Friday, July 6, 2012

Garden Gate Cafe Window







































It's pretty pinks and fabric kites for the cafe window this month.  I spent the morning trying to get everything arranged just so.








































The vintage cooler and thermos belong to the cafe owner, Nancy. The garland says "in the good old summertime".  The drinking glasses are from my collection as well as the crinoline dishes.  The cupcakes were knit by me.



I was able to use the bear I made a couple of years ago, bits and pieces of Tanya Whelan fabric. Maddie's pinwheels turned out so cute and my son, Taylor, came to help string the kites from the ceiling.  I put wire in the tails so that I could bend them to look like they are blowing in the wind.








































To make the kites, I bought very inexpensive dime store kites.  I used the plastic kite as a pattern to cut out the fabric and then used the sticks and assembled as you would any other kite.  Seven kites in all.  It's so much fun doing the window.  I have no idea what I will be making until about a week before hand.  Stay out of the heat today.  My car read 108 degrees this morning!


With joy,

17 comments:

  1. What an inviting display, it would certainly draw me in ! Elaine

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  2. This display is so gorgeous! You have a great talent Renee:>)

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  3. That is the sweetest window display. :0)

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  4. I would not be able to help myself from going in that cafe with a lovely window display like that! Great job, Renee!

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  5. EEEE! I just love it! So inviting and pretty! Love all the little details in the window. How much fun are those kites!?! Hope you have a cooler weekend. My car read 104 yesterday, heat index 107. ~Smiles~ Holly

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  6. Absolutely charming window. Wish I could see it in person.
    (Stay cool and hydrated, please!)

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  7. I LOVE IT!! The pink cooler, and jug are so sweet! And, the kites are so pretty and fun! One of my favorite displays you have created! Happy weekend! xo Heather

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  8. Oooo! Those kites do indeed look like they are flying! I just love them! What a great idea Renee! ♥

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  9. This is the kind of window that would draw me in. I would want to sit and stay for a very long while...beautiful job. Smiles...Rneee

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  10. What a beautiful display - I would not be able to walk past that without going in. It's truly gorgeous. xx

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  11. Now that is C.U.T.E.!!!! Can't wait to see it Monday. :)

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  12. You are so clever! I love to see your displays.

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  13. Love it. The glasses are ones like my mother in law had!!! Brought back sweet memories!!!

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  14. Your windows are so phenomenal!! You are extremely creative and I do not think I have ever seen such great windows! Just wish I lived there so I could see it in person!

    Thanks for sharing!

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  15. What an adorable display. I don't think I've ever seen a pink ice chest. I think last minute ideas for creating are the best and this theme is perfect for this time of year. Great job.

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