Under The Arbour

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29 Maple Street
Ringgold, Ga 30736
706-965-7290

Open Wednesday-Friday
11-2

Exit 348 N on Hwy 151, turn right beside KFC onto Lafayette St. .08 mile- left on Maple St.

We're in the cute little house

Farewell To summer

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School has started in Georgia, and that always signals the end of summer even though fall is officially a month away. Most of us Georgians are looking forward to the cooler temperatures of autumn since we have suffered a heat wave combined by drought.

Fall brings new possibilites in the world of decorating. We seem to be energized and ready for changes in our homes. The colors of fall are so warm and beautiful. As the trees begin to take on that barely visible hint of color we homemakers feel the "itch" to change some things around, to add some touches of the new season to the interiors, and to begin to look ahead to the holiday seasons quickly approaching.

Watch for pictures of exciting new primitives, hand-mades, and fall decorating touches.

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Ready to sell, sell, sell!!

Oh well, maybe I'll just do something else!

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Summer decorating!!!!

We have made some wonderful friends at this show. These are some of our favorites --- we look forward to seeing them every spring and fall.

Busy, busy --- we love it!

John --- is he lost?!?

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Briley is happy about the sales at the antique show!

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Antique show in May

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Our family - minus Jonathan and his family who live in Texas. This is the most precious gift that God ever gave me apart from my salvation.

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Briley in her first Easter bonnet. Grandma insisted that she have one because her mommy and her Aunt Susan wore bonnets when they were babies. Note her bracelet. This girl knows how to dress up!

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Dane getting ready to give Briley a kiss.

They would be such good buddies if they lived closer.

Dane and I sing "Ten Little Indians" and count his "piggies". He is showing Briley how it is done.

Baby Briley has "piggies", too.

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Briley Gail visits with Dane

Nathan, our hero, just returned from Afghan. We are so thankful for God's protection.
First Cousins

Amanda (who was our family "baby" before Briley joined us)

Abby and cousin Briley

Briley with her beautiful mommy, Paula

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I hope you are enjoying this beautiful spring weather. Today has been just perfect here in my little corner of the world. This is such a special time of year, the week before Easter. Those of us who are christians know that this is so much more than just a holiday. This is the day we celebrate the resurrection of our saviour. He willingly went to the cross and shed his blood for the remission of my sins as well as yours. As his body was laid in that borrowed tomb no doubt there was much sorrow among those who knew and loved him and had ministered with him. But ---- then came the morning! As the two Marys came to the tomb to anoint the body of Jesus they found that the stone had been rolled away, and they saw an angel sitting upon it. The angel said to them, "Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified. He is not here; for he is risen, as he said". Matthew 28: 5-6

My prayer for you is that you know this saviour personally as I do. I am absolutely sure that when I die I will go to heaven, not because of anything that I have done but because of what Jesus did for me. If you cannot say this with complete assurance then let me invite you to ask Jesus to forgive you of your sins and to save your soul. He will !

Happy Easter ---- I hope that you have a wonderful celebration with those you love, and I pray that we all will remember exactly what this time of celebration means.

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Just a few of our new items for you spring decorating

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So cute hanging from a cupboard door.

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Hand-made bunnies

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TOO CUTE!

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Great one-of-a-kind treasures to make your home say, "Welcome Spring!"

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New "Penny Rugs" add so much color and warmth to a table top. Cute little hand-made angel "ornie", and note the prim battery operated candle. Glad to finally have these in stock.

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We are all ready for spring at Under The Arbour. Mother nature keeps teasing us with a beautiful, warm day followed by a dreary, rainy, cool day. Guess for now we will have to be content to wait. Spring will finally arrive to stay for sure. We have lots of new "treasures" to help you get ready to usher in the season. We have spring wreaths, candles, candle holders, new battery operated taper candles, penny rugs, hand-mades, garden goodies, and more. Drop by to get inspired.

