What to do this weekend

This weekend there are a couple of venues to check out for great antique and vintage finds. 

We will be joining in at The Arboretum of South Barrington's Antiques and Garden Market.  We did this venue a few years ago and loved it.  We have been waiting for a chance to do it again and we have lucked out this weekend!  So we hope you can join us on Sunday, June 23rd. It starts at 10am and goes till 4pm.  Rain or Shine!  It is located at 100 W. Higgins Road in South Barrington.

But, if you can't wait till Sunday, check out Northwind Perennial Farm's 17th Annual Antique and Garden Sale in Burlington Wisconsin.  It is truly one of my favorite places to visit.  I love the beautiful ride up alone, not to mention the century old farm and nursery it is held at. The grounds are gorgeous, inspiring and always filled with perennials for purchase.

The sale is Friday and Saturday June 21st and 22nd, and is from 9am - 5pm both days.  It is located at 7047 Hospital Road in Burlington Wisconsin.  But don't wear yourself out!  We still want to see you on Sunday at the Arboretum. 

Coffee Filter Flowers

We have been making these coffee filter flowers for a while now.  We sold a tissue paper version at the markets last year.  We have been asked to be in the Illinois Garden Club convention as a vendor in April, and we thought these would be perfect!  They are really cute, and don't take much time to make, once you get the hang of it.  There are probably quite a few tutorials on the internet for them, as well as the sheet music rose. 

 
Supplies.  All of this, turns into a beautiful flower.

 

 
 
 

 
We use vintage sheet music to make our roses, but you could use any cute paper.

 

I like the way the tea, stains each filter differently.  This makes each flower unique, just like in nature!