I love the look of the old dresser. My parents had one just like it when I was a kid. I think my sister and I beat the heck out of it when it was used for our clothes. I enjoyed looking through your blog as well. I have been enjoying everyone's blogs so much that I started my own this weekend. It has been way too long since I put my thoughts into writing so it is going to take me a while to relax with it but I had fun this weekend with it. If you would like to check it out and maybe give me any thoughts on how to improve it I would much appreciate it. There really isn't much on it yet... ~Micki~ Here is a link that might be useful: Micki's blog

Hi Try this site http://www.nbi.ac.za/products/seeds.htm They will send you a catologue. Page follows: What we supply] [How we operate and import advice] [Seed for Botanical Society members] Kirstenbosch sells seed of a wide range of plants indigenous to southern Africa. We produce a seed catalogue listing the species on offer, with prices, our conditions of sale and procedure to order, and yes we do export. Our seed catalogue is not yet in electronic format, it is a booklet, and we post copies out free of charge. Our catalogue is unfortunately not illustrated, but for each species listed, we give the botanical name, any synonyms, any common / descriptive names in use, the family name, and a short description giving information where applicable on e.g. estimated height, habit, flower colour, distinguishing features etc. Should you wish to receive a copy, please send your request, with your name and postal address to the Seed Room at Kirstenbosch, contact details as follows: Seed Room, Kirstenbosch NBG Private Bag X7 CLAREMONT, Cape Town 7735 South Africa Tel (021) 762 9120 / Fax (021) 762 8239 email:seedroom@nbict.nbi.ac.za.

Try Rainbow Gardens in SA. They usually have several varieties of figs. I don't remember seeing Mission figs. Lowe's and HD here mostly have Brown Turkey. They have two locations, scroll to bottom of link for info. Here is a link that might be useful: Rainbow Gardens

YES, I'm listening, party! WOWSERS!!!! Pictures are worth a 1000 words!!! I'm glad you posted these! Ok, my faves ...well, so many pcs of it, actually ...but that gold 'pear' ... I just did a still life on buffet/& shelf this Fall & used pears ...so that struck me as a 'gold!' Next, that jewelry box w/all the little boxes & a drawer!! I would use that for Christmas decor ... the little boxes I would fill w/miniature treasures ... don't know how big they are but maybe 1" square ... things like an acorn ...or a little glass trinket ... a real pretty brass button ... a ring ... you get the idea! & then I would keep that drawer pulled part-way out & add some 'batting' or something for snow & a few small snowmen or Santa or Angels ...ok, I'm rattling! That basket is very cool ...I'm sure you'll mastermind something from that pattern! And that 'leaf' ... beautiful pc! You got some 'pretty' glass there, girl! Lots of goodies & what a bargain $$ for the price of entertainment these days!!! TFS! Jeanne S.