"Come said the wind to the leaves one day, Come o're the meadows and we will play. Put on your dresses scarlet and gold, For summer is gone and the days grow cold." - A Children's Song of the 1880's

Lodi Antique Street Faire

It's time for the Lodi Antique Street Faire....

I am headed off early tomorrow morning to the faire with my dear friend Jacqueline (country nest). The faire is held the first Sunday of May and October and I have been going now for about 4 years. We have such a wonderful time and the streets are loaded with vendors and sellers from all around. We start our journey about 6:30 a.m. with coffee and "wish lists" in hand as we talk the whole car ride there about what great treasures are waiting for us. After arriving in Lodi we like to start on School street which is mainly all antiques and after about 4 hours we take a break to eat lunch and then make our way down Church street where you can find more homemade boutique items. This year we decided to only take one cart , in the past we both would push our carts but the wheels of our carts kept getting tangled up together as one of us would make a mad dash to something that caught our eye. We learned early on, if you like something you had better hurry and get to it, put your hand on it while deciding if you want to buy it or someone will snatch it up from right under you. Having a good eye and being fast is very important and I must say 9 times out of 10 Jacqueline always beats me to it. ( I'm thinking maybe I should slip something in her coffee that would slow her down so I will have half a chance to get that one of a kind item. Ha Ha ) When our feet are just too tired or we are out of money ( usually the later)we head for home but only after visiting this wonderful candy/bakery shop on the corner. They have the best carmel apples around, and our kids Edward and Lindsey love us to bring them home a "goodie". Once home we of course unload and talk about our favorite find of the day. This faire comes twice a year and I am always looking forward to the next one. If you want more info you can go the city of Lodi's website at http://www.lodichamber.com/ . Until the next time...." Happy Antiquing"

Hugs,

Joanee

"Life's truest happiness is found in friendships we make along the way"

Autumn has arrived

Autumn has finally arrived..... I have to say that this is my favorite time of year. I just love watching all of the trees as the leaves turn beautiful warm colors. The crisp air feels so refreshing on your cheeks, and the smell of woodsmoke as the first fire is burning reminds me of home in the country. I have been watching my squirrel friends in the backyard as they scurry by with goodies they have found. They have decided to make a birdhouse we have placed up high in a tree their home. I too have been getting my home warm and cozy. Decorating is a love of mine, I've sprinkled a touch of fall throughout the house with garlands, pumpkins, and great candles of spiced pumpkin and mulling spices. I truly believe that the environment around us plays an important part of what kind of mood we're in. So all it takes is a little time and alot of creativity to make your home a wonderful place to be. Until the next time "Happy Nesting"
Joanee

"Octobers' Party"

October gave a party; The leaves by hundreds came-The Chestnuts, Oaks, and Maples, And leaves of every name. The Sunshine spread a carpet, And everything was grand, Miss Weather led the dancing, Professor Wind the band.- George Cooper-