Went to a couple of great sales today. It's been a little while since I went to a yard sale, but I'm up even earlier than usual these days (housebreaking a puppy, you know). Also, I've been inspired by the finds of friend and artist/blogger, Chris Murray, who has only recently been bitten by the flea market/junk shop bug. Check out her finds and wonderful paintings
here.
First stop, St. Paul's Episcopal Church sale.
Had a nice chat with friends, Chris and Jessie, who were working the sale. Running into either of these ladies is always such a day brightener, so already I'm glad to have set out early, but also found some goodies. Bought a Staffordshire teapot, embroidered linens, a Baltimore plate and a set of small Hall Pottery bowls. FUN!
We moseyed down the road a bit to another community sale and SQUEEEE! If you frequent yard sales, you know that sometimes you see nothing but a sad bit of junk, and other times you see the treasures that make you squeal.. Today was one of those days. Found a lovely old, and beautifully rusted hanging planter, a boat paddle identical to the one we just attached to our newly painted shed. Having said, as we attached it, we really need to find another of these. Bought a red polka dot mixing bowl to use with my red Fiestaware, a street sign to add to my metal sign collection in the barn, and a PINK enamelware tub. Yes, I said pink, and I can just see it filled to overflowing with white petunias or....a puppy. That works.
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| Scout checks out the loot. |
Having spent our last dollar, it was time to mosey to an ATM. Met this little family along the way...
Then home, to have a cup of tea on the patio and open the last tin of shortbread from our London trip.
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| Nigel attempting to levitate the biscuit tin with his eyeballs. |
Not quite finished with the moseying, we set off again for a stop at the Ace hardware, a browse through Bay Country Antiques, and lunch at the Hot Spot. Hot Spot is a gourmet hot dog and beach fry place that opened about a year ago in Cambridge. Hadn't checked it out (don't usually eat red meat or hot dogs), but we'd heard some good things and decided to give it a try. Had a turkey dog that was actually very good! They do veggie dogs, as well. Also, I'm ashamed to admit we shared a milkshake. It was delicious!
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| California turkey dog and beach fries at the Hot Spot |
Done with the moseying, it's time to do barn chores and spend some quality time with the pups. Hope you're finding fun things to do today. XO
