The last hortensias (hydrangeas) from our garden (in vintage French pharmacy bottles and a Dame Jean jug).
Fruits and herbs.
Chilies and dried spices in antique apothecary jars.
Hidden delights.
An antique post box.
Baker's vintage dough cutters from Paris.
Nambe candlesticks from Santa Fe (a gift from my daughter); a Dutch Arts & Crafts pewter candleholder and modern Moroccan-inspired votives on a Mexican silver tray from Sevilla, Spain.
Hope you enjoy these last days of summer!
P.S. It still amazes me that people who profess to be leaders can be so disingenuous. Our forefathers surely would be shocked by the distinct lack of truthfulness in current American election campaigns. We deserve better than men with no reality-based ideas or solutions of their own making vague, empty promises and platitudes.
Martha Ann, wish I were there too! Hope your painting is going well.
Posted by: Tara Bradford | 31 August 2012 at 18:49
Hi Janet,
The antique post box is from France.
Posted by: Tara Bradford | 31 August 2012 at 18:49
What country are the antique post boxes from? I wonder if they were in a post office or apartment, etc.
Posted by: Janet | 31 August 2012 at 18:28
Lol! I said that after watching that drivel last night.
Posted by: Gillian | 31 August 2012 at 17:24
Love the little bit of Santa Fe in your home. We are here now and loving every min of being here!!!
Posted by: Martha Ann | 31 August 2012 at 15:25
These photos fill me with such joy. What beauty in the perfect arrangement of simple things. I am listening to the convention now -- Mitt in a minute. I seethe. I'll say though, that they are accomplishing the goal of making him appear more human. True or not, it's a pity...
Posted by: jeanie | 31 August 2012 at 04:31
Some times I feel it is a last gasp for America with all the lies and stupidity here. So very sad! Love your photos, the vintage glass bottles and jugs are gorgeous, love it all. Thanks each time you post.
Posted by: Marilyn | 31 August 2012 at 00:39
It was an awful night of distortion and outright lies. It turns my stomach. Thank God for beautiful things like these you've posted.
Posted by: RD | 30 August 2012 at 21:07
Your blooms look super pretty - a lovely way to cherish these final days of summer, Tara!
Posted by: Will @ Bright.Bazaar | 30 August 2012 at 15:32