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This week I took  some time out to visit my favorite consignment shop... 

 I know everytime I go I am going to find something  I  can't live without...  which is sort of crazy because I should be in down size mode, for sure...so I have to get rid of stuff before I can bring anything "new" in!

I am always on the look out for anything with an English flair...transfer ware  dishes, vases,  you get my drift!

Well, also, this year I have been lonesome for kiddies around the house. You might remember that this spring we  purchased

 a new  garden  lad to replace one that was broken in a storm!

1.My handsome lad::  On this excursion I  ran across this  very handsome fellow... I had told myself if I ever saw one of these I'd  snatch it right up no matter the cost..  Imagine my surprise when I found it on a 25% off  table, marked  down from $10.00! He may not be in style for some people,  but he adds a youthful charm to my living room corner... I absolutely love him. I've named him James!

2. A gorgeous fluted fan::I am in the process of  planning an update  and  new color scheme to  the guest room.  We  are having special guests in August, and Ive been collecting some luscious lilacs  to  create a wonderful  arrangement in there.  When I spotted this  perfectly  fanned vase, I knew  it was a blessing just for me!!!  Who could turn it down for $4.00.

3. A Rose's Guardian angel:: We are still working along trying to get our new rose garden going..  The plantings seem to be growing so slowly compared to the older  knock out roses that seemed to take off like gang busters a couple of years ago. 

 So  ever so gradually I am  looking for other acoutrements for the garden to  bring it a bit to life!!!  I found this darling  garden angel who  attracted a beautiful blue bird...  Hopefully,the garden will attract some, as well! Nesting inthe old stump  where hubs cut back the  over growth that made way for my garden, the angel  has a primary spot to oversee the fledging plants!!!

4.  A new garden flag:: The consignment shop, also, sells  a wonderful array of garden flags...  The colors in this one  drew my attention.  I love them all  so much.

I think the garden is coming along!

Shame on those deer for eating the blooms off of my  lilies!

5 A Sea Captain's Delight for Dinner::This time last week,  after I had   gone through a lengthy ultrasound at the hospital, Hubs let me  choose between my two favorite places for dinner. Well, I knew the one I chose was a favorite of his,as well!

Montano's International Gourmet

Since it was a bit before 4 we could still dine off the lunch menu and they have a marvelous fried oyster  plate as a luncheon special...  and hubs loves their oysters!

 He likes them extra crispy  and  they were perfect!

 I enjoyed the fish and chips...  that cod was  so flaky and light,  yummilicious!, 

I'd say it has been a lovely week.. Until next time!!  Have a wonderful weekend!!