Wooden Paddle

Today I was able to leisurely stroll through three of my favorite thrift stores.

I found this nice wooden paddle. Not sure just what I will actually DO with it, but it seemed to fit into my wooden spoon collection nicely.


Connected to the paddle by a plastic loop was this thing.

What is it?

Maybe a nut cracker?

Thumb screw?

Hmmm.

She Finds What She Is Looking For

For years now I've wanted one of these "Mother" pictures.

I've found a few at antique malls for around $12.99 or so, but I didn't want one that badly.This one I picked up today at my local thrift store.

It was only a dollar.

It is nicely matted and is in a silver colored metal frame which for reasons I can no longer remember I cropped out of the picture (now i remember. it was on a red tablecloth which made the frame look an odd color).

Anyway..,

It was a year ago today that the events leading up to my mom's death on May 14 began.

I miss her.

Heidi

Found a very nice library copy of Heidi. Wow. With illustrations by Jessie Willcox Smith. I think it's time I read this again.

(if you need me, i'll be in the backyard.)

I've Been Wanting These!

Actually, I've been looking for old "Uncle Remus" books, but finding The Complete Tales was still a joy! And, the illustrations are lovely.

Since I collect all manner of Klutz books, I was happy to find two that I don't already have. Klutz books are so handy to have around when learning something new. My hope is that these books will get much use as the grandchildren grow.

Oh. And the Susan Branch "Baby Love" book? I've wanted it since it first came out. And since I know someone expecting a baby two months from today, I just may be giving it up for a good cause!

Happy Easter!

Found the old flower frog at Ditto in Holland today. Is $4.50 a good price for this? I was not sure. It did come with a dead bee in it.

Just in time to hold up my thrifted Easter greeting.

Blessings to you and yours -

From me and mine!

Lenox Swans

Went to Love's Treasures in Hudsonville today, where I found not one, but TWO Lenox swans.
I had one.
Now I have three, which as you know means that I now have a COLLECTION of tiny Lenox swans.
And for $2.50.
I sometimes feel that Love's Treasures is a bit high on some of their prices. But not on these!

Salt and Pepper

So many times I've passed on this set of salt and pepper shakers. My first pair I turned into tassels. Not sure yet if I shall do that again. Aren't they just the cutest? COULD it be possible to have too many of these? And just how many would too many be?