder shocks, hunt down bittersweet - we'd have such a great time - a lot of work but a lot of fun too. Just will me your good energy over the next few days so I can get it all done! And if you are close enough to come - please do - we'd love to have you!
Happy Labor Day weekend everybody - enjoy your family and friends!
Blessings,
Cathy




Monday, August 31, 2009

I think I got a lot done today...

Well, Mondays are my day off - but I worked today anyway (which I always do) but it was wonderful because it was absolutely GORGEOUS. Mid 70's - the perfect breeze - lots of sunshine - I guess it gave me a big boost of energy. So here are a few of my projects - some finished - others on their way.
The "before" picture...
another "before" pic... a table I had in my garden which was on its last leg - here I had already begun to disassemble it - took the planks off the top - took the legs off - cut off the rotten ends...
...found some scrap wood and trim in the garage...
...put them all together - painted them black and...



... and there you have it - a great pair of candlesticks.



Next I sanded, primed and painted the two lil' tables which needed some serious TLC.


Like I always do - I distressed them ( so they would match me -hehe)



...and I put back on the pretty lil' old knobs.
BOTH TABLES SOLD - THANK YOU CARA AND TIFFANY



Now the straight edge lumber is from the table top I destructed and the pickets are from an old fence that was at my parents house. I painted them with "pumpkin bar" paint and they will soon become signs like "pumpkins for sale" and whatever else I can think up.
Oh and yes - I also made and delivered 6 flowers arrangements today - watered about 1,600 plants and cleaned some windows!!!! I'd be in good shape if everyday could be like today but most days I start many projects but rarely finish any.


It was a great day - hope yours was as well!
Blessings,
Cathy




Wednesday, August 26, 2009

"What's In Store" Wednesday...

Hey everybody, sorry I've been gone for a week but I've been under the weather - still am a bit - but I did feel like making a couple more bracelets - so that is a good sign. I've had my friends on "the hunt" for old typewriters and dear Tammy found 3 for me in jus' a matter of days. Now one was jus' in awful shape so it didn't bother me to take the keys off - however, this one is in perfect condition - so I haven't decided if I'll keep it for nostalgia sake or give it another use - we'll see.



This bracelet is very neutral and that's what I love about it - all in blacks and silver and that neat sepia tone color of the typewriter keys.
-$28 -SOLD - THANK YOU DONNA



This one just happen to get the letter "B"...



...the semi-colon and Shift Key.



This one has an array of colors - I really mixed it up - a blue ceramic piece, a large rhinestone square, a metal flower and red, blue, silver and green buttons. With so many colors - it would match anything.
Plus it got the "R" key.
- $28
It's so much fun to make these - each one with its very own personality. Hope you enjoyed seeing them. Have a great Wednesday!
Cathy


Wednesday, August 19, 2009

What's In Store Wednesday...

...a pretty lil' "window" cabinet. This sweet distressed cream cabinet was made by my dear friends, the Curry's, from an old window. It has four nice size shelves and it is actually placed on a planter box. This box can be used either to elevate the cabinet or to place on top as a planter. Or you could use the two pieces separately. I think they did a wonderful job - it is so charming.
This is one I'd keep if I had one more inch in my house to put it - but I don't think I can squeeze it in. I know it will find a happy home though. SOLD - THANKS SO MUCH BRENDA!
Hope you have a happy day!
Blessings,
Cathy

Tuesday, August 18, 2009

MMMMMM...Scalloped Peppers

Usually towards the end of summer - there is just an abundance of peppers in the garden - and this year is no exception. We stuff them, freeze them, put them on salads and well - make scalloped peppers. This is my mother-n-laws recipe - super simple and oh - so - good. Enjoy!
Any kind of peppers will do - I've used bell, banana, a couple of jalapenos and one I'm not even sure of the name.
Quarter them, clean out the centers and bring to a boil for about 10 minutes...
Drain...
Place in a large casserole dish - cover with cheese - lots o' cheese ( I use Velveeta) - crackers or day old bread - top with butter - and fill with milk until you can see it on top.


Bake approx. an hour and a half at 350 until there is a pretty golden color on top and nice and bubbly.
Scalloped Peppers - they are sooooooo good!
Everybody have a great Tuesday.
Cathy



Wednesday, August 12, 2009

What's In Store Wednesday?

Well, in the shop this week arrived some wonderful smelling and oh-so-cute "initial" candles. The scent - Maple Toddy - and the look - perfect for gift giving!



a - b - C - D - e - f - g - well, you know how the song goes...



A super cute robin's egg blue "strawberry" apron crafted by my dear friend Ada Mae with sweet ric-rac and lil' yoyo's too.



And if you love that apron - aren't these the cutest canisters! I snatched them up at a sale because they were so fun and I adore those bright red lids. They would be the perfect addition to a country or cottage kitchen.
SOLD - THANKS TAMMY


Just sharing with you a few things you'll find at Cobblestone this week - thanks for taking a peek.

Have a blessed Wednesday,
Cathy
p.s. - I'm sorry but my e-mail is down again - if you need anything just leave me a comment and I'll get back with you. Sorry for the trouble.

Monday, August 10, 2009

Have I told you I LOOOOOOVE polka dots???

O.K. - I KNOW - a few times, right! Well, they just make me so happy ---
here are a few...
my lil' rooster and my new place mats...
...my bench pillow...
...my coffee cups (but I'm not a coffee drinker) - had to have 'em anyway...
...my platter I personalized with my cricut...
...my painted hallway door...


...all stacked up...



...tied on..



...glued on...

...if it sits still long enough - I'll tie ribbon on anything -
...polka dots and toile - does it get any better? No, don't think so!


Hope your day is happy too!
Blessings,
Cathy