Happy Weekend

A yard sale, I'm convinced, is one of the best ways to meet new people. At times, ours felt more like a mixer than a sale as readers from upstate New York, Connecticut and as far away as the north fork of Long Island mingled, laughed and shopped alongside neighbors from just up the street.    

They're also one of the great levelers of society. Well, that and the subway. How many other places do people from every walk of life gather together, all searching for the same thing? It's the thrill of the hunt they're after, and I know it well. I think we all do.     

Down times, I milled about the farm, gathering flowers for a country arrangement.  

In a pressed glass celery vase, I made a loose bouquet of irises, alliums, hosta leaves, bleeding hearts and (my favorite!) oriental poppies. 

I love everything about them—they're saturated colors, their feathery edges, and their dark, mysterious centers like plush velvet.  

Happy Weekend, everyone, and here's to summer! 

Comments

[Nike Air Rejuven8]

I love what you guys are always up to

[Audio technica headset]

ooks like it was a hit, the table linens were a nice touch. I am sure I would have found something to treasure.
I did find a great croquet set at a sale here in Minnesota this weekend, so I feel it was a sucessful weekend.

[Gucci Shoes]

Very good post. I appreciate the work you guys put in to make this world a better place for the disabled. Thanks!

[cheap laptops canada]

I know they are a lot of work to set up and then to pack up.It looks like you had some lovely pieces for sale. Hope it was successful.

[Denise]

crazy glorious blooms!! not common garden variety stock around here.

[Blarney]

I agree ~ the best way to truely get a feel for a neighborhood are the garage sales. I had a great time out and about talking to everyone.

[Erika Ward]

clearly it's where the cool kids hang out. love the arrangement. it astonishes me how you all grow such beautiful flowers. let's rub thumbs when I see you again. i need some of your magic!

[Michael Jordan]

Your blog is a constant source of inspiration to me. so thank you very much for that.

[Mona Thompson]

You are so cool. Even your tag sale was an event!

[aneyefordetail]

Just realized that your link up top to "upstate New York" was ME! Thanks so much (again!).

[Black Eyed Susans Kitchen]

Lucky neighbors! I have also found yard sales to be a great way to schmooze with everyone. It all looks so lovely...wish I could have been there. Oh, and I love that someone other than me knows what a celery holder is and uses it for flowers.

[megan arquette]

it all looks so bucolic. I would have figured there would have been a bit more manic, frantic, grabbing. Looks like the rest of us missed out on some good treasures!
xo

Megan

[Corrin]

Eddie and Jaithan, It was so nice to meet you both at your lovely tag sale. You are both so warm and welcoming. It was an amazing day and a beautiful setting. Let me know when you are antiquing in Saugerties, I'll have you over so you can see where all of your stuff ended up! Thanks again,
Corrin

PS:Sorry Therese- I snagged some trophies!

[Sharon in Chicago]

While the poppies are great, my eye picks out the details in the bouquet like the bleeding hearts. Are you aware of the second variety that keeps reblooming all summer long? The flowers aren't as showy, but the accent provided is just so sweet.

[Lissa]

Wow, what a great looking sale. Wish I could have driven all the way up from Atlanta (I mean flown up from Atlanta...way too far of a drive). By the looks of what is on the tables I would have departed with tons of goodies.

[Amanda from RhymeswithOranges]

Oh my goodness - now THAT'S the way to throw a garage sale! Bravo :)

[beth]

Those poppies are amazing!

[Jacqueline]

those oriental poppies are just decadent! what beautiful pops of color!

[Pretty Pink Tulips]

Looks like a great time - had by all. And, now you've made room for more goodies! Here's to summer, indeed! xoxo, Elizabeth

[Patti Davis]

Love the photos - so wish I could have been there! xoxo, P

[Evelyn Weiss]

Such fun! Thanks for everything!

xoxo
Evy

[Frances Usher Jackson]

Wow, it looks like you had some serious goodies for sale... oh, how I wish I could have been there. Hope it all sold! Lovely flowers!!!

[Ennis]

The poppies are gorgeous. How appropriate for Memorial Day when we remember those who died so we might be free.

We cherish too, the Poppy red
That grows on fields where valor led,
It seems to signal to the skies
That blood of heroes never dies.
~Moina Michael, 1915

[kelley@thehiddenlist.com]

Honey, you've got to be the only one on the planet that puts a white table cloth out for your garage sale! I love i! Those of us that know the importance of display understand that this means more sales and more $! Very fun! Thanks for sharing!
Kel

[Marcy]

Eddie and Jaithan, thank you so much for being such terrific hosts - it's the most fun that I've had at a yard sale! I'm glad there were still some goodies left by the time I arrived. It was a beautiful drive - and I had a blast!

The flowers are spectacular - I love the variety and colors.

[Therese Long]

Oh man you guys... if those silver trophies are still available please sell them to me :)
I'm drooling over them. If only I had known you had them I would have snagged them with the garage sale tracker :)
Seriously if some fool passed them up... they're mine!!!!!!!!!!
I'm sure it was a huge success :)

[heather]

Nice to stop by and say hello. we're loving our glasses and white bowl.

heather & anuj

[Vanessa]

Bravo Bravo!!

Beautiful arrangement!! I know the poppies dont last long as a cut flower... have you heard of taking a lighter to the bottom of the stem and singing it? it is supposed to add days onto the minutes it usually lasts! ........
Also I love using HOSTA leaves in my bouquets!
The plants with the white flowers on them smell amazing compared to the purple flowers! I love the way the Iris's smell also!
As always... you both are an inspiration!!

Happy Summer!
Vanessa
RhinestoneContessa.com

[Hamptontoes]

Now, that looks like a fancy yard sale with tables draped in cloth and gorgeous country flowers! As you mentioned in another post, I too am not one to look in the paper for yard sales. However, if I see a good one as I'm driving by I will stop and speed walk to find some goodies...it is the thrill of the search!

[Jim]

looks like it was a hit, the table linens were a nice touch. I am sure I would have found something to treasure.
I did find a great croquet set at a sale here in Minnesota this weekend, so I feel it was a sucessful weekend.
Really enjoy your blog.

[kathysue]

Oh how I wish I could have been there. I know they are a lot of work to set up and then to pack up.It looks like you had some lovely pieces for sale. Hope it was successful. YOur flower arranging sure was a success, those poppies are amazing, they look like paper flowers,Hugs Kathysue

[Pam]

I'm still kicking myself I didn't hop on a plane and get there...from California!

[Bert Arens]

Wish we lived closer so we could have attended! LOVE the colors in those flowers! Bertbuddy.com

[Kate]

We went on Saturday (friends in tow) and had a blast! You both are so nice and so fun and will be sure to have you over this summer. We all walked away admiring your style and with bargains in tow. Thank you! Kate Todd

[Lauren]

so glad it was a hit!!! :) love the poppies!!
xoxoxo

[debra phillips]

how i wish i had been there, all that silver and trophies.........drool.

your gatherings are masterful eddie, gorgeous arrangement.
happy weekend
xo
debra

[aneyefordetail]

And a good time was had by all! But I'll bet you were glad to have today without anyone there!
Yes, those poppies are fabulous, esp. the pink. I have the orange, and it has taken, I think, four years to get really good flowers going!
Eddie: check going out tomorrow!

[Priscilla]

We were there yesterday and bought some lovely glasses that we used on our porch last night. Jaithan helped us and we got to see some beautiful back roads. We live due west of you near Saugerties. Thanks Eddie!.-Priscilla