Plan to enjoy lunch when you visit. Cranberry Cupboard Tearoom is now serving delicious lunches on Wednesday - Saturday 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Reservations are not necessary unless you have a party of 6 or more. The food is great, service is impeccable, and you already know how nice we all are!! You can enjoy quiche, soup, sandwiches, salads, hot tea, iced tea, coffee, and the absolute best desserts you will find anywhere. Everything on the menu is home-made here in Susan's kitchen.

We look forward to your visit.

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Primitive shoe shine box. Great color!

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Since I really like anything that has drawers, this is my kind of piece. So many uses. I can see it on a kitchen counter filled with special things and all that wonderful display space on top.

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Choices, choices, choices --- how to decide?!?

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Such a pretty little chest. Beautiful old platter, and I just love the new candle holders that we have. They add just that little special "touch" to your decor.

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Nice size pine chest. Drawer has dividers - so neat! Lots of storage in the bottom.

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Love this! English wicker shopping cart

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Beautiful primitive lift top desk

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Briley says "hello" to all her friends at Under The Arbour

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Briley is now 5 months old and is a little doll.

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"Miss Butterbean" Briley Gail

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Miss Briley Gail is getting to be a big girl.

Under the Arbour news Article

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Check us out in the Times Free Press.

SPRING

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Can spring really be coming? After a long, snowy, cold winter I think we are all ready for a new season. With the new season comes change at UNDER THE ARBOUR. I am so happy and excited to announce that my daughter, Susan Chambers, will be opening CRANBERRY CUPBOARD TEAROOM at the shop on March 19th.

The tearoom will serve lunch Wednesday through Saturday 11:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M. You can enjoy delicious sandwiches, salads, coffee, iced tea, hot tea, and the most incredible desserts you will find anywhere. Reservations are not required for small parties, however please call ahead for groups of 6 or more. (706-965-7290)

PLEASE JOIN US IN CELEBRATING THE SEASON AT OUR SPRING OPEN HOUSE
MARCH 17 - 20

March 17 we will open at 3:00 P.M. with free tearoom tastings 3 - 8
March 18 - 20 10:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.

Tell a friend or two and bring them with you!

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Beautiful full size bed 1800's

Dane My little "mascot"

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Dane, our little great grandson, is
getting to be a "big boy". He loves
being at the shop and helping the
ladies. Since he has grown up around
the shop he feels right at home.

New Year

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Even though the cold winds blow outside we are beginning to think "Spring" at the shop. Garden goodies will begin to show up soon, and the yard surrounding the shop will come alive with signs of a new season. If you love to decorate the outside of your home as well as the inside be sure to stop by often to see what is new.

Hope you enjoy these candid shots of our family. The best part of the Christmas season was spending time with those we love so very much.

I hope to do better with the postings this year, but as you can see I did not start well. Thanks so much for stopping by to read my thoughts, see my family, and get a small glimpse of my shop.

Oscar our #2 C.E.O.

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Dane loves gifts!

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Briley with Mommy "chillin"!

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Grandpa and Briley enjoying some "quiet time".

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What a wonderful season we are entering into. May Christ, the true spirit of the season fill your lives and your homes this year as we celebrate the birth of our Saviour. Amidst all the excitement, the sounds, the "busyness", the commercialism, the spending, the get-togethers, and all the other trappings let's pause to reflect on the reason for the celebration. Christmas is the birthday of a King!

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COME ON IN - WE'RE SO GLAD YOU'RE HERE! IT'S CHRISTMAS TIME

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All you need to make your holidays bright, and you won't have to fight the crowds at the mall!

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We offer great items for decorating your home for Christmas as well as unique gift items.

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Our November Holiday Antique Market--- A Fun Day --- Thanks to all who participated

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NEW TREASURES FOR YOUR HOME

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Great Lance jar---- needs a lid

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Beautiful baby picture

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Do you think this is all we do while Briley is visiting? You're right! We're old enough to realize that these moments pass all too quickly, and we can never reclaim them. We seize every opportunity.

