Thinking of Mom

Life has thrown us a bit with the passing of my mom.  She always loved to come to the shop when she was in town and being in my parents home, I saw some of those things she brought home.  The candlesticks that fit just right on her narrow mantle with the guardian angle sitting next to them.  The deer in the garden brings back the memories of that day.  Even though she is gone from our sight, we will be forever surrounded by her presence.
Miss you Mom.

 But can she type?

We are lucky to have an acre which we seem to be slowly filling up.  The new building is coming along and
soon we hope to have more treasures and a place for year around workshops and classes.
Stop by and check it out!

There is always a place to sit, rest, and enjoy the view.

Thank you kind Sonya for more great pictures.    I even have more for another post so hopefully I can be more timely!

SO MUCH NEW FUN STUFF

Thank You Sonya for such great pictures.... I have finally worked through this picture process. 
The shop is full of such fun and unique itesms.. Stop by..  And while you are there check out the new building where we will be renting out 8 x 10 areas for more wonderful merchandise.  You can check out the area where classes and workshops will be held.  So much is happening.  I wish I could say that about the garden.  The dahlias are coming up followed by the zinnia, cosmos, straw flowers and statice.  Hopefully we will have a wonderful Fall to enjoy all these flowers.

A beatiful way to light up your life..

Pretty in PINK!

Sweet vintage salt & pepper shakers

The building is going up.......

    Last Thursday, Bill and Tim spent the day scraping, leveling, adding gravel, and leveling some more.  Parker Buildings was coming the next day to drill the holes so no time to loose...

                                                                                                                                   

I am missing pictures in between but not many days have passed since we broke ground last Thursday.

Parker Buildings drilled the holes on Friday, inspection on Monday, materials and crew arrived on Tuesday and this picture was taken this Thursday afternoon.  What a great group of people.  It looks like they may finish their portion tomorrow and then it will be our turn.....

1ST ANNUAL COUNTRY FLOWER TEA PARTY

THE WADE CREEK HOUSE  is proud to present our 1^st Annual Country Flower Tea.  Pat has worked hard to make this  a special event where you will be treated like royalty with linens, china, and silver.  Hats are FUN but optional …we may  have some extras just for this occasion.

MENU

Day Lily Fruit Salad

Cucumber-Pansy Sandwich

Chicken-Nasturtium Sandwich with Rosemary

Scones with Lavender or Blueberry

DESSERT

Strawberry & Blueberry Tarts with Cream

Cream Puff Surprise

Chocolate Mints with Violas

TEA

Steve Smith’s Tea Maker Tea

Jasmine, Oolong, and Other Selections

JOIN US….. Cost is $25.00

Reservations are required before July 1

FUN at the 4th ANNUAL GARDEN EVENT

Antique crib bench

 We had a great time today at our 4th Annual Garden Event.  I got so wrapped up in listening to our speakers I didn't take much time to take pictures.  We had great garden decor, accessories, plants, hanging baskets, herbs, planters etc.  I will get some more pictures together for the next post.



We finally got our new highway sign..... we are so HAPPY!

Joanie Cooper, President of the Home Orchard Society and Wade Creek House Member, Patricia Tawney
were very informative on their talk about caring for the home orchard.  We had much more to ask so
hopefully they will come again next year.





This is Nikki's Straw Bale Gardening talk.   Nikki makes gardening fun.

What a cozy setting

And of course, you all know we love CHICKENS!

Wonderful yellow cabinet

Debbie is comfy in one of our vintage chairs

Daisy did an outstanding job presenting about Water-wise, Low-Maintenance Plants with samples of many

This is the sign at the top of Rivermill Road



Ray Houston of Deezines is an amazing metal artist.  He brought arbors, trellis, plant supports, art.  More pictures to come



All day we enjoyed meeting new people.  We share their love of gardening, antiques, and the unusual.   

Join us for our 4th Annual Garden Event!!

Tour the shop for great garden decor and and other outdoor items. Master Gardeners and local experts will be giving mini seminars throughout the day, and local businesses will be also be on site with must-haves for your garden & landscape. Join us for a fun-filled day!

A Weekend of Craftiness!

Looking for something to do this weekend? Come on out to The Wade Creek House and get creative! We've got TWO great workshops for you:

SPRING WREATH.  On Saturday, join Linda Bonner and make a beautiful Spring Wreath. Adorn this Apple twig wreath with moss, pussy willow, dried herbs & flowers, and colorful accents!

BEGINNER CONCRETE LEAF CASTING. On Saturday & Sunday, join Nikki Mantei and learn the basics of creating a concrete masterpiece with leaves from your backyard!   *Advanced class to be held June 11&12.

Check out our 2011 WORKSHOP PAGE and see examples of what you can make at our workshops this year. RSVP strongly encouraged as these workshops fill up quickly! We hope to see you there!!