Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Self-Serve and a French Post Office Box

 I used the small chalkboard we had at our 'real' lemonade stand and put it with our indoor cart.  With so much family, self-serve is a must! Some of you will remember this from last year!

 You can see this old French post office box in the top picture (background) as a centerpiece on my table.  This would make a nice Christmas gift.  Start looking for unusual containers to hold poinsettias or other arrangements for your gifts!
This one still has the key!

Thanks for stopping by!

21 comments:

  1. Pamela GordonJuly 26, 2011 at 12:04 PM

    Cute lemonade stand! I love the French mail box with it's beautiful patina. It's very unique and it makes a great centerpiece.

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  2. Maria BabinJuly 26, 2011 at 12:12 PM

    Christie, This is wonderful, so pretty! Thanks for sharing! Just added your button to my blog. Bisous xoxoxo p.s. i love that you're already getting ready for christmas!

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  3. MarshaJuly 26, 2011 at 12:53 PM

    I just came in from outside and the lemonade looks so refreshing! Love the post box, too.
    I'm still praying for the family.
    Marsha

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  4. UnknownJuly 26, 2011 at 1:26 PM

    This is so cute... what time can I come over to enjoy....have a good rest of the day

    Pattie

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  5. KrisJuly 26, 2011 at 2:01 PM

    Really cute. I can't stop thinking about the boy who lost his life in your recent post. I have been praying for this family.
    Kris

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  6. Moore MinutesJuly 26, 2011 at 2:11 PM

    This is just adorable. You're so talented with pulling things together and creating charm. LOVE LOVE it.

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  7. UnknownJuly 26, 2011 at 3:11 PM

    I love the lemonade dispenser, I wish I could get them here in Australia. The only ones i have seen are on eBay, imported from thr US and hideously expensive!

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  8. KarenJuly 26, 2011 at 3:53 PM

    Love the mail box! What a cute idea. The straws look great in the jars along with the lemonade station. Have a great week.

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  9. AlediaJuly 26, 2011 at 5:04 PM

    LOVE your lemonade stand, how creative!
    Have a wonderful evening!
    Aledia~

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  10. UnknownJuly 26, 2011 at 8:49 PM

    That is SOoooo Sweet wow that is lovely!!

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  11. At The Picket FenceJuly 27, 2011 at 7:18 AM

    That is such a great mail box Christie! I love the idea of using it as a centerpiece and your lemonade "stand" is just darling! :-)
    Vanessa

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  12. Crystal @ Ordinary DaysJuly 28, 2011 at 11:04 AM

    You make everything gorgeous. Everything. Sigh.

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  13. MeganJuly 29, 2011 at 5:35 AM

    What a great little stand to have available for all those thirsty creatures! Love that post box also. Great color! So where did you get those fun straws?

    Megan

    http://1funkywoman.blogspot.com

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  14. StaceyJuly 29, 2011 at 7:23 PM

    Well I'm afraid if I found that old mailbox nobody would ever receive it. I do love your idea though. Keep them coming. :)

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  15. MarthaAugust 1, 2011 at 11:54 AM

    I love that old post office box -- it's nice to "repurpose" things in different ways!

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  16. KINGRPGAugust 1, 2011 at 8:06 PM

    It looks great! I like antiques and old age, it makes sense to live independently.

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  17. Yvonne @ StoneGableAugust 1, 2011 at 10:21 PM

    What a darling idea! I am inspired to find a great and creative way (like you) to serve summer drinks. And I am jealous, in the nicest way, of that fabulous mailbox. What a great find!
    Christie, come visit StoneGable I have a post I would like to share with you... share my joy!
    xo Yvonne

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  18. Sherry @ No Minimalist HereAugust 3, 2011 at 8:54 AM

    Hi Christie, Your lemonade stand is adorable and what a great idea using the post office box for a planter. Love it!
    xo,
    Sherry

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  21. micheleAugust 12, 2011 at 10:38 AM

    The post office box is my favorite. It gets a second chance for being useful and it is an original piece for your flowers.

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