Hard to Say "Goodbye Summer"

Why does it take a minute to say "Hello" and forever to say "Goodbye?" - Author Unknown

For me, this summer FLEW BY! It came and went, and I am not the least bit ready for the new season. Fall always makes me feel melancholy, so I apologize if it sounds like I'm dragging and having a hard time letting go of the last summer days.

Although the foliage of mon petite jardin is still looking green, flower blossoms have started to fade, just a few colors remain so I tried to capture what's left before they are all gone.

After a long search, I finally found a vintage iron crib at a recent antiquing expedition. I turned it into a daybed and now it is a perfect fit in my outdoor room.

My dear Mama was the one who did the sewing of the mattress and pillow covers.

Oh and let me also show you these cute teacups found at the same antiquing expedition.

"'Tis the last rose of summer,
Left blooming alone;
All her lovely companions
Are faded and gone."
- Thomas Moore, The Last Rose of Summer, 1830

By the way, please forgive me for being absent lately. I have been feeling "blah" these last couple of weeks, so I have been uninspired and feel that I really have nothing to blog about. I don't know why, perhaps I just need a little tune-up and soon I'll be back in the swing of things again.

Linking to:
Tracie's Cottage Flora Thursdays

Terri and Martha's Teacup Tuesdays

Buried Treasure

Alright, so we've all seen these antique apothecary bottles that have fossilized. They are usually from the 1800's to very early 1900's and are highly collectible. We use them as display items in our homes because of their charming appeal and character.

Well, at my latest flea market adventure, I met a man who actually hunt and dig looking for these buried treasure. He calls it an obscure hobby because he would literally knock on people's homes, show them a map from the 1800's and asks if he can dig under their property to look for buried bottles.

Hah...I can imagine how many slammed doors he gets for every one that says "sure, you can break through my concrete driveway, why not?"

Talk about a passionate hobby!

Speaking of treasures, here are a few more I found at the flea market...

I had to have this turquoise demitasse cup with grape background

Why...well it's made right here...in Californi"a"

Have you got any treasures you'd like to share? Would love to hear about it!

Linking to: Terri and Martha's Teacup Tuesdays

Pam and Wanda Lee's Tea Pot and Tea Things Tuesdays