Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Valentines Sundae

Tasty looking...actually it is a bath bomb & bath salts in an Ice Cream Sundae dish!

I bought these bath fizzy bombs and loved them so much....
Probably because they reminded me of an Ice Cream Sundae....yum!

 I happened to have a box of these vintage Ice Cream Sundae Dishes....
new/old stock from an old drug store.
(actually the same drug store that I got the green pharmacy jars from....small world!)
The colors were so tasty looking and the scents were lovely...

Pear, Red Clover & Tea, Oatmeal Milk & Honey, Spearmint Rosemary,
Black Rasberry & Vanilla, Crystal Blue Waters, Lavender, etc. 


I added 4 ounces of bath salts to the bottom of the Ice Cream Sundae Dish

The green salts are Pearberry....de-lish
and the white salts are Cool Fresh Aloe


They also looked great displayed simply, in a decorative white dish

To purchase our "Ice Cream Sundae" Bath Gift Set 
go to our website Small Holdings Farm and click the "shop online" tab


Have a Happy, Relaxing and Perfectly Lovely Valentines Day

Monday, January 17, 2011

Another Unbeliveably Beautiful Snow Storm


Upon returning home......we were hit with another snow storm
Different from the Virginia shore but just as beautiful in its' own way
I always make sure I feed my birds.  This large parrot cage makes a wonderful playground for my feathered friends.  They just love hopping in and out, on top of and around it. I haven't cleaned the snow out of it yet but the other feeder is quite active. 

The way the snow stuck to the bushes and trees was quite beautiful


My Barn looked very far away.........

I decided it was better to stay inside and watch my friends from the window....brrrrr

Our Candles Arrived Safe & Sound

Our candles arrived safe and sound with Linda at Lime in the Coconut
We are glad she is enjoying them
Check out her colorful and marauding lobsters

Monday, January 10, 2011

A Rare Virginia Shore Winter Wonderland

Walter and I are back from our trip to Virginia....a well needed rest

Here are some photos of a rare snowstorm on the
Eastern Shore of Virginia where we stayed
It was both scary and beautiful....the wind was fierce and boy was it cold

The wind was whipping...and where I was standing,
to take the photo, was a solid sheet of ice

The Sky was grey and hauntingly beautiful
It was sooooooo quiet....not a creature was stirring (except me)

The salt spray was drenching me....I wish you could hear the roar of the wind

Here's the sun glistening on the ice the next day

It was so breathtakingly beautiful.....I took so many photos
 that it's hard to choose which ones to show you
Then....all of a sudden the sun came out and it was gone....

The birds came out to play again
and
We left to go to the Antique Mall in Virginia, called


THE BLUE CROW   
32124 Lankford Highway
Keller, Virginia   23401
We have several large booths
Walter is a big help.....it's a lot of work keeping things fresh
But we truly love it
We hope you stop by if you are passing through. 
        You can visit with the owners, Len & Ellie Cackowiski or Lois their friendly Manager

This is a HUGE, State of the art, Antique Mall with 150 Dealers
There is a vast selection of antiques and vintage items
as well as a Christmas Tree Shop, Wine Shop and a nice selection of newer items 

Open Monday through Saturday  from 10am - 5pm 
Sunday 12pm - 5pm
Phone # 757-442-4150
            

Tuesday, January 4, 2011

and......We Have A Winner

The Holidays are a super busy time for most of us so we only had 10 entrees to win the two Green Pharmacy Jar Candles......
That meant everyone had a great chance of winning....

Our Polar Bear Mom & Baby watched the drawing this time!

Oooo....it's so exciting

and.......The Winner Is...Linda @ Lime in the Coconut
                                                                (click here to check out her creative & inspiring blog)
                                  
Congratulations to Linda and thanks to all who entered.
Linda....don't forget to email us your address
so we can ship your candles right out to you.

This little guy is especially happy for you!