You know, it does look like a pretty nice piece but I wouldn't hesitate for a moment to put it outside and use it for a water feature or ? I'm a person that normally prefers to preserve old pieces but you have to consider the desirability of a piece. If its not something that is highly sought after by collectors I don't see the need to really preserve its condition. Now the member here that had bought a huge Redwing crock and wanted to put it outside and plant flowers in it, that got my attention. LOL! The crock was worth quite a bit of money, particularly to people who collect Redwings.:)

I have looked at all your wonderful finds. It's all amazing I will have to go back and look at it all again. Can't wait to see what you do with it all. I of course love all the glass for totems. and the little painted chair is darling!!

If you buy plants from overseas, you do need a import permit (which is easy to get) but the seller must provide a Phyto Certificate (which you will have to pay for as part of the sale.) The plants imported needs both permit and phytosanitary certificate. APHIS will still inspect the plant. The import permit should have a contact number for them to call you if need be. If the plant is infected with something rather innocuous, then you can go to APHIS and have the plant treated. However, if the plant is untreatable, the plant will be destroyed. Bacteria and of course visible virus needs to be eliminated. A plant with pests, it needs to be fumigated. Don't buy plants from nurseries overseas that are not certified. Even that, there still can be problems. Santa Barbara Orchids Estates is a respected orchid nursery. They have very knowledgeable people and quality plants. As for plants that do well in Florida, you do need to ask. Most of the plants at SBOE are more climatized for cooler, coastal California. If you are growing plant in Florida, go to local nurseries in your area where plants are accustomed to the heat and humidity of your area. If you are into species, Andy's Orchids has quite a number of esoteric species: but always ask what plants would do well for your growing conditions.

LG, your urns and the cache pot are lovely. And perfect for you. I am looking forward to seeing how you decorate with them. I'm not ready for Christmas, other than loving looking at stuff and buying some. But I sure want summer over, our nice Fall weather doesn't even start till around first of Nov! But last year I decided to start decorating for it on the actual first day of Fall. LOL. And I will again this year, it gives me so much more time to enjoy it. Its easy to tweek for Halloween. By the way, "someone" in Canada sent me some cookies!! Only in Canada can you find chocolate type cookies called Whippet (like my dogs!). I'd heard of them but never saw any. Now I only know two people in Canada, and the other one doesn't have initials of L.G. like on the mailing label. Did YOU send me these yummy cookies? ;o) hugs, Karen PS...Candy, thank you for not fighting me for that Cookie Chef Nutcracker! I really, really wanted him badly.