Hint of Autumn!! Really?

I am reviving this post that I published during my first month of blogging. Be kind, now!

I am joining Chari at

Sunday Favorites

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2010

THRIFTY FALL CENTERPIECE

Free Centerpiece!!

"YOU CAN DO A LOT OF DECORATING WITH VERY LITTLE"

My Sweetie Brings me flowers every Wednesday!! 

My Sweet Old Bob has been doing the grocery shopping 

for many years. He took on the chore after I had back surgery.

He thought he did a better job than I and I never told him any different.

For a year or so I thought he was such a sweetie

and still romantic after 50 plus years (he truly is a sweetie). 

One day I accompanied him on his Wednesday shopping trip.

The produce manager comes up to "Mr. Romantic" and says

"Mr. Bob don't forget to pick up "the little lady's" flowers today".

It seems the produce manager actually

GIVES him a bouquet of his choice each week.

My sweetie is a retired food broker and really chews the "fat"

with everyone each week. They apparently love his visits.

That particular week, the produce manager got the kiss, on the cheek, instead of
"Mr. Romantic".

So you see, I get flowers, sweet old Bob gets a bargain (and a kiss) 

and the staff at the market enjoys hearing about the "golden olden days".

Everyone Wins!

I hope you enjoy the beautiful arrangement that results.

TAKE A GANDER AT THIS GOOSE!!!

Reposting a favorite for Katherine's Corner
first ever 
"Favorite Things "blog hop Here!


AND A FINE GOOSE IS SHE!!

Wanted to share this week's free flowers.

You can read more about my free flowers 

HERE

Sweet Old Bob came home from his grocery shopping

with these!

My sweet goose tureen is today's container

Isn't she beautiful? She's really giving me the eye!

I've never used her for soup

She is really a versatile lady.

I know I am going to need more material 

to satisfy her appetite!

Let's see what I can find outside.

We had some really cold days in December,

don't know what I can come up with.

Not much to choose from. A little pine, ivy, fern, lavender, jasmine and holly. That will do.

Let's get started a purple fellow here and a yellow blossom here. It's coming along

Don't know what this is but I sure like it.

She's getting pine for tail feathers. 

Let's see, I am really liking her now.

Just a little more preening!

Can't tell any difference can you? I can.

I think Miss Goosey will like it by the window.

Let's see how much you weigh. 

You did well over the Holidays.

Love your pine tail feathers!

I really like those green fuzzies!

Yes, she's a fine lady indeed!

Sooooo, free flowers, a little yard trash

and Miss Goosey.  Look BOB!

He loves to see how his flowers turn out.

WHATTA YOU THINK?

Now that's another thrifty centerpiece!

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