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Precious family moments captured on film

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Briley is mad at her mommy ------

I'm sure Paula did something wrong!

Briley's mommy will hate me for this!

No matter ----- she knows that she has taken second place now.

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Briley is getting ready to go shopping with Mommy and Gran. Notice her mouse ears and the little mouse in her pocket. She is just adorable!

Miss Briley Gail

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"Miss Briley" just LOVES getting all
dressed up. Here she is getting ready
for church, and she can't wait to go.

Briley Gail "Butterbean"

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Briley

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Butterbean

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Miss Briley Gail

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"Butterbean" Briley Gail Wadsworth

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This is Miss Butterbean that we have been waiting for. I am still in South Carolina spoiling her like a good Grandma should.

Briley

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Lovely picture of the season

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We returned from the show tired and weary as usual. It was a great show. The weather was absolutely beautiful, and the crowds were the largest we have seen since we have been doing the show. We were quite surprised to look up Saturday morning to see Paula & Greg coming in. Paula just could not stand to miss the excitement so they decided to come since Butterbean was behaving. Luckily we did not have to birth a baby even though several of the dealers had offered their assistance just in case!
We were very glad to see them ---- of course because we love them ------ but also because they are a lot of help.

As of today we are still awaiting the arrival of our new granddaughter so the shop is open during our normal business hours.

Mark you calendars for Saturday November 14. We will be having our Christmas Open House and our second antique market on the grounds surrounding the shop. Several quality dealers will join us for this event. You don't want to miss it.

We have lots of new candles, melting tarts, and tart warmers. These make your home smell so warm and welcoming. They also make good Christmas gifts.

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Cabinet Sold

Vintage voting box. This is a picture from the past. Would make a nice wood box beside your fireplace.

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One-of-a-kind way to display a colorful tablecloth!

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New Treasures For Your Home

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I thought that you needed to see this picture twice!

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October "Happenings"

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Welcome Fall! Rain has been the order of the day here in Ringgold. Thankfully we have not had any damage, but so many people around us have suffered property damage and even loss of life. Our hearts go out to all of those who have been adversely touched by the floods.

October is a very busy month for us. We begin the month with an antique show which takes us out of town for a few days. The store will be closed next week --- Sept 30 - Oct 2 while we are away. We plan to re-open on Wed Oct 7, but our "Miss Butterbean's" plans will dictate our lives for the next several weeks.

Butterbean is due to arrive on October 19 which is her Daddy's birthday. Of course babies have a way of arriving when they want to, not especially when the doctor says they will or when everyone else thinks it is convenient for them to come.

For the next few weeks I will be at Butterbean's bidding. I plan to go to South Carolina to be with our daughter when the baby comes, and I will stay as long as Paula needs me afterward. So the shop will be open when I am here, and it will be closed when I am out of town. Since I don't know exactly the schedule of events, I will be posting my whereabouts on e-mail and my blog. If you plan to vist the shop please check your e-mail or call before you make a trip. The store number is 706-965-7290 and my cell number is 423-596-0987.

I know that a store should always be open during regular hours, but since I am a "one woman show" I have no choice but to close when I cannot be here. I do thank you so much for your understanding, and I know that all of you who are my loyal customers and friends will understand.

I covet your prayers for Paula during this time. God has been so good to her - she has not had any serious problems and has thoroughly enjoyed the pregnancy. We are so thankful for this blessed answer to prayer, and we cannot wait to hold this little miracle in our arms. "Groovy Gran" needs your prayers, too. Susan - our caterer daughter - says that Paula and I are going to be 2 old women trying to take care of a new baby. She's pretty blunt, but there is a lot of truth to that. It's been a long time since I have cared for a newborn!

Thanks to each one of you - my customers and my friends!!!

