Weekend Round-Up

Bachman's Florist and Greenhouse in Minneapolis, MN invites the public to their Idea House three times a year. The house is located at their Lyndale store right near the parking lot. Call ahead for tickets if you are in the area. 

Each season, the designers transform this 1920's bungalow, by repainting, refurnishing, and redecorating the house with their signature mix of new trend items, repurposed pieces and a touch of vintage/ shabby chic. This season the home makeover was titled "Autumn Gathering" and runs September 7-Oct. 1. Nearly every item is priced for sale and most can be found in their main store or arranged for purchase after the event closes. Perhaps some  of these ideas would be just that project to recharge your batteries and give your home a bit of a makeover.  

The outside landscaping is colorful and eye catching.

Each room had its own unique theme and story.
I was quite impressed with nursery and its theme woodland animals.

Birch poles used as wall decor, accents and children's play tent. 

Wood slabs with hooks for clothing storage.  

One of the guest bedrooms was turned into a spa room with a  

Turkish soaking tub used here as a plant holder. 

Repurposed arches used for robe display on the wall. Slippers placed on landscape rock in metal baskets. This sign says it all.  

Even the bathroom lent itself to some creative ideas. Birch slabs with rope ties used as shelves for towels and toilet paper.

Bella would have loved the back hall entrance which was devoted to their favorite pooch.

Puzzled over the use of this small fire hydrant? It is more useful than you think as a poop bag dispenser.

Wouldn't it be nice to be pampered with a tray of goodies in the morning!

Creative ways to hang scarves with decorative hooks and necklaces with a piece of wood. 

I conclude you could go back several times for a visit and see many things overlooked the first time. 

Three days in a row the cities temperatures rose well into the 90's. A cool down is expected so Monday will post one of the best comfort soups I have ever had.  It's creamy, rich and delicious and reminiscent of our fondue days long past.   
Next to multiple hand mixers received for wedding gifts fondue pots ran a close second with 7. This is the one we kept.   

It came from Target- a bargain at $9.97 

 and 6 forks for $1.07.

I guess you might say this is an antique.