To Go or Not To Go!

The week-end was quickly approaching and I continued to go back and forth.

Should we go to The Farm Chicks or shouldn't we?

We had gone last year and had a great time and since it fell on our anniversary week-end it was like a mini vacation.

Well, I decided not to!

I missed getting to look at everyone's wonderful things and rubbing elbows with fellow bloggers and friends, but what I saved on money going down there, I spent here at home.

I can't wait to see all the fabulous pictures from everyone that went to The Farm Chicks!

I did sign up for a sale on Friday and hit a few others after that.

Yesterday, we went back to various sales picking up furniture we had bought the previous day.

I'll share more about that in another post.

That was quite an event!

But for now here are a few of the items I picked up.

My #1 spotted more paper ribbon, and you know how I love that!

I was so excited to find this old box of curtain clips.

It doesn't take much to get me excited!

The old clock in the first photo was a fun find.

I kept that for my living room.

It's old metal and white, what a great combination!

I also found a few old umbrellas and an old suitcase.

I spotted this sweet print Friday morning.

But it was in the hands of another buyer.

I went back Sunday and, "Wow, it was there! Half price too!"

Here is a wonderful old trunk.

I actually saw this Saturday at an estate sale.

I decided not to buy it.

My #1 always cringes when I look at old trunks.

And I saw him cringing when I spotted it!

But then Saturday night I justified buying it.

It would be great for storing blankets, right?

So Sunday, if it was still there, I would purchase it!

It was!!!

Half price too!

I'm actually using it as a coffee table in the living room.

It goes great with the couches!

I think hubby likes it too!

Wow, this post is getting pretty long so I'll end it with this last picture.

Here is an old farm table we picked up.

It was crammed in a corner in the basement.

I didn't realize it was missing the drawer until we were hauling it out the next day.

I guess it's just another project for my sweetie!

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Thank you for stopping by!

Still Crazy After All These Years!

Today my #1 and I are celebrating our 24th wedding anniversary.

I have been so blessed to have such a great husband, friend and father to our son.

I wouldn't have wanted to take this journey with anyone else.

Still crazy (for you) after all these years!

It Makes Me Smile!

So, do you have things that you collect that don't cost a lot but you just like them?

Here is one of those items for me.

I guess I like the fact that it's old.

the pretty colors it came in...

the texture.....

the old labels on each end....

and that it's paper.

Old curli-cue ribbon.

I usually pick these up for a quarter.

This is just one of those things that makes me smile when I find them.

What inexpensive thing do you look for that brings a smile to your face?

I'd love to hear about it!

I Can't Stay Away! But Then Again Who Wants To?

Well, I seemed to pick up a lot of pink again this week-end.

I'm afraid I can't resist!

I found this sweet little wicker cradle on Sunday for half price.

I should say I saw it on Friday but didn't want to pay full price for it.

Half price sounded a lot better.

I just love all the wonderful details these vintage cradles have.

This one even rocks, you gotta love that!

Here is a pretty child's wool coat.

In pink too!

I got into a lot of vintage children's dresses.

I love all the old lace on them.

Here is a very shabby but sweet lamp shade.

If you saw my stash of tableclothes you'd think, "What does she need with one more?"

But this one was only $3.00 and pink too!

What would you do?

I hope your shopping endeavors were successful this week-end.

It's always fun to visit your blogs and see the wonderful vintage items you have found.

Thank you for stopping by!