The Chartreuse Life

February 14, 2010

Just Add Flowers

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Yes, I love the snow.  No, I don’t love shoveling it.  And, yes, it takes FOREVER to shovel through 3-4′ of snow!

How many days, how many times did we have to shovel snow this week?!?!

But with that behind us (at least until Monday, when, yes, they’re calling for MORE SNOW!), I look ahead to the first flowers of spring:

I don't usually even like grape hyacinths, but the fresh, simple shape and color of these enthralled me.

I don't usually even like grape hyacinths, but the fresh, simple shape and color just makes me smile.

And this brings me to my other focus these past weeks:  our upcoming February Tag Sale.  Yes, we’re having it as planned!

loader clearing snow

DSCN9842As soon as I was able to get into the barn, I grabbed my camera to shoot some photos of what the Chartreuse girls have in store for you this month.

Here’s some of the highlights:

tole chandelier w/ shade

tole chandelier w/ shade

They're all over the store, looking like a garden by themselves!

They're all over the store, looking like a garden by themselves!

Okay, this is the last one I photographed, but isn't it adorable!?!

Okay, this is the last one I photographed, but isn't it adorable!?!

Love the swedish clock, garden urns, and chippy door together.

Love the swedish clock, garden urns, and chippy door together.

These totally real-looking leaves are fantastic as placemats, a runner, anywhere you want life and green!

These totally real-looking leaves are fantastic as placemats, a runner, anywhere you want life and green!

A vintage flower power clock - in daffodil yellow - perfect!

A vintage flower power clock - in daffodil yellow - perfect!

Get playful, and colorful, with this elephant pillow - the cool ikat-style pillows have a matching ottoman!

Get playful, and colorful, with this elephant pillow - the cool ikat-style pillows have a matching ottoman!

This mammoth basket/crate has to be one of the coolest things I've seen in a long time.  The patina is THE BEST!  aged wicker, canvas, and leather.  It's just too cool!

This mammoth basket/crate has to be one of the coolest things I've seen in a long time. The patina is THE BEST! aged wicker, canvas, and leather. It's just too cool!

Great storage piece with excellent detailing.  Dress up that flat screen's home!

Great storage piece with excellent detailing. Dress up that flat screen's home!

Okay, here's the best for last - these delightfully hand-painted pieces sport the prettiest toile scenes!

Okay, here's the best for last - these delightfully hand-painted pieces sport the prettiest toile scenes!

And would you believe we’ll be bringing tons more in this week as we get ready for you?!?

If you’re coming to our sale this weekend, be sure to wear your boots, and park in the school lot next door.  We’re ready for you, even if our parking field isn’t!

See you this weekend!

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