Lazy Barney

The weather is starting to heat up here in CA.  Mr. Barney is feeling kinda lazy today. He did stay with me all day long.   I have been working on some projects.  The  treasures  need a little paint, glue, screws, etc.  I  am cleaning out a few barns and a storage area of treasures for the shoppe. It has been a while since I have worked on some projects.  I do enjoy seeing the transformation.   I will take some photos when they are finished.  Have a nice weekend.

Spriing Tea Party

This is the beautiful back yard of my friends Terry and Syd.  Terry loves to decorate and have her tea parties.  Syd is the wonderful gardner.  They make a great team.  They also spend many hours in the garden enjoying it with friends and family. 

Seven baby chicks

Three days old and the first day out of the nest. They are enjoying a drink of water.

This Auntie Molly coming over to see what is peeping.

Mother Polly teaching the chicks how to find little bugs, by scratching up the dirt.

The little ones had a great time in the sun and exploring the yard.

Auntie Molly really wants her own family. Sorry all of the boys have found new homes. Just girls around here now. Polly had three eggs when the last boy left. I am still trying to figure out how she ended up with seven babies. Is this one for the books?

The New Farmhouse Table

This beautiful handcrafted farmhouse table is the newest addition at the Green Pea.

Can you just imagine enjoying wonderful food and family at dinner, or making special holiday memories around this great table.
I love the way that these place settings compliment the beautiful rich colored wood.
What a wonderful addition this hardware is. The industrial rustic look truly adds such special detail to the table.
To complete this table in style, matching handcrafted benches are in the works. So keep in eye out and I will post updates as this set comes together.

Grey Patio Table

I had some wood left over from a few store projects. So I had Jim make a rustic patio table with the wood for me. I used a grey stain on it. I really like the color.

Green Pea Farm Tables

Lately I have been painting a few pieces for the store. I am getting booted out of a couple of my (his) barns. They are full of projects, so I have been very busy cleaning them out. Somethings for the trash and some for the store....Next week I am off for a buying trip and some fun days with our daughter and her family. See you all soon.

Vintage Road Signs

I spotted these vintage road signs in my friends barn. It's been a few years ago that the speed limit was 50 miles an hour. Of course, they were not for sale.

My New Wheels to the Pea

My new Christmas gift, I hope to ride to work often. It has been so cold and foggy lately. I am looking forward to Spring already. It is a short 2 miles to the store, and a nice safe ride. The Barney still likes to ride with Jim in the truck though. lol



Barney looking at the bike. I think he likes riding in the back of the truck more than running along side of my bike.

Merry Christmas 2011

Merry Christmas to all. This is Blake our one of our many blessings this past year.
Love to all, sandi

Reused For A New Life

Now these bedsprings and umbrella are being reused in a new way. They are hanging from the ceiling in the store.



We added a shelf on the bottom of this over the mantle piece. It can now be used as a shelf over a sideboard, bed or just on the wall in a garden room.



My two new girls, Molly and Polly. They are so cute and friendly. How do you like their feathered feet?



This little painted piece would make a nice bed stand or side table.



Even this ladder is being reused as a prop in the store.

Karen's Booth

Karen makes these magnets and does a lot of hand made items. Her magnets are a real hit and her hand made tags are too. She has a good eye for displaying her items.
Karen is a joy to have in The Green Pea. We just love you Karen.

Is it really Fall?

Today the weather is so beautiful outside, it is hard to believe that it is Fall. It is also the end of October. We are still wearing shorts and sandals.



This is a little piece in just brought into the store. It would make a nice side table, night table or garden table. The chicken wire gives it a garden look!



These two red motel chairs are looking for a new home. They would look great on a porch with a Christmas trees sitting on them.



Look at these two beautiful oak post office chairs. They are in perfect condition and would love to go home with someone. I hope they stay together!

White Cottage Hutch

I love the size and the detail on the this hutch. It painted up so sweet and the simple lines of the piece is great. I really like the long wooden handle on the large drawer.



This piece would look good in a kitchen with pretty plates displayed or on the sun porch with plants and books displayed. What do you think?

Peach Picker's Basket

This is a peach picker's basket. I can just see it filled with fruit, wine and some dried herbs on someones kitchen island or table. It was hand made from old canvas conveyor belting. The vintage basket was found on a retired old peach farm. It now has a new life as a unique center piece. I hope you have a good day!

Sue and Dan's Booth

This is one of The Pea's venders booth (Sue and Dan). There is a good mix of furniture, jewelry, old cast iron toys, guy things and beautiful women's treasures.
They have a great booth and I hope that you stop in and see for yourself.

Have you ever seen a two sided desk? It is very unique, I wonder what it was used for originally. If anyone knows I would love to hear from you.


I have my eye on the coffee grinder on the wall. I love coffee related items.



If you like old signs, they always have a few in their booth. Dan and Sue I am so glad to have you at the Pea. Happy hunting this Saturday, we have a city wide garage sale here in Escalon.



We are almost finished with the work stations in the back room of the store. Hopefully we will be finished in a few weeks. I need to have Jim at home to finish our home remodeling project. It has been on hold for four years, while we were working on the store.

The Summer of 2011

This Summer has been a very busy one. Jim is building kitchen cabinets for one of our sons. I painted them a creamy white with a brown glaze. I will post photos when the counter tops are on and they are in place in the kitchen.



I have been working on the patio area at the store, when the mornings are cool. It should be ready to open for sale items next Spring.



We were very busy getting ready for my new vendors. The start date was July 1. It was a rush all through June 30th. But we made the starting date! Things are going well and it is exciting to see new things coming in everyday. I too have been doing a little shopping! I will post some photos of their booths soon.




We added some wood across the back of the booth for hanging pictures, shelves, etc.




Oh yes, Oma has been playing with Elijah at the store this Summer also. He just loves this red hat. He walks right over and points to it. So of course Oma puts it on his little head. He looks so cute with it on. On July 4th our daughter and her husband had their first baby, Blake Alexander. He is a real sweet too.