MARKET IMPORTS
This was our second stop last weekend when escaping from the house at last.
Going out into the world of 'treasure hunting' was so much fun - despite
being masked and very hot and sticky in such high temps.
and have purchased many things from over the years, mostly garden items
which they specialize in. Check their website and you will be amazed at the size and inventory at this great venue which is located in downtown Raleigh
at the State Farmers Market.
On this visit I was blown away by so much, especially the great display ofChinoiserie - blue and white - and may have to think about adding more
to my home. Since purchasing the lamps in this style for the living room
I can see perhaps a decorative piece for my mantel or shelves on each
side of the fireplace.
I would love any of these pieces!
Outside, just walking through the two plus acres of garden paraphernalia was a
job and a half, it was sooooo hot, but we wanted to see everything!
The colors of the ceramics were stunning and made me want to start all over in
my own garden design, the citron yellow ones were certainly eye catching!
Of course I can never have too many of the gorgeous shades of blue and teal.
Of course I also fell for these neutral beauties from Germany.
They were so well made with a smooth as silk finish - would be lovely
in the house where they would stay clean, or I could use a couple on my
covered front porch. . . . . . .so I may be heading back to make a
purchase this weekend!
So what did I purchase at Market Imports?
This gorgeous ceramic bird bath made in Vietnam.
Well made, in two pieces so easy to carry/move, and top locks onto
the base, $95 was a good price.
They come in a lot of brilliant colors and, as I already have two blue
and teal pots (this is the smaller one), I fell for the teal one which
also blends with the three lanterns hanging in the fig tree.
Our garden birds seem to be enjoying their new blue swimming 'pool',
and the old concrete one has been moved to the side garden.
We now have five bird baths - and with mosquito season upon us
it will mean keeping them spiffy clean and filled each day.
This coming week we'll be refreshing this area as the bluebell leaves
should be dead enough to remove, then spreading mulch after
planting the new hydrangea in the ground and finding something else
for the blue pot. . . . . .of course!
Always something to do in the garden at this time of year.
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A quick look back at the REVIVAL purchases I mentioned in my former
post. Above the two botanic prints waiting to be hung in a perfect spot.
The ceramic pots in their caddy are now holding an assortment
of flatware, antique silver serving pieces and Portmeirion
cake forks and spoons. . . . . .
. . . . .and the attached bud vases are being put to good use with
garden snippets changing on a daily basis, I really love this one!
It's been a busy week again with more social interaction now that we
and many of our friends have been vaccinated. We're still cautious but
have been out to a pub supper with a friend, had another to the house for
coffee on the porch, and granddaughter stopped by for supper in the
gazebo last night. It was lovely as the birds were loud as darkness fell,
and a gentle shower brought cooler air and 'music' on the cedar shake roof.
Monday, Memorial Day here, we will have a cookout with our
next door neighbor - grill salmon on the salt block - and eating in the
gazebo again. We had planned that for tonight however with heavy
rain expected we've postponed to a promised sunny Monday.
Enjoy your long weekend/bank holiday - may the sun shine
and the breeze be gentle wherever you are.
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