1840s Stone Arch Cemetery

This cute little cemetery was next door to the moving sale

we went to last Friday. You can see some of the cars from the

sale on the right.

We love this 1930s stone construction because

that is what our house is.

While the arch is from the 1930s,

the cemetery dates from the 1840s.

We didn't actually go back far enough to see the stones.

We will have to save that trip for another time.

Love the whimsical little flower on either side

of the arch.

Butterfly Palace In Branson

Last Friday we took both of our sons

and their families to the Butterfly Palace in Branson.

We actually have MORE butterflies at our house,

but not this exotic looking.

 Plus they have cute photo props...

 and hats!

It is one of the few things that one year olds

and adults both might find interesting.

Besides ice cream.

Last Friday's Moving Sale

Last Friday we went to a Moving Sale.

 A double garage, driveway, two sheds and a "shop" full of items.

 All the above pics were taken Saturday after much of it was gone!

Grandma was moving out and could not take everything.

But most of the stuff Grandma left was

stuff that she had purchased to in order to resale.

So maybe not the highest quality stuff,

but there was certainly alot to sift through.
Future posts on what we purchased -- two vanloads!

Sunday Flea Finds

Great stuff for outdoor store.

Hand made truck, kept for grandson.

$5 for a whole stack of these.

Pumpkin Update

 I planted pumpkins.

Last fall I had the bright idea to buy pumpkins in shades that I love,

and after enjoying them just leave them to rot and propagate for spring.

 There were so many things wrong with that plan that I don't even know

where to begin.

 Here is a white mini, I planted many of them and

only 2-3 plants came up.

And so far, this is the only one I have seen setting on the vines.

Back to the issues:

Well, let's begin with the fact that I didn't know what type of pumpkins

they even were when I bought them.

I bought them at the Baker Seed Company headquarters in

Mansfield, MO but I am doubting now if all of the pumpkins

they had on display were ones that they sell the seeds for.

 And to make matters worse --

I didn't have any system for labeling them when I let them rot in the fall.

Even saying "this is the white section" would have helped.

This is the only white larger one I have found,

and it looks like an eggplant.  sigh.

 This guy is interesting.

Is he going to change colors?

Who knows?

I didn't even think about even taking pics of the

pumpkins I had last fall!

 These next two are my faves, and actually there are

quite a few on this vine.

 Kind of a peachy color, and squatty with white lines.

Would be nice to know the variety.

Another problem --

these are all going to be ready too soon.

When you plant pumpkins with seed,

you can wait until the end of May when you are supposed to.

Not alot of demand for pumpkins in August.

Live and learn.

Vintage Ephemera Advertising

I scored a second album of vintage ephemera for $10.

I am putting all of the advertising pieces on ebay.

All date from around 1900.

Love this kitty advertising,

appearing to stand on little cat feet.

I love that this place sold crockery and wallpaper.

Wouldn't you have loved to have seen their merchandise?

Great Victorian angel advertising.

1902 and 1904 advertising,

without the calendars.

Sunday Flea Finds

I didn't get alot today, but it was worth the trip.

Two decorative floor vents. $10 each.

Sold for $24 each.

 Very cool hanging light piece, $5.

Wooden bowl, $10.

 Child's grocery cart, $10.

Keeper?

No, sold for $24.

An album of old valentine's and advertising, $10.

This is the best Valentine.

Spotted Kingsnake

My husband "spotted" this kingsnake when he was

moving a pile of corregated metal.  He left some

of the metal for this handsome guy to hide under.

Mommy said to stay....

St. John's Wort

We decided to plant more "native" and

St John's Wort fit that bill.

We planted three bushes on the side of the house.

They have held up to the extreme heat well,

and the blooms are stunning.

Three Vintage Photo Windows

 I bought all three of these windows last week for $4 each.

It is hard to find the multi-panel windows in such a good size.

I added "adopted family" photos to the first one and liked it so much
 that I also added photos to the other two.

 This one I did with all babies.

I should have taken some close-ups --

a couple of the mats had great graphics.

This was my "Be Happy" window.

It is not easy to find old photos of people who are smiling.

Relocating My Antique Booth

I am not the type of antique store vendor that moves from location to location.

I like to stay at one booth, at one location.

So it was hard for me to make the decision to switch antique malls.

I just wasn't getting the sales I was used to,

especially at what should have been a peak time of year.  Sigh.

The biggest problem I face is that there are no antique malls close to us.

If we are driving 30-45 minutes to maintain an antiques booth

then it needs to do some brisk business.  Where?  How?

We are moving in to Old Town Antiques in Ozark, MO.

The main reason? It is located close to 
the historic Ozark Mill located on the Finley River which

 will be opening this fall.  The mill and a large piece of land around the mill

was purchased by Johnny Morris of Bass Pro Shops fame.  There are three phases

to the project -- fall of 2019 (coming right up!) will be the opening of a

restaurant and bar in the old mill. 

Sunday Flea Finds

 We arrrived at our favorite flea market by 6 am today

and I think it paid off.

Two wooden ladders, paid $5 each.

Two wheelbarrows: paid $10 each and sold each for $24.

 My husband surprised me with this little beauty,

he knows I like scary dolls.

 A cool looking scale, only $10.

Sold for $35.

 Old Mirror with surprisingly good frame, paid $10.

 Always looking for sleds. Paid $10.

This one has a nice aged alligator finish.

This one I kept.

 Boiler, and yes I already have one that I can't sell.

Now I will have two that aren't selling, but only paid $10.

Mr. Log Cabin also sold me this.

Three Conservo Steamer Cooker things,

still in their ORIGINAL Crate.  What?!!!

Probably from around 1907.

Here is the backside of the crate.  

Apparently Mrs. Winslow had a hard time selling things too.

Matching Daylilies

This is a photo I shared a few weeks ago.  I took it in the Springfield Botanical gardens.  The "Daylily Society" plants and tends this area of the Botanical Gardens.

 This is a photo of family that I took in the Daylily area of the Botanical Gardens last week.

As you can see, it also extends way off behind them and to the right.

It is huge, so many varieties!  So many colors.

This spring they had a sale.  

I could only afford ONE of their beautiful daylilies.

It finally bloomed, and how crazy that it looks almost like one I took a photo of

a few weeks ago at the Botanical Gardens.

1/200 or 1/300 chance?