What does a mom do on a rainy Mother's Day? You can read more about that below. And I did not complain once. The gardens were beautiful!
On Saturday, April 13 I was lucky enough to attend the MacKenzie-Childs warehouse sale in Union Springs, NY (near their retail store in Aurora).
Although my visit with Patti was brief, it was great to reminisce about the warehouse sale which we both loved. I like it better than the barn sale in July especially since we received an extra 30% off the already reduced prices of 50%.
We bought the black sisal rug trimmed in Courtly Check, and the petal platter. Yes, an extra 30% on the rug! It looks wonderful with our newly painted accent wall done in Benjamin Moore "Iron Mountain". The other three walls are BM "Linen White" which I have used in our home for 25 years. Please ignore the extension cord on the floor.
Tom Tracy is the most photographed employee at the MacKenzie-Childs retail store in Aurora. His warm personality and hugs are the best!
The new "Royal Check" looks like blue denim jeans.
A very colorful store indeed. Like Candyland for adults :-)
The birdhouse is one of my favorite purchases. When I came home, I plunked it on the cake pedestal and left it there until after Easter :-)
The remainder of our purchases from the sale included new towels, Christmas ornaments for our tree, place cards which I will use as gift tags, a fantastic owl and fall bouquet, four ice cream pedestal bowls, coffee mug, Easter bunny with a crown, new pot holders,
We had a great morning at Sycamore Hill Gardens. When we arrived it was not raining, we toured the lovely gardens, and then all of a sudden the sky opened up but we were done so we left. I was prepared! I wore a rain jacket with a hood, wore boots and gloves and brought my umbrella. Can you believe I needed gloves in May! Miss Aurora is always a good sport, and I did not complain once either. Truth! I felt sorry for the moms that got stuck in the mud in the large field.
Don't forget to put your name in the hat for the wonderful giveaway! Leave a comment on The Sketchy Reader's blog, and you will have a chance at winning the beautiful MacKenzie-Childs wine tote.
Come along and travel with:
Debbie with Miss Aurora @ Mountain Breaths
Debbie with Miss Aurora @ Mountain Breaths
Emily with Miss Courtney Childs@ The French HutchJenna with Miss Coquille @The Painted ApronLinda P with Miss Lola @ Life and LindaRita with Miss Luna C @ PanoplySarah with Miss Merri Mac @ Hyacinths for the SoulJackie and Miss Madi K @ Purple Chocolat HomeRicki Jill and Countess De Monet @ The Sketchy ReaderCherry Kay and Carrie Ann Hall @ Entertaining Women
Thanks for stopping by! Our adventures for June, July and August will be posted on Sepember 1. Have a great summer!!
The Warehouse Sale is always fun, and I agree, much better than the Barn Sale! Cute pics of you at the Gardens!!
ReplyDeleteCute pics Deb and what a nice meeting w/ your friend:)Great purchases for you..a fine spokesperson for MC!
ReplyDeleteMust say I love your floral top!♥
Debbie, I left a long comment, but I was on my phone. It didn't post!!!!
ReplyDeleteYou and Miss Aurora have been busy doing my favorite things. A trip to the Warehouse Sale would be great fun, but for me it is the visit to the farm that truly thrills. A visit to any garden is also top of my list, so thanks for letting me tag along. You and Miss Aurora are of course in my favorite city as I type. I so wish I were 12 pounds like Sadie and could fit in Miss Aurora. I'd be happy to be joining you in Paris!!!
Oh Debbie, candyland for adults for sure, I can't believe all those goodies at slashed prices! Your rug looks terrific, and I love the bird house perched on the pedestal! You are so cute in your rain gear in that beautiful rainy setting, MKC should use you as a model in their catalog! I am thinking of you on your fabulous trip, can't wait to see and hear more!
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Jenna
Those gardens are so pretty! Wish I was closer so that the warehouse sale was on my radar. You got some great stuff!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your current adventure, can't wait for that recap.
Debbie I have loved seeing your fun Europe trip. The time just passes too quickly on vacation. You always looks smashing with your tote wherever you go! I am envious of your MC sale expeditions and meeting up with Patti! You sure got a lot of fun items. I agree that bird cage is darling and looks great on the pedestal. I love the rug too. Couldn’t put that on the plane! Glad you had your umbrella. I used mine every day in England and loved how small it is. Enjoy the rest of your trip.
ReplyDeleteCandy land, absolutely! For all the TTT gals anyhoo. I would love to go to the warehouse sale. That I could handle just not the sale during the hot months. The rug you Brough home is gorgeous, and what a deal. How fun you bumped into Patti. I enjoyed seeing all the garden photos, it is absolutely lovely there. Deb, you always look like a doll, you should be the poster girl for MC! Hugs.........
ReplyDeleteWhat fun for you and Patti to meet up at your favorite sale! I loved all your purchases, and your new rug looks so pretty in your room. The birdhouse is so cute. I hope you don’t have any unwelcome visitors in it, like I did in my birdhouse. The gardens looked especially beautiful, and you look like a model! ❤️
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures, Deb! I love those garden photos and hope you're having a fabulous time ;)
ReplyDeleteWhat fun Debbie. I am so envious of you and Patti living in New York and visiting the warehouse sales and barn sale. That bird house is so adorable. The gardens are lovely. I never tire at looking at gardens. You always looks so chic. I know you are really enjoying yourselves.
ReplyDeleteThe pic of you on the red bridge needs to be framed and hung...well, if there is a really cool McK frame, you could put it in that and place it on maybe a Courtly Check easel. Your rug is perfect for your room, and I love all your goodies. Someday, I hope to get to a warehouse sale. I may get to see Patti in July. Here's hoping. Thanks for taking us along on your wonderful adventures. Cherry Kay
ReplyDeleteI love how several people visited beautiful gardens this quarter! I would have loved shopping at the warehouse sale...you are so lucky! Maybe next year I can come and meet y'all! I loved seeing the photo of you and Patti!!! :D Enjoy your wonderful trip, and I can't wait to read all about it!
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