5.14.2012

Garden Bench...and some brick

Improving the garden lately with some brick and an old potting bench my minlaw Karen gave me

she owns an antiques shop in Geneva, IL and gets the coolest stuff come by her door sometimes....there was a picker who came to her shop recently, and brought this bench....there are stenciled sunflowers that I tried to sand off, but I am going to paint over them with all this time I have this week....ha!


it compliments the area great, and holds my pots and some tender lavender plants

a great place for me to make a mess and just sweep it off

i used some reclaimed bricks....

Jason also made a gate using our neighbor's corn crib doors she let us have.  Since the fence is made out of her corn crib siding, it is very happy as our potager's gate now.  They are the greatest color on the other side too...a blueish gray.



i really like how she's framed now


I'm hoping to post all the preparations and such about the sale this weekend....I will be embracing this time to create/bake/set up....

I can't wait to see you guys again!!  Today is the last day to get your discount at the Holiday Inn Express in Rochelle, IL.......make sure you call today!!! and say you are coming to Na-Da Farm to get your deal.

26 comments:

  1. So beautiful Anne Marie... I will be at your event in my thoughts... and through your photos... hope you have a wonderful time this weekend, xoxo Julie Marie

    ReplyDelete
  2. Anne Marie I am so happy to visit you!! What a lovely setting; it all works so beautifully together!!

    I want to invite you to come and see my interview with Tina from The Enchanted Home!

    xoxo
    Karena
    Art by Karena

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. thank you for the invitation Karena...hope you have been well!!

      Delete
  3. I know I should not say that but, forgive me... OH MY GODNESS!!!!

    That setting is so so so...well, BEAUTIFUL.

    Fra

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. coming from you, that is a big compliment!

      Delete
  4. Anne Marie...what a beautiful farm you have ! It looks quite peaceful.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. thank you Tina! we love it here....not much noise except the kids, the birds and tractors working the fields

      Delete
  5. What a very lovely garden, Anne Marie! Your potted rosemarys look great. It looks like you like clay pots as I do. Hate the plastic stuff myself. Looove the gate!!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. do you have a potting area?? (hint hint...would love to see yours)

      Delete
  6. Anne Marie, those gates are FABULOUS! Such an awesome repurpose! GREAT little potting bench too, what a treasure! I agree about the clay pots, I'm not into the plastic ones either, I think the plants look so classic in them!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. thanks Robyn!! clay pots are still made in Italy...and I love that part of it too...we do have a few others that I like that are artistic or old...
      and you are so right about the classic look!!

      Delete
  7. I love everything about your bench!! Too cute!! :) Hope you have a lovely day! xo Holly

    ReplyDelete
  8. Beautiful! I love your site .. so inspiring!
    Have a most delightful week ♦♦

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. that is very much appreciated Lisa...I will try my hardest to have a delightful week (love that word delightful!!)

      Delete
  9. So wrapped up in your beautiful pictures and post I left the stove on and scorched my cast iron pan- woops! (Glad I had already taken my cheese sandwich out!) Looking forward eagerly to the sale pictures, praying your week of prep is a happy mix of exciting and relaxing~
    Bonnie

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. at least it was cast iron! you are so funny....i could use the prayers!! thanks!

      Delete
  10. Pretty pictures, pretty yard!!Your blog is inspiring. Thanks for sharing!!

    ReplyDelete
  11. Oh how pretty...love the gates!! Good luck this weekend...I am sure it will be wonderful as always...think of me in spirit!!!! x0x0

    ReplyDelete
  12. Hi Anne Marie the garden is ready for its visitors, so inviting with the garden bench :)
    The wood gate is amazing, I love visiting your peaceful place and wish I could be their in person.

    Have a great event.
    Blessings
    ~Dore

    ReplyDelete
  13. What an exciting time for you, Anne-Marie! It was fun seeing more of your property. Love those gates Jason made. They frame your sweet statue just perfectly! :)

    xoxo laurie

    ReplyDelete
  14. well, i am just in love with the bench and garden gate on it {the employees sign is my fave} and am ooooh and ahhhing over the corn crib gates!! how do you continue to top yourself?? working my little tail off over here,finishing things up for the sale...trying to breathe, but mostly looking forward to having such a wonderful time at the farm :)

    ReplyDelete
  15. This whole area is just magical!

    ReplyDelete
  16. A dreamy place fur sure!

    The idea to turn those crates into a gate is very clever indeed.

    ReplyDelete