I meant to share these back in April. I didn't buy anything but had a fun time looking around. At the garden center on each side of a corridor were the gift shops. You may have seen this post.
I don't know what these would be called, but they were spools of decorative binding with different patterns. I especially liked the one with bees. They would look very nice on the end of a summer blouse or dress, or a tablecloth perhaps.
This design of an old postcard was on the front of a bag.
There were so many things I enjoyed browsing through.
I particularly liked the bunny.
No surprise there!
And the frog!
and I thought these decorative butterflies were really pretty.
They were next to the ceramic froggy watering can.
And that's all from the garden center.
Thanks for looking and
I hope your day is a great one.
If I went there, then probably would end up buying more than I should and need!
ReplyDeleteIt was difficult but fortunately I was focused on spending my money on plants that day :)
DeleteI would find those gift shops hard to resist.
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean :)
DeleteInteresting garden centre and gifts Denise. I used to travel to trade fairs and buy these types of gifts for our garden centre/nursery years ago after I finished my nursing career.
ReplyDeleteThanks Margaret and that all sounds very interesting :)
DeleteThere are many wonderful items on display here
ReplyDeleteYes there were :) it was a lot of fun looking at everything.
DeleteGarden centres are now so much more inclusive, with such interesting items to entice the money out of our purses.
ReplyDeleteVery much so :)
DeleteWhat a fun place to browse through. I like all the things you showed us. I would have had a hard time resisting any of it.
ReplyDeleteGlad you enjoyed. A lot of temptation but it helped having just bought several plants and the coffer was depleted for that trip :)
DeleteLittle wonder China’s economy is booming!
ReplyDeleteIf I have bought anything, I look for local craftsmen. We have quite a few in the area :) From what I have been reading about China, they are okay but slowing down.
DeleteThe garden center has so many beautiful things, I like the critter figurines. Take care, have a great day!
ReplyDeleteThose were my favorite :) you take care and have a great day also.
DeleteWhat a fun place to visit!! I'd come out, broke! lol
ReplyDeletehugs
Donna
Yes, I was quite proud of myself that day :) sending hugs!
DeleteI looked through all the beautiful things and did not see anything you could buy for your deck that could survive raccoon attacks. ha ha.. everything is gorgeous but breakable. you need cast iron..
ReplyDeleteNow that made me a laugh, thanks Sandra :) cast iron it is!
Deletethe rabbit looks like wicker, that might survive raccoons
ReplyDeleteStill laughing, bless you :)
DeleteIt does indeed, and a lot of fun looking at it all :)
ReplyDeleteI liked the Bunny too Denise.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun place to visit when it is too miserable to be outside...so much to see.
Well l done not buy anything. It would be hard
Hugs Cecilia
DeleteIt’s a real charmer I have to say, and it helps that I give myself a flower/plant budget. I used it up that day. Sending hugs :)
I would not be surprised if one of more of those figurines adorned your porch one day!
ReplyDeleteWell, that would be nice, maybe when the sales are on, who knows :)
DeleteNice finds
ReplyDeleteThanks Christine, this place is full of nice finds :)
DeleteI LOVED shopping with you! Well, I just love shopping period. The one thing I would buy is the big bunny. I love it! But I bet it costs a pretty penny. The other things I love are actually the furniture that displays all the things!
ReplyDeleteExcellent, that makes me happy :) I had my eye on the bunny but didn’t even look at the price. I had a feeling, lol! The furniture I fell in love with.
DeleteA wonderful collection in those garden shop spaces!
ReplyDeleteVery much so :) It is a lovely place to browse. It never disappoints.
DeleteOh, there are many lovely items that would tempt me, Denise. The frog watering can is darling. And the bee trim is great. Thank you for allowing me to shop with you. My wallet appreciates it as well!
ReplyDeleteI understand Martha Ellen and I am happy you can shop with me this way :)You mentioned two items I hovered over for quite a while :)
DeleteMe gusto la ranita. Lindo tienda. Te mando un beso.
ReplyDelete¡Gracias! A mí también me gusta la rana.
DeleteI think we would be shopping for similar things! That's a great gift shop!
ReplyDeleteI think so Jeanie :)
DeleteI so love the froggy watering can...and would love to browse there. It would take a long time to see everything. But I would enjoy every moment.
ReplyDeleteIt is very cute I agree :) I could have stayed much longer than I did.
DeleteI like that bunny too. I don’t know what your critters would think if you brought home another one.
ReplyDeleteI don’t know either Linda, I best let it stay where it is :)
DeleteSo many beautiful and intriguing objects to admire. I always enjoy wandering around a garden centre like that.
ReplyDeleteHappy you think so Beverley, it is a favorite pastime of mine :)
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