Tuesday, June 12, 2012

Today, it's all about my friend Anita....


There she is with Kathy, Anita has a shop in her home.
VINTIQUITIES in Somers Montana on Flathead lake.  It's right on highway 93, at the north end of the lake.  I use to always admire the cute yellow house every time we drove by.  About 2 years ago my friend and neighbor, Carmen, told me a new shop had opened in the yellow house in Somers.  By knowing house I knew it had to be good.  Well, it's better then good!!  Anita and I have become friends.  But sometimes I think she thinks I'm stalking her.  I kind of hang around, not wanting to leave because I see so much.
It's the most beautiful place to have a shop.


Here is the sign up by the highway.
Isn't that the coolest thing?!
The property is kind of low from the road so the tree really helps you see the sign.


Of course they made the sign!
Her and her husband, Dennis.


OK, I'm not going to talk  all the way through this.  Maybe a little.








I want you to know, Anita found these bottles in the mud on a lake, or something like that.
She had truck loads.
I helped her pick through them when they were still on the truck.
So fun!




Anita makes or puts together all the window treatments.
Well, Anita does everything.




Look at that view!!
Look at the chair!!




Look at that arbor!!
When she said it's for sale Kathy and I looked at each other and I'm sure we both were trying to figure out a way to get it to Orlando.
It comes apart, nothing is nailed or glued together.


Fancy Flea would be so awesome!!
I don't think the airlines would like it.
Our suitcases were overweight 3 pounds each and they got a little upset.






See how Dennis put it together?!
Like Lincoln Logs, remember them? 


Look at all the wonderful rust!!

This shed is next door up the hill.
You see a lot of this in Montana.


Lilacs!!

Anita has 2 green thumbs!!
Peonies getting ready to bloom.
When I go back in July they will be all done.
Anita, will you dry some for me please?!!

This is on the other side of the hill next to Anita.
I thought it was so beautiful, this old wooden stairway overgrown with wild flowers.
I kept hearing a dog bark, but could see him at first.


Zoomed in, there he/she was!!


There is nother sweeter then the face of a Golden Retriever!!
Singing to us!!

100 Boon Road
Somers Montana
406 857 3195
Thur-Mon 10-5

Tell her you know me!!
She will become your friend.

Have a wonderful Tuesday my friends.

XOXO

15 comments:

Connie@shabbyforsure said...

Hi Sue, Everything about that shop is fabulous, and your pictures really tell a story. The bottles were an awesome find!...Connie

Susie~From My Home To Yours said...

Oh my.....what an awesome place, and the Golden is the icing on the cake!

Betty@SouthernGrace said...

I enjoyed this trip! Great pics!
~betty

Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieces said...

OH I want to shop! I love that little red trike. Looks like a great spot for goodies and inspiration! Thanks for sharing!

Anonymous said...

Your pictures make me feel as if I visited the shop...they are just beautiful! Thank you! Kiki

Sylvia said...

I so want to go shopping there!! My bags would have been stuffed to the limit too..lol

Thanks for the great pictures...
Sylvia

The Polka Dot Closet said...

Oh Sue, thanks for the pictures, She has it all! I want a whole suitcase full of bottle, I would have bought a ton at that price~

Carol

Shirley said...

Hi Sue, She sure has a lot of things that bring back memories. The rocking horse for one. I would have a ball looking at all of the wonderful things that she has. Your pictures tell a wonderful story. Have a great day. Hugs from Your Missouri Friend.

The Boston Lady said...

I want those dirty bottles!!!!! What a wonderful and beautiful place. Now I'm triple mad I didn't go... That arbor. Oh wow. How great is it that it goes together without nails, screws or anything! Surely you and Kathy can get someone to build something like that here! Ann

Sandi~A Cottage Muse said...

What a great place ~ thanks for taking us browsing!!

BECKY said...

Wow!! What a wonderful place!! I wanna go!! Oh and I will be in touch about lunch for sure!! I am kind of piled up until the end of next week, but will see what I can do and when, and see if it works for you!

Have a lovely Thursday!!
Hugs,
Becky

Sanna - My Blueberry House said...

Hi Sue!

Anita´s place is looking fabulous. I wish we had places like this here! I love that arbor and what a fantastic lake view. I would "stalk" her too for sure ;)

Wishing you a great weekend Sue and thank you for your sweet comments.

Sanna

Jamie said...

Will you be at the Vintage Whites Market on July 14th? I am planning to come up - it would be great to meet you! Let me know! Jamie V in Bozeman, MT
http://rem-nants.blogspot.com
jamievowell@yahoo.com

Kathy said...

Oh, my I kept wondering when and how I could get there! She has such fantastic things - the views are awesome too! I have enjoyed my visit and am your newest follower

Kathy
A Delightsome Life

melissa @ daisymaebelle.com said...

Oh, how I wish I could make it to that great shop! So many treasures! And, the golden is precious. I also have a very lovable golden! Life to the full to you!