Tuesday, July 24, 2012

A Tranquil Lake Setting

It's been a while since I've posted, and I can't believe how fast the summer is moving along. So just a quick update, and a quick picture or two, and I'm off again!!
The owners of the antique mall where I have my booth have been late every month paying the vendors.  Just when I thought about pulling out, the doors were locked with all our stuff inside.  The owners owed the landlord thousands of dollars (three figures) in back rent, so the business was closed.  I lost all sales $$ for May and half of June, and also my rent checks.  The mall was opened back up the beginning of July with different owners, so I'm back in business.  It may take a month or two to recoup the losses, but I'm optimistic that the new owners are on the right track.  Every one's rent was reduced and hopefully we will receive our checks on time.

Also, the designer I was working with on the Richmond Symphony House did not get chosen. Just as well as far as I'm concerned, because I was stressing about the time that I was going to have to put in.
On a positive note, my children have been around this summer and we spent a wonderful week at the beach with close friends.  My daughter just finished a play in Williamsburg, and she received very positive reviews.  She is headed to New York this week for a workshop at Broadway Dance Center.  My son has been working at a local fitness club, and he is headed to Virginia Tech in August, where he will be a sophomore majoring in Communications.
We spent a quiet afternoon at our lake on the Fourth.  It's such a beautiful, tranquil setting, and we enjoyed boating, cooking on an open fire, and best of all, laughing at my daughter catching fish!!

Sticking with the red, white and blue theme, we set up a simple table near the lake, trying our best to get our camping table level!  
We stuck with just the basics.  
Queen Anne's lace is worth every chigger bite I get!
 A view from the boat ...
There's a tree on the hill behind the ones on the shore that we call the "Gone with the Wind" tree.  Maybe a lakehouse one day??  Right now I'd settle for a bathroom lol!  Take care, have a good week, and thanks for visiting!!

11 comments:

  1. Betsy, you have been missed! Strange, but I checked your blog last night to see if I missed a posting and here you are today! I am sorry for you adverse business problems. I do hope you recoup all of it. xo

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    1. You are so sweet to check on me! Thank you for coming back!!

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  2. What an exquisite sight, view & table setting. I love the rwb theme ... very warm & elegant.

    Sorry I have been remiss in visiting, but summer has been swamped with both business & family this year. Stay with me, I'll be back more soon.
    TTFN ~
    Hugs,
    Marydon

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    1. Yes, I know what you mean! I, also, have been remiss in visiting. As soon as things calm down, we'll be back in the saddle, right?? Thanks for your sweet comments.

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  3. I'll bet you just wanna give those previous owners a smack! I'll do it for you!!! Man...that sucks! How dare they! That is really, really bad business practice on their part. I hope you're able to recoup soon and that you are blessed ten-fold. Man, that really burns my biscuits!!! I'm sorry to hear the designer didn't get chosen, but glad that you're not bummed about it. I think you deserve a break! :-) Best place to get a little R&R is in a tranquil setting like this. SO pretty!!! Deep Woods Off wasn't cuttin' it, huh? I don't know what can be done to keep those pesky ol' insects away. They seem to just love to chew on me, too!!! The table you set up out there looks beautiful with that fabulous backdrop. It's like a table where the people would eat just before a duel at dawn! :-) Gorgeous!!! Take care of yourself, and I hope all works out! Oh...and congrats to both your son and daughter! Quite an accomplishment for both!!!

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    1. I know, right? I'm not sure how people sleep at night. Word is they are living the high life. Oh well--I'm moving forward! Luckily, unlike some, I don't rely on the income to survive. I do feel for those who were counting on the money to pay their bills. Yes, my little table in the woods looks a bit bare lol, I'll try to do better in the future ha! I need to go back and visit all your posts I've missed. We are leaving for FL Friday, so once I'm home for awhile, I'll catch up for sure!! Good to hear from you, I'm wondering what's going on in your world. Table twenty-one is calling...

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  4. What a beautiful setting. I love the idea of your table in the clearing. Glad you are back in business. Good luck!

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  5. And where is the Rain Tree County tree? Beautiful vista...I hope that you get to build that lake house. I have such wonderful memories of ours. Thanks for inviting us for a peak. Cherry Kay

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  6. That has to be the most elegant woodlands tablescape I've ever seen! Have a wonderful weekend and enjoy your time with your kids!

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  7. Oh I'm so sorry for being so late on commenting on your post! I miss seeing you around! I love this...that floral tablecloth in the middle of the woods is aweseome! I love the blue plates and the red stemware with the fan folded napkins looks so lovely! I'm sure you'll have your "Tara" there one day!!

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