a little more green

The time has come for me to rework the Surroundings by Melinda online shop. It is going to take some time but it is a labor of love! Since I had such a lovely response to the last post, I thought I would share a few more treasures from the garden shop...

 

Precious bird's nests only $6.50 each

 

 

Vintage inspired metal urn napkin rings $18.00/set

A darling vintage apron $28.00

 

Green transferware platters $16.00/pair

 

 

Vintage handkerchief collection $12.50/set of 4

 

Swedish art glass candle holders $28.00/pair

 

 

A charming decoupage box of egg soaps $10.50/set 

 

 

Handsome wooden nesting baskets $28.00/set

 

 

 

I hope you will visit my online shop and have a peek at all six shopping categories filled with treasures!

 

Surroundings by Melinda

 

Now it's time to get back to work!

Thanks for taking the time to visit...

happy st. patrick's day

It's St. Patrick's Day!

As I have been sharing this month...I love green. I have an affinity for this lovely holiday because of my Irish grandmother. I was surfing the internet recently and came across this charming take on an old Irish blessing...

 

May the road to the flea market

rise up to meet you.

May you never leave a good,

vintage find behind.

May the sun shine warm upon you

while junking.

May your car be loaded down with

roadside finds.

And until we meet again,

may God holds you in His hands

as you go looking for rusty gold.

 

I have seen this fun blessing on several different sites so I'm not sure who to credit but I got such a kick out of it that I wanted to share! It made me laugh and warmed my heart.

 

 

I have filled the garden page of my online shop with green vintage goodies. From old glass bottles (perfect for a fresh shamrock) to darling button collections... 

 

...to linens...

 

...to whimsical salt and pepper sets...

 

...to mint green pottery...

 

...to lovely transferware.

 

Of course I had to add a bit of Irish luck too!

 

Thanks so much for taking time to visit.

If you see a must-have treasure please pop over to my online shop.

 

www.surroundingsbymelinda.com

 

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

 



the garden gate

In keeping with the green theme for the month of March, I want to share a few of my favorite things! I adore all things vintage, garden and green so much that I even have a page in my online shop dedicated to this treasured trifecta...

 

through the garden gate 

 

 

I hope you will visit my shop to see the vintage goodies.

 

surroundingsbymelinda.com

 

You just might find a unique gift for someone special...

or something you can't live without!

I can't tell you how much your support means to me.

XOXO

feeling green

I love the month of March!

To me, March is synonymous with the color green.

It is a sign that spring is right around the corner.

In honor of the first day of March I thought I would add some fresh greens to my home...

 

 

It's hard to resist my favorites...

hydrangeas, baby's breath and roses.

A big bouquet of fragrant stock is another must have!

 

Fresh flowers are a real luxury.

They turn any day into a special day!

 

A big bowl of vibrant green apples is as beautiful as can be

and a wonderful sweet treat too!  

 

 

Green is the color of the month,

and I intend to love each and every minute of March.

Day one is off to a wonderful start!