
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
These shoes....

Sunday, January 27, 2008
C's





I need to go for now. I hope everyone has had a wonderful weekend.
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Vintage Aprons



Here are a few more. These colors really don't go anywhere in my house, but I just think they are fun. The sheer apron on the right is not the typical style I go for. That one is special because it belonged to my Grandma. I remember her wearing it when we would go to their house for Sunday dinner. Good memories.
Now for the boring stuff. I got my house cleaned yesterday. It's the first time I've ever paid someone to clean for me. Not that I'm against that, believe me. If I could afford it I would do it every week. Have I ever mentioned that I hate cleaning? I'm sure I have. Anyway, they were here for a loooong time. They did a good job of cleaning. There is just one problem. They didn't put things back where they were. All my shelves are in disarray. The things on top my cabinets aren't quite right. The trashcans were moved. I now have to go from room to room and rearrange things. Oh, well. At least they are clean.
The realtor is coming on Friday morning. I hate that, but I guess it will be good to just "get it over with." I'm nervous about how long it will take to sell. Or will it sell quickly and we will be without a place to go? (I doubt that.) What if we can't get enough $ out of it? The biggest worry - keeping the place clean. Have I mentioned that I hate to clean? Oh yeah, just did that. Now the three kids and I will have to keep the place looking nice all the time. Not gonna be fun!
Sunday, January 20, 2008
The Problem With Thrifting
Got a little sidetracked there. Back to the title of this post. I have been getting a little "clearing out" done. As I get a few boxes together, I make a trip to the thrift store to donate the things I don't want to move. The problem is that I can't make a trip to the thrift store without actually shopping. No way can I just drop a few boxes off, get my receipt and drive away. So.....I go inside. I'll only be a few minutes. I probably won't buy anything. I just want to look.
Yesterday I bought this sweet little needlework piece. I love the egg basket.
And I bought this platter. It has some crazing, but it is so pretty.
I am buying things that I will have to pack and move, but I just can't help it. In my defense, I traded out the needlework piece for something else. I put the other piece in a box to donate. Which means I will have to make another trip to the thrift store. It's a vicious cycle!
I've had this for awhile, but I don't think I have blogged about it. When we decided to do the sports room for the boys I thought it would be fun to have some old pennants. I started looking each time I went shopping. My heart starting racing as I saw one peeking out from a pile. I could tell it was old, not a replica. Yeah! I pulled it out was quite surprised when I read it. Maybe not quite what we were looking for. Poultry judging is not exactly a sport. For $1 I brought it home anyway. Goes great with my chicken-themed kitchen!
Gotta run for now. I'll keep you updated on the cleaning (and the thrifting).
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
The Sports Room








Well, I need to get off the computer. I hope everyone is having a good week. It's half over!
Monday, January 14, 2008
Virtual Thrift Shopping - What I found!
Battered Women's Shelter Thrift Store - 50 cents each.
I plan on spray painting these keys black. I think they will make fun wall decor. They are metal and the smaller one is about a foot long.
Marva Thrift Store - 50 cents.
My kitchen is chickens/roosters, so I couldn't resist this sweet little measuring cup. Sure wish I could find a set of them. I'll have to keep checking back. You never know!
Marva Thrift Store - 50 cents.
Okay, this is actually a picture frame. I stuck the postcard under there just to get a better picture. Not sure if I will use it as a frame or just a little tray.
Marva Thrift Store - 29 cents.
I love writing paper even though I don't write on it as much anymore. I just like this little tablet.
Goodwill - 50 cents.
These are small file dividers. They will be fun to use in papercrafting.
Battered Women's Shelter Thrift Store - $2.00 (The most expensive item of the week!)
Hard to tell by the picture, but this is a pretty large dish. I will put it away until next fall.
Sunday, January 13, 2008
Virtual Thrift Shopping

Wednesday, January 9, 2008
Randomness





...they have a beautiful patina?! These aren't the usual shiny silver. They are a beautiful brownish copper. I like them. Does that make you worry about my mental state?
Actually, my mental state might be questionable lately. I mentioned Christmas cards earlier. Well, right before Christmas my husband accepted a new job, in a new town. I'm struggling with this one. I'm not ready to leave this place. Anyway, when I should have been writing the annual holiday letter and addressing envelopes, all I could think about were the upcoming changes. I've decided to postpone the letter until I know more about the move. That way I can update everyone on our new address, etc. Right now the plan is for Hubby to start the job at the end of this month. He will live in an apartment on campus and the kids and I will stay here and try to get the house sold. I really don't like to talk about it, so that is all I will say for now. I'll share more as I can.
Well, the guys are off to a Harlem Globetrotters game. Sweet Girl and I are home alone for the evening. She's not happy right now. I think she is tired. So am I. I think I will go snuggle with her on the couch for awhile. It will do us both some good, I'm sure.
Saturday, January 5, 2008
Snow Much Fun





Wednesday, January 2, 2008
Aprons for Christmas


