Adopt the pace of nature: her secret is patience.
The photo above is a testament to patience with my garden. I think it was at least 15 years ago that I planted the pair of Golden Chain trees on either side of the back drive. They were not as tall as I am then, and my intent was to have them grow tall and then form an arch.
Over the years they grew taller and my son, Tommy, rigged up a contraption with a rope and some sort of a pulley to train them to form an arch. Each year they would grow just a little bit closer, and this is the year that their branches finally touched. Of course, now I have to wait for the arch to fill in and become more defined. This is a good lesson for me in my garden and in life.
Most good things are achieved with effort and waiting for the right time.
If we have all been tired of the long wet weather, we are now rewarded (at least at these last few days) with a burst of beauty as we welcome summer in.
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I have been on a bit of a hiatus from work at Stars and taking care of many things needing to be done. I have also gone to some antique sales on Saturdays (see previous blog about Barn Sale). I forgot to take my camera to Julie Stapleton's sale on May 16 in Estacada (doggone it). Julie has been having sales for many years, and they are always wonderful. She and her husband Ovie work very hard on their immaculate grounds, and it is a true delight for the eyes
Last Saturday I went to the Queen of Tarte sale (which is conveniently not too far from where I live). Cindy is the Queen and she is joined by others including Fannie, Annie and Abigail , the Withies , and the Barn House boys. The bucolic photo below was taken right outside the entrance to the Queen of Tarte Barn--just a teaser for what is inside.
I can find a treasure every day at Stars (and believe me I have!), but it is fun and inspiring to get out and support the other antique dealers and artisans. After all, they come and purchase at Stars and support us.
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I am seeing that with this economy, people are still out attending these antique sales and purchasing too!! Our last Mother's Day Sale at Stars was a triumph for our dealers. The success for all these people mentioned is accomplished with much hard work and artistic passion. I am happy to be an observer and customer!!!!
signing off....
Gayle@starsantiques.com