Thought for today

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"I am only one, but I AM ONE. I cannot do everything, but I can do something. And I will not let what I cannot do interfere with what I CAN DO." __ Edward Everett Hale

THE GATHERING SEASON

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As the first day of autumn approaches we begin the process of "gathering in" both physically and mentally. There is a change in the way the sunlight filters through the windows of our homes, and suddenly we notice that the air is a little cooler. The trees begin to take on just a hint of those beautiful colors that we look forward to this season. We realize that it is time to get our homes ready for this beautiful time of year.

We've decorated here at UNDER THE ARBOUR, and we're all ready to help you "cozy up" at your house. Whether you need some new treasures or just some decorating advice we are here to help. A new service that we now offer is HOME STYLING ----- we'll come to your home to help you with your decorating dilemas. Be sure to ask about this service.

Please join us on SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 12 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. as we celebrate our FALL OPEN HOUSE. There will be special sales, new treasures, food, and lots of fun! Hope to see you.

WELCOME!!!!! Come on in.

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"HAPPY FALL Y'ALL"

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Harvest Table Nothing says "fall" any better!

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Good help is hard to find

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This is Oscar doing what he does best!

He eventually fell off the stool

My Two "Men" Working!

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These two are very serious about their work!

They are quite a team.

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How quickly these innocent days will pass

They are definitely "on the same page"!

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FINALLY!!! They bring in the furniture

Getting the job done!

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Everybody needs good help like this

They work cheap

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Wonderful painted two piece cupboard

Love the shelves on top- so much display space

Notice the deep drawers on the base

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Small primitive table

NEW GOODS

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Cute small cupboard top

Hang on the wall or use on table

A Joyful Day

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What a joy it was for us to join together with family and friends to celebrate the coming of our new granddaughter. This is our daughter, Paula who was never supposed to have children. How thankful we are that our heavenly father does not concern himself with "worldly wisdom". He had a perfect plan for Paula, and He knew exactly when the time would be right for her to have a precious little baby.

If you have ever doubted that God answers prayer, we can tell you for sure that He absolutely does. His timing may not be ours, and His answer may not be exactly what we want to hear, but He never makes a mistake.

Our prayer is that this miracle in our family will be a blessing and encouragement to all who read our story. If you do not know the Lord as your saviour we invite you to trust Him now. It is very simple. The Bible says, "For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved." Romans 10:13

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"JEWELS" OF THE FAMILY

"Me" Mom, Gran, Great Gran

Paula our baby girl and soon to be Mommie

Susan our first born

Abby the middle child

Amanda our baby grandchild ( for just a little longer!)

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TABLE FIT FOR A PRINCESS

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"BUTTERBEAN'S" MOMMIE

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We have been blessed with a new greatgrandson. He is the son of our grandson, Jonathan and his wife, Kari. They live in Texas with their two beautiful little girls, Lilian and Livia. This new little one is not really little at all. He arrived weighing a hefty 9 lbs. 1 oz. How we wish they were closer to us so that we could hold him and love on him. Big sister Lily is doing a good job holding baby brother. She starts to first grade in a few days and is such a smart girl.

What a precious blessing our family is to us- each one of them!!!!!

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The dog days of summer have arrived with a vengeance here in Ringgold, Georgia. It is just too hot to step outside unless it is absolutely necessary. My husband drives a school bus, and my heart goes out to him and the young people who ride his bus. He is not lucky enough to have an air conditioned bus so the heat and humidity are almost unbearable. What happened to the "good old days" of starting school after Labor Day?

Since it is too hot to be outside why not come by Under The Arbour for a little shopping fun. It's cool inside and we have lots of new items for you to see. We are always happy to have you drop by whether you just visit and browse or make a purchase. Our customers are our friends!

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Love This! Food Chopper Lamp

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Miss "Lily Lou"

Adorable handmade rabbit

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SOLD

Such a cute little cabinet ------ lots of uses

August Merchandise

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SOLD