Succulents and a little something for me

I don’t know how you feel about succulents but in the last couple of years I

have really gotten to love them.

(These were from a vendor at the Old Saybrook Art and Craft Fair last week)

 

Maybe it’s the ease in growing them?

and of course they don’t require as much watering….

and that’s always a good thing.

Oh except these are ferns.

They may lack flowers but the colors make up for it.

Ferns make a nice addition to these troughs too.

                                              

                                                      

                                                                                       

I spent most of my time photographing things that

I didn’t leave a lot of time for shopping

but I did manage to find this little necklace.

The top is from a real acorn attached  to a handmade bead.

While I was retrieving the website of the vendor I bought

this from I noticed the links weren’t  working right,

so I went back and fixed them.

Just incase you wanted to visit

The price was reasonable at $15.

I thought.

The necklace looks petite next to the hydrangea flower but it’s a variety

called “ The Swan”  which gets the biggest blooms I've ever seen.

It gets it’s name from the way it grows.

Starts off like an ugly duckling and

matures into a.......yes you guessed it

 beautiful Swan.

It had just rained a few minutes before and with it came a cool breeze.

Ahh so nice after all this heat we’ve been getting.

While I’m on the subject I thought I  would show you a print I bought on one of my

other trips to the craft fair.

It’s a Giclee Art Print. From the word “squirt” in french.

If you’re interesting in how it’s done you can read about it and the artist below.

I just know that it spoke to me the moment I saw it

…..and isn’t that what Art is supposed to do?

I’m a little behind on framing it but I’ve been painting a lot of frames as of late…..

so I should be able to get to that soon.

Waiting for the rain to come…….

skies are getting dark and rumbling in the distance.

Hopefully this will cool things off a bit.

How’s the weather your way???

More Saybrook Art and Craft Fair

Saturday the first day of the art and craft fair was blessed with

cooler temperatures. The day before we had 95 degree temps while these poor crafters

had to set up.

They must really love what they do.... that’s all I can say.

One of the first booths I came  to was a photographer

called ABC Photo

You can find her website

HERE

We’ve all seen these framed but I like their take on it

and has a more casual look.

If I had horses I would want the two on the far right.

Ok even without having any horse.

This is also one of the most interesting booths that is here every year.

Using old driftwood and found parts he puts his skills to work to create some

pretty interesting creatures.

Friends of ours have one of these fish in their bathroom.

I’m not into fish but I think this guy would make a great addition to a garden fence.

Though he might frighten people at night.

Doesn’t it remind you of the tree people in Lord of the Rings?

Lots more photos so I’ll keep the chatting down and let you enjoy.

Noticed the no photos too late. Opps

Just love the way the light plays off the glass.

I thought of Evi when I saw this quilt. She just loves red and white and does

such a beautiful job decorating her house with it.

What do you think Evi would you buy this?

I loved these succulent gardens and took lots of pics so

I’ll save those for the next post.

Tassels made from salt and pepper shakers. Wouldn’t they be great using old tarnished silver ones.

I tried looking for a mostly white one

This was the closest I found.

I thought it was a sheep but on better inspection I think it’s a ram.

See the curly cue around the ears.

Ram right?

If you like their tassels

click HERE and see their other showtimes.

Pretty in Blue!

I bought something from this vendor.

Her business is called PJ Beads and turns out she from Old Saybrook.

Said it right there on her sign…..but I didn’t notice until I looked at my photos later.

It was 5pm and time for the vendors to pack up for the day,

back for another day of selling on Sunday. 

In the background the old school turned Town Hall.

Such a picturesque old building.

Walking back to the car admiring some of the shops along Main street.

Esty’s lamp repair shop has been a landmark in town since 1971.

When I first went by Azul’s clothing shop I saw someone admiring this bag.

I wanted to take a better look the next time around.

I don’t usually like leather bags but I really like this white one.

Just incase you were wondering what to get me for my birthday:) just kidding

Hopefully you enjoyed the fair…….

be back to show you what I  bought and more plants.

Carole