We're Back - Well, Sort Of.........

We're back - well, sort of....... As you know, we closed the store in July and have been busy since then. We did take a wonderful vacation rafting in the Grand Canyon with six friends- a bucket list trip for sure. Now, we are slowly but surely getting rid of the inventory we have left in the store. We have a booth at Weekend Treasures and are excited about the upcoming Anniversary Celebration that will be going on next weekend, November 13-16, 2008. Please check out their blog for more information.

www.weekendtreasures.blogspot.com

Below, you'll find pictures of our booth and Charlie's artwork. I always knew he had artistic talent and lately, he's been working on it. He is painting on old boards and tin. Who knows what will be next. The mushroom painting is finished and is at Weekend Treasures. The rest are works in progress. He is enjoying it and I think he doing a great job. I've also included some nature shots I have taken lately. I'm experimenting with black and white plus the antique look. Let me know what you think.

As for this blog, I plan to continue posting. I've rather missed it. Although I won't be sending email notices unless something big is happening, I hope you'll keep coming to our spot to see what is going on.

Enjoy and we hope to see you at Weekend Treasures.

Charlie and Chris

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Charlie's Artwork

The Mushrooms

Works in Progress

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My Nature Shots

The first two I call "The Neighbors".

This deer was grazing late one afternoon. He is an eight pointer and this is the only shot I was able to get of him.

These turkeys were all in our front yard one morning. I think there were 13 in all. They hung around for quite awhile. The cat even when to check them out and it didn't bother them a bit.

I am experimenting with black and white plus the antique look. Not sure yet how I like it yet. Thoughts?

Five Shopping Days Left Until Doors Close

Happy Independence Day!

While out and about this weekend, don't forget to

come by the store and take advantage of our Going Out of Business Sale. There are only five days left and there are still plenty of bargains. We will be open from Saturday, July 5th through Wednesday, July 9th.

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Hours: 9:30-5:30 Sat.-Mon.-Tues.-Wed.

1:00-5:00 Sun.

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We hope that all of you have a safe and fun weekend while celebrating our independence!

Charlie and Chris

p.s. Check out http://www.bloomiesetc.blogspot.com .

EIGHT DAYS LEFT plus an Announcement

Hello Everyone,

Just a reminder that we are going out of business and will be open only eight more days! Starting next Tuesday, July 1st, we will be open straight through to the 9th

with the exception of July 4th.

Our dealers are also continuing to discount their merchandise and

things are really going out the door right now at great prices so don't miss out!!
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Now, for the announcement. I have been wanting to do something with my nature photos that I've placed on the blog so, I have created "bloomies,etc.". "bloomies,etc." is the company name for products produced from the photos. So far, I've only had time to make a few gift bags, gift tags, note cards, blow-up a picture for framing (which sold at the Auburn Alumni meeting this week) and create a blog. I have other projects in the process so stay tuned. We have a booth at Weekend Treasures in Griffin and I plan to put my products there.

Here is the blog link.

http://www.bloomiesetc.blogspot.com/

Check it out and please let me know your ideas and what you think.

I need all the ideas, thoughts and comments I can get!

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You know, you can't really beat a blue hydrangea for Southern beauty. This pretty blossom is from our house. The plant is putting out more and more flowers while our two other plants are just sitting there. I guess it just isn't their year to bloom. Maybe next year?

Take care and hope to see you before the 9th!

Charlie and Chris