As August 1st rounds the corner we are gradually getting ready for Fall at the shop! Lots of pretty Fall florals have arrived come get inspired for the season ahead!
Monday, July 31, 2017
Concrete Garden Statues
If you see a statue of a saint in a garden, more than likely it's St. Francis with bird on his shoulder. St. Francis may have protected the birds and animals of the garden, but the actual patron saint of gardening is an Irish monk named St. Fiacre, whose feast is celebrated in Ireland and France on September 1. St. Fiacre has been recognized as patron saint of gardeners (as well as cab drivers and florists, among other things) since medieval times. Born in Ireland in the 7th century, Fiacre was raised in a monastery. During the Dark Ages, monasteries were repositories of learning, and it is here that Fiacre became a skillful user of healing herbs. As he earned fame for his knowledge of plants and healing abilities, disciples flocked to him. Fiacre sought more solitude and left Ireland for France where he established a hermitage in a wooded area near the Marne River. Here Fiacre built an oratory in honor of the Virgin Mary and a hospice where he received strangers. He himself retreated to a solitary cell, living a life of prayer and manual labor in his garden.
The legend upon which Fiacre’s sainthood rests is this: Fiacre asked the local bishop, Bishop Faro, for more ground on which to plant food and herbs. Faro told him he could have as much land as he could entrench in one day. After prayer, Fiacre used the point of his staff to turn the earth, topple trees and dig up briers and weeds to prepare the land for a garden. (Don’t we all wish we had one of those staffs?) A suspicious local woman was convinced that such a feat could only be performed by sorcery. Bishop Faro, however, viewed Fiacre's act as a gift from God and proclaimed it a miracle. Supposedly, the woman’s jealousy caused Fiacre to implement a ban on women from his monastery. Exclusion of women, however, was the rule rather than the exception in monasteries of the time.
St. Fiacre Garden Statue $150.00
Isn't this Madonna peaceful and beautiful? Many choose beautiful statues of Mary for their yard or garden as a reminder of her constant heavenly help and intercession. This lovely garden Madonna makes a perfect addition to any flowerbed. All concrete pieces are very heavy and will last a very long time in your yard.
Madonna Garden Statue $110.00
New Fall Coffee Flavors
Our kitchen is filled with the aroma of freshly ground coffee each morning! This morning we are brewing Caramel Apple to serve to our customers as they browse...Smell the wonderful aroma of fresh juicy apples, and the sweetness of creamy caramel. A delightful reminder of a trip to the state fair. Also in is the new flavor French Toast...Indulge in the aroma of maple and cinnamon that takes your senses on a romantic getaway.
Two of our other top coffee beans are Southern Pecan and Snickerdoodle. Southern Pecan a superior blend of coffee spiked with pecan flavoring...perfect for entertaining. And Snickerdoodle the original award winning Snickerdoodle® is by far our best seller! We have blended the spicy flavors of cinnamon and hazelnut for a smooth aromatic coffee.
$5.50 1/4 lb. $8.95 1/2 lb. $16.00 lb.
The Happy Cows
There is a wide array of cow art floating around these days but I think the size and brightness of these two happy heifers is our favorite! At a large size of around 3'x4' with great aquas, reddish browns, and pops of green color with a bleached wood frame this is a great piece of art. And a great price at $198.00 and it is heavy! Would add some great character to an office, brighten up a mantle, a large wall with other western art or be so precious in a little boys room!
Plush Tapestry Rug Pillows
These plush tapestry rug pillows are fluffy, soft and colorful! Love the patterns and the down filler that makes them so wonderful! Throw them on a leather sofa, a beautiful Fall bed, or in a large comfy reading chair...
Tuesday, July 18, 2017
NO. 31 Cactus Hobnail Candle NEW!
The new hobnail candle for the summer No. 31 Cactus! This lively and clean scent is made from a watery infusion of crisp aloe, bright clover and a smooth sandalwood base. All of the hobnail candles are hand-poured in small batches with a 100% natural soy and vegetable wax blend. This candle will burn up to 100 hours. A perfect and beautiful glass container for a hand picked flower arrangement after the candle is burned love the vibrant green color!
A perfect gift and so pretty wrapped up for a summer surprise for a friend!
Lemon Curd Ice Cream Recipe
Summer is spent best with a homemade freezer of ice cream! Make it simple with this recipe and nothing is better in lemon ice cream than chopped lemon slices like my great grandmother used to make it!
Ingredients1 jar Lemon Curd, chilled (Pick Your Jar Up At Bonnes Amies)
1 pint light cream, chilled
Directions
Whisk together the Lemon Curd and the light cream. Process according to your ice cream maker's instructions. Stop when ice cream is thick and creamy.
For Krups Ice Cream makers: Pour chilled curd and cream mixture into the frozen cylinder. Process for 30-35 minutes until the ice cream is thick and creamy. Can be kept frozen for one week in the freezer.
Prepared in the style of traditional English-style custard, our Lemon Curd adds a regal touch of sweet tartness to shortbread, scones, warmed gingerbread, cookies and pound cake. Try spreading our Lemon Curd in between a stack of pancakes. For a real treat, try our Lemon Curd in a pastry shell topped with fresh fruit and a dollop of whipped cream!
Mrs. Meyers is Summer Cleaning!
Make cleaning fun and cheerful at your home and in your kitchen! Mrs. Meyers uplifting scents always make me happy and the new summer scents in are so cheerful! Geranium, Rosemary, and Honeysuckle counter sprays, hand washes, and hand lotions are perfect to keep at your kitchen sink!
Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day believes that caring for our homes shouldn’t feel like a chore. Our products are thoughtfully formulated with plant-derived ingredients and essential oils to make products that are powerful against dirt and grime while being a pleasure to use. Garden-fresh scents uplift your mood while adding a little spring to your step. We all have to clean--let's make the very best of it.
Happy Birthday Amanda & Meet Miles Jay!
What a fun birthday morning to celebrate at D'Ann's delicious breakfast table. We love love her style because it is unique all on it's own! It's a little bit of Benjamin Button mixed with Wyatt Earp...southern farmhouse with a western twist and a little bit of english thrown in there! How wonderful her home is we can't get enough of the details and to spend a morning with all of these creative and talented ladies! Happy Birthday to Amanda and baby Miles!
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