Rose Bowl for Mother's Day

     Yesterday was Mother's Day and as always happens, that is the same day as The Rose Bowl Antique Flea Market. Sometimes it turns out that it is a fun outing for mothers and daughters and it is always fun. Yesterday seemed to be more a day for dads to bring their wives and children. Just as much fun. The problem was it was an unseasonably hot day in Southern California. At the end of the day my car readout said 114 degrees. Now I do not care if it is a dry heat, heat is heat and man nor woman should have been out in it! I told my girl friend and partner we should be sitting on the veranda sipping Mint Juleps! Amen!!!

     It is a bit late to show you all what I had but there will be  more come September. Above are some photos of place settings I put together from beautiful mis-matched fine china. There is some Limoges, some English Bone China and a little Lenox thrown in. The pattens are so beautiful, why limit yourself to just one? I have my lovely Royal Doulton English Renaissance that I selected when I married. I love using it and I might add not a piece has been broken in all these years. But if I were selecting today, I might go for a more eclectic tabletop.

     As usual I had many wonderful pieces of vintage silver and many of you purchased pieces to add to  your collections. Thank you to every one who braved the heat and stopped by to say "Hi". The enlarged booth space turned out to be a pleasant addition. Having more display area is always fun. I think next time I will try adding some shade to the new booth area as much for ambiance as comfort.

    One quick note, I will be taking the summer off from The Rose Bowl Antique Flea Market. The summer heat seems to have increased  (Do you believe in global warming?) and I shall be on that above mentioned veranda sipping something! I will be back in September with all the "fancies" I can find to make you happy.

     As always Mary Lisa Plays Store is available twenty four hours a day, everyday at One Kings Lane. Every week I am adding new finds. There you will find the cream of Mary Lisa's crop. Many sales are going to New York so all you Southerns out there must start shopping!

     Have a wonderful summer and let me know if there is anything I can be on the lookout for.

Hello from rainy Southern California. Does it ever rain here in May? Not very ofter. Some of my family is in the northeast today and another family member is in the South and I'm here in sunny California but we all are sharing the same drizzly weather. Here, it is a good thing because the showers will aid in putting out the wildfires that have plagued us for over a week. God sends what we need!

OK, it has been months since I have worked on my blog and I shall write it off to Grandmotherhood. If we aren't with him we are thinking about him and shopping for him and planning for the next visit. Would we feel this way if he were not the second cutest child God ever created? (Our sweet daughter IS the cutest.)  Of course, we would but he just happens to be adorable. I am already worried about future children our daughter and son-in-law create. What if they are not so perfect? Is that why my husband and I had only the one daughter.....hmmmm?

Maybe I have not had time to write but I have made time for shopping, shopping and more shopping. My warehouse runneth over. I have found several new places in the South to wander through and fill my car. And here in the OC I visited The Groves at The Great Park yesterday. This is an old favorite of mind for many years. Yesterday did not disappoint!

It was a misty day with Spring in the air and the shoppers were out in full force. A few vendors told me the crowd was not as large as usual but when I tried to find a parking space it looked quite busy to me.

What a lovely antique market The Groves is. I do not use the word "antique" lightly. This show is well planned and the promoters, Bonnie and Brady, have done an excellent job selecting sellers with great merchandise. Many of the booths are decorated in very tasteful decor. This really makes you want to walk in and see what there is to deserve this attention to detail.

I came away with a cart full and no more. My treasures will make their next appearance at the Rose Bowl Antique Flea Market this Sunday, May 12. Several finds will go to One Kings Lane, Vintage and Market Finds. If you have not visited OKL do it right now. You will find my things in stand alone speciality sales that feature Vintage items and at the Vintage and Market Finds section. The selection at OKL is amazing.

Hope to see you on Mother's Day at the Rose Bowl Antique Flea Market. My friend, Lynda and I are adding space to out booths and will now have frontage on two streets. This means more fantastic fancies for you and your home!