Treasures Found on A Rainy Day

It was a cold, rainy Saturday here in Birmingham. Not a good day for garage sales. I decided to check out my favorite place, "Deb's Curiosity Shop," on Crestwood Blvd. There was a big, wet draping sign out front that said "Going Out of Business Sale."

SALE, good. GOING, not so good. I walked in and pointed to the sign and said, "Is that true?" Much to my dismay, Deb confirmed the bad news. Due to health problems, financial problems etc. etc., she has decided to close her shop permanently. SO SAD.

I walked around, picked up a few(?) things and took some pictures to commemorate the occasion. If you live in the B'ham area you REALLY need to get in there this week! She will be open on Thursday, Friday and Saturday next week and that's it. There are great deals to be found and she still has tons of stuff!

Here's a sampling of the kind of treasures to be found there - stop drooling, drop what you're doing and get over there!

I have two of these little hen on a nest dishes... do I need one more?

This pretty soup tureen stopped me for a moment...


Deb has lots of blue and white, carnival glass and crystal...

Trunks upon Trunks!

A beautiful needlepoint chair and two antique soda chairs next to it.

I'm a sucker for chairs AND needlepoint.

For some reason, I thought of Rhoda when I saw this...

These pretty lamps spoke to me too...

Magnolias are so classic and the frames are pretty too.

I think this little bunny needs a friend... and the rocking horse too!


I didn't get this pretty blue bird, but he's MINE!


Isn't this adorable!? It's a wine rack!! You can even hang it on a wall!



Now doesn't THIS bring back memories?!
Wish I had room for it!

Now, I know you want to see what I DID bring home! Just a few things, but they sure do brighten a rainy day!

A cheap little glass pitcher to put my flowers in.

Another needlepoint pillow for my collection

Robins! Because it's SPRING!

Crewel (for me) and two crocheted butterflies(for my friend).

A chippy wire Easter basket and two hand painted wooden paddles.

LOVE the colors!

Whatever you did today, I hope you had as much fun as I did! Now I just have to figure out how I'm going to display my "new" treasures. I'm sure I'll find some place to put them all!

Empty Fridge

I guess I'll need to go grocery shopping soon. I really don't like to go food shopping, can you tell? Having little food in the house forces me to be creative when I'm hungry. Last night I had some cheese, the last little cup of mixed fruit and some leftover morning coffee reheated in the microwave. It was enough after my drive through lunch at McDonalds.

I went to bed last night at 7:30 pm to the sound of rumbling thunder and rain pattering on the windows. More rain this morning. The weather man is saying it might snow tonight? It would be fun to see some snow on the ground here in central Alabama. The daffodils have made their debut and the forsythias are blooming. Spring is coming - after the rain.

I woke up at 3:30 today after a good night's sleep. My thoughts are jumbled and my "to-do" list is long. Wonder if I'll get anything accomplished today?

I've been having trouble relating to a co-worker. Our personalities just don't click. I try to be understanding. She's a single mom, working full time and going to school. Her teenage son is driving her crazy too. When she comes in to work I never know what to expect. The other day her first words to me were so hateful. The day went downhill from there. This morning one of my first thoughts was of her. How can I "fix" our relationship? Perhaps it's just not meant to be...

Another thought I had was of a dear man I worked with at my kids Christian school. He got up every morning at 4 am just to pray. He prayed for two hours every morning. Maybe I should take some time to pray for my friend. Prayer changes things.

I've spent quite a while here this morning just reading and stumbling around on the blogs. I found a new one or two that inspire me. More projects come to mind, but what about all of the projects I've already started or plan to start? Why do I keep buying supplies and piling up ideas while not really getting anything accomplished?

I really need to go grocery shopping today. I have my list made. I need to eat. I should clean my house. I want to go find some plate hangers for my dining room. I need a haircut but it's 5:30 am and no stores are open yet.

The rain has quieted down. All I hear now is my clock ticking and Dylan the daschund snoring here beside me. Guess I'll go get another cup of coffee...

Let's get real!

True confessions this morning. I do not live in a clean house! I spend way to much time blogging! I spend way too much time on Facebook! I haven't cleaned my bathroom for two weeks! I didn't make my bed today! I let my laundry pile up until I have nothing to wear! My dogs are constantly peeing and pooping in the house! I haven't cleaned out or washed my car in months! The past two Saturdays I didn't change out of my pjs all day and I might do the same today!
Looks like Nugget was up on the dining room table again?
I shudder to think what might be growing behind the toilet?!
Not enough laundry to worry about yet...
I might just go back to bed!