Summer entertaining

The best thing about summer is the outdoor entertaining. So far this year we have had a smaller amount of bugs in the evening. Thank goodness. Last evening when friends stopped by, I actually swatted my first mosquito. To sit outside without those little guys allows the evening to go on and on. None of the fast cleanup and dash for in doors. I'm getting ready for the open house but I needed a much deserved break, so I'm squeezing in a fast post.

I stopped down in Carver to see my friends Jane and Cindi and my new friend Cheryl. I found these fun chair carcasses for the store. Oh they'll make a great display in the Fall with pumpkins and scary rats... oh no, I'm getting ahead of myself. They may be gone by August...anyway, they look great in the store right now. Thanks Jane. Check them out.

Vintage flower pot or used as a lift on the table for dishes.

New bistro set. Brown metal chairs. Love. Lanette, from Cottage Elements, brought them in.

I gave this old book shelve some new life. Painted it white...it was blue... and then moved it to a new glamorous spot.

eggs instead of ice...

I love this old metal sign. It would look so good over the couch or in the dining room.

Urban - repurposed art.

The new Round Barn Potting Company Chic.

Break time is over. Back to getting the place ready for the Open House this Thursday.

I'll post lots of pictures for those of you who can't make it.