Another great stone resource is Lauseng on Hwy 36 east of 694. It's a haul to get out there if you're in Mpls, but they're good guys, and the prices are reasonable. And most importantly, they have a terrific selection. Or, check out Menards -- they have some granite flagstones, nice looking though they may be too thick. Another thought -- if you're looking for flat and smooth, you might call some granite countertop fabricators and ask if they have leftovers or bad pieces that you could buy and break up. good luck--

Sorry I have not replied for awhile, but my keyboard died. It was weird, I was typing and it just stopped. I could read my emails but could not type a reply. I cannot email photos of my garden statue. Don't have a good camera (on a tight budget) I still love the statue tho. Also a squirrel has stored a pecan in Santa's bird feeder dish - so cute that I'm leaving it there. :) Enjoy your summer, everyone.

Nice article Silva! I especially like that you showed a picture of the mortar that you use which should cut down on the repetitive questions you would probably receive asking you what is mortar! Love your garden stones and your clever placement of china!

It was a waste of time and effort! Except, it helped me get organized and everything priced and packed, and it was fun being with my friend Annii. There wasn't much interest or traffic either. It being on a Wednesday and only 1.5 hours long was a big part of it. Anyway, one of my friends came along near the end and bought $150 worth of garden stones! Otherwise I would have been completely skunked! The church itself is amazing. Several huge 2-story buildings, very posh. However, the elevators were out and I had to lug my heavy heavy mosaic stash up two flights of stairs. Really got a workout! So, thanks for asking! I am selling stones at a local garden center and on Etsy (just sold two little birds last week) and a lady at the show yesterday gave me an idea. Although I had a large sign explaining they were garden stones and appropriate for outdoor use, etc., no one read it, and one woman picked one up and said, Humph. How are you supposed to hang it? So I guess these could be hung on the wall by using plate hangers. I will add that to my description.