Do you like thrift stores? My family and I do. I love going from thrift store to thrift store, rummaging through bags and boxes to find treasures. Sometimes we leave empty handed. Sometimes we hit pay dirt.
This past weekend was a long one for us. Sort of a mini, at-home vacation. It was our 19th wedding anniversary. Our girls decided to order pizza for themselves and have a "sister day", and hubby and I spent a lazy couple of days sleeping in, then him serving me breakfast in bed, (Yes, he's a great guy! Yes, I think I'll keep him!), and then spending our days holding hands, having a nice drive and enjoying the sunny weather, and treasure hunting.
Out of the four stores we visited during our long weekend, I did manage to find some treasures. Two books on Medjugorje, and some 'small' items... including some incense, decorative curtain rods, and a small cabinet that Mark will put up for me. Here's my favorite find of all:
Anchor Hocking "Savannah" casserole, in perfect condition. I was thrilled. They don't make these any more... not sure, but I believe they made these in the 80s. Not that I'm an authority or anything. Trust me, I'm not. :)
I also found a pink, natural salt rock tea light candle holder. I've been wanting one. :) The one I picked up is very similar to this one:
My last 'favorite item' is something to keep me busy.
You may not can tell, but this is actually a dozen skeins of yarn, plus a large roll of purple ribbon. Be proud of me.. I refrained from openly doing a "happy dance" right there in the store. Haha!
This past weekend was a long one for us. Sort of a mini, at-home vacation. It was our 19th wedding anniversary. Our girls decided to order pizza for themselves and have a "sister day", and hubby and I spent a lazy couple of days sleeping in, then him serving me breakfast in bed, (Yes, he's a great guy! Yes, I think I'll keep him!), and then spending our days holding hands, having a nice drive and enjoying the sunny weather, and treasure hunting.
Out of the four stores we visited during our long weekend, I did manage to find some treasures. Two books on Medjugorje, and some 'small' items... including some incense, decorative curtain rods, and a small cabinet that Mark will put up for me. Here's my favorite find of all:
I also found a pink, natural salt rock tea light candle holder. I've been wanting one. :) The one I picked up is very similar to this one:
My last 'favorite item' is something to keep me busy.
You may not can tell, but this is actually a dozen skeins of yarn, plus a large roll of purple ribbon. Be proud of me.. I refrained from openly doing a "happy dance" right there in the store. Haha!
Susan,
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary! Did you get married on my birthday, 30th April? I should have remembered sooner. Sounds like you had a very happy day together.
I love your treasures! It's great fun looking in second-hand shops. I used to do it all the time when we lived in town. I bought so many bargains the house became cluttered. Periodically I had to sort through our belongings, and then return those things I didn't really need, back to the charity shops.
What are you going to knit with that wonderful pile of yarn?
Thanks for commenting Sue! Yes, we had a lovely day. I was pleased with all the goodies we found. :)
DeleteWhen I get too many "pretties" that I've collected, I either donate them all back, or give them away.. otherwise I can get over-run with them! :)
My yarn will be made into hats. Hahaha I really need to learn to make other things instead of just hats all the time. :)