Lovely Painted Florals by Between the Weeds

Walk through the garden with me and look

"Between the Weeds"

where you'll find delightful flowers

painted by artist Laurie Rohner.

Soft and airy, light and breezy.

You'll see cone flowers, Queen Anne's lace, thistles and hollyhocks.

A chubby bumblebee is sure to buzz by now and then!

Relax and enjoy your stroll!

Laurie also hand-paints beautiful furniture

& accessory pieces, taking custom orders as well.

Here's where you can find Between the Weeds:

Laurie Rohner Studio

Between the Weeds

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Images used with direct permission from Laurie Rohner.

Cherry Acres of Lititz, PA

Yes, Cherry Acres is a furniture store, 

specializing in fantastic pieces made from lumber that has been 

reclaimed from barns and buildings that were over 100 years old.
The furniture is made both in their Lititz shop
and by local Lancaster County Amish craftsmen.

Cherry Acres also sells unique accessories such as 

hand-blown pitcher & glass sets, Talavera pottery, and more.
Snapped some photos of the things I liked best~

 Chimineas, oil can sculptures.

How about this for a front window display?

Those old barber chairs are terrific!

Gorgeous tables - the rustic iron base of this one is fantastic!

Lots of great pottery!

Interesting light fixtures in Steampunk style.

My favorite piece.

Graphic letters made from recycled oil cans.

Cherry Acres
is at 23 East Main St. in Lititz, PA.

Connect with them on 
their website and on Facebook.

Retro Planet ~ Let’s Go Shopping!

The next post in my "Let's Go Shopping" series leads us to Retro Planet!

It features super cool retro gifts, plus furniture and home decor as well.

Above: Crosley's replica of a 50's payphone is a real touch tone phone!

How fun would that be to use? A real conversation piece. $99

Below: These beverage glasses, replicas of the Franciscan "Starburst" 

pattern, would lend a futuristic flair to your kitchen! $30

A desk lamp like this one would be a stylish addition to any desk. $120

By Draper. Also available as a floor lamp.

How about this incredibly cute owl cookie jar? $35

A steel outdoor chair by Griffith, also in green, white or red. $77

Oh, it's Gumby & Pokey! 2 1/2 " set of 2. $7

A 26" metal sign for a classic diner look! $50

The ever-popular American icon, the Kit Kat Clock!

Yep. Its pendulum tail and eyes move back and forth. $50

Let's go shopping at Retro Planet!
Here's the link to their website.

The Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen - Lancaster, PA

On one of my strolls through downtown Lancaster, PA,

I came upon 335 N. Queen Street, the headquarters of the 

Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen.

I love the Guild's mission:

"Recognizing that the making of craft enriches all,

Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen seeks to

encourage the practice of and nurture excellence in heritage and contemporary crafts.

We do this through education, advocacy & support of the practicing craftsman."

There were so many fabulous handcrafted items 

either on display in the gallery or for sale in the shop!

Go to the Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen 

website or Facebook page
where you can become a member or sign up for a workshop.


You can also learn about their fabulous juried fine craft fairs!
There's one coming up October 10, 11 & 12, 2014
at Rittenhouse Square in Philadelphia.


Here's a link to a post on one I attended last spring:
PA Guild Fine Craft Fair - Rittenhouse Square.

The Amazing Antique Roentgen Desk

metmuseum

David Roentgen, of Germany, 
designed and built this Berlin secretary cabinet in 1779.

It is considered to be his greatest work, filled with 
secret compartments and clever mechanical features.

Ornately decorated with marquetry panels and gilding, it is  

one of the most expensive pieces of furniture ever built. 

Once owned by King Frederick William II of Prussia, it is now 

on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, NY.

Get ready to be awestruck when you watch this video! 

How about this for a materials list?

Oak, Pine, Walnut, Mahogany, Cherry and Cedar.

Veneered with Curly Maple, Burl Maple and Mahogany.

Marquetry in Maple, Hornbeam, Apple, Walnut, Mulberry, Tulipwood and Rosewood.

Plus Ivory, Mother-of-pearl, Gilt Bronze, Brass, Steel, Iron and Silk.

Visit the The Metropolitan Museum of Art website.