Fall fun, and lots of plans for the next few months!

So, summer is finally over (it's getting cooler out, isn't it! 48 degrees overnight on Saturday, time to start moving some plants into the greenhouse at night) and we've been busy thinking of ways to brighten up the next couple of months.

There are so many things going on here, our diaries are crammed full. Aside from all of the work needed to prepare our gardens for Winter (more to come on that in another Blog, very soon), we need something social to look forward to.

We decided that we should put on a few late night shopping events, to coincide with the launch of our discount vouchers which have been in the newspapers and on our email newsletter. As one of our staff members has a super-talented and even more enthusiastic blues guitar playing boyfriend, we thought we'd add a little free live music for our late-night shoppers to enjoy.

The night was a great success, and a lot of fun was had by all! We were very lucky that the storms which were literally circling us, stayed away.

Drew and Matt putting on a great show for us at the store

We are doing more of these music nights - Lose the Saturday Blues with Rhythm & Ribs @Lovely Manors - this Saturday 24th September, and Saturday 8th & 22nd October. We will have the same bands as last time, 'Drew Kiniry & Matt Pollhammer', and 'Reserved for Judges'. It's great that we can showcase this young local talent. Come along, bring a chair and some refreshments and enjoy the music. Oh, and don't forget your dancing shoes! It's FREE, and it'll be totally fabulous! We're hoping to keep doing the nights, moving them inside when the weather forces it...

This weekend was busy too....we attended the Manor Tavern Tomato Festival, which was rescheduled after being blown/washed out by Hurricane Irene. The later date meant that there weren't many tomatoes around, but it was a success anyway!

Karen took a selection of our fairy garden goodies to set up a stand and represent Lovely Manors at the Tavern. She did a great job setting up, and the table looked great...

Karen did a great job of representing Lovely Manors at the Manor Tavern Tomato Festival this weekend!

Next to organize (aside from the ongoing musical interludes) is our Flea Market! We are hosting a flea market on the first weekend in October, 1st & 2nd. We are still looking for vendors so contact us if you're interested. We are gathering great things to sell...we think that we may take up rather a lot of space in the lot.

Looking ahead, we have lots of Halloween goodies in store. Jo has put candy corn in various beautiful displays around the store. The staff are not so sure it was a good idea. It is nigh on impossible to stop eating it once you start. A sugar buzz all day long for some of us!

Some of the cute Lori Mitchell collectible Halloween figurines which have just come into the store...

We are also planning on dressing up through Halloween weekend, so I expect you'll all be waiting to see the photos from THAT one!

In a few weeks we will be welcoming a local Art Group to the store. They are going to be using the Attic Room (our upstairs sales area) to show and sell some of their work. We're really looking forward to hosting them, and are excited to see what they will be displaying. To make room for Art in the Attic, we are having a great big SALE. Everything upstairs is 50% off, and there are some great bargains to be had. Who doesn't love a bargain?!

We'll update you with more 'Goings-On' from the Garden & Gift Store soon....until then, we hope to see you at our music event this weekend.

Lose the Saturday Blues with Rhythm and Ribs @Lovely Manors!

Don't miss it! There is no rain date so if the weather is bad, just come along to the next one.
Bring a chair and some refreshments and eat at the Beefshack...by Charcoal Deli. The store will be open late too so you can browse whilst you listen to the music!