It's all about the hunt...

On Sunday, my mom, sister, and my walking cast, braved 94 degrees to hit the Allegan Antique market.

It was worth the sweat and very swollen foot.
I didn't bring this child's tea cart home (but I wish I would have). 

These are the goodies that ended up in the back of my van...

Another children's party game book (I found a couple of cute ideas that I can use for Josie's upcoming birthday party) and a flower frog.  I can't have enough of those frogs for displaying photos and postcards.

I also couldn't resist these penny dolls.  Don't you just love the sweet little Asian girl and Indian princess?

I also got this child-size wooden ironing board for a song.  I'm planning on hanging it up in my laundry room.  It'll be perfect near my washboards and doll clothes.

I have a shelf that runs the width of our sunroom that I'm going to fill with summer decor and I thought all these pieces of miniature furniture would add a fun touch.



I also brought home a few more goodies that I'm going to use in an upcoming belated birthday give-away.   Be sure to keep checking back.  Happy thrifting!!

20 years ago today...

...I was fresh out of graduate school, we had relocated back across the state for new jobs, we were settling into our first apartment, and we were getting married!

 

 Happy Anniversary, Chris.

20 years later, you still make it so easy to love you.

Memorial weekend treats...

So, do you have any special plans for Memorial weekend? 
Never one to miss an opportunity for decorating, I was happy to
dig out one of my favorite Magpie Ethel purchases this morning. 

Aside from my big outing at the Allegan Antique market
on Sunday with my mom and sister, the rest of the weekend
is going to be spent outside (as much as the heat will allow us).  

The girls and I made a few special treats for the weekend.

A few years ago we made these patriotic cupcakes.

If you are looking for decorations,
don't forget Allsorts and her sweet
pinwheel and bunting printables.


Have a wonderful Memorial weekend.

XOXO

The Bingity-Bangity School Bus

It's Friday and I'm participating in Corey's Lil' Vintage Story Books Link Party.

Originally published in 1950 by Wonder Books, my story record album version was released in 1978.

Busby is a school bus who is nicknamed Bingity-Bangity because he's very noisy.


After being told that he rattles too much, he overhears plans to send him to the junk yard, so busby runs away.

In the excitement of his new found freedom, he ends up getting into an accident and rolls down a hill.

Soon, the worried school children go on a hunt and locate him. 

The town has a meeting to decide whether he should be fixed up.

The town members agree that he is still a good old bus and he ends up getting a beautiful restoration. 

A happy ending for everyone!
Don't forgot to visit Corey's blog for more great vintage books and illustrations. This is Corey's last vintage book party for a while.  She's taking a break for the summer. 

Speaking of breaks, we have only have 2 weeks left of school.  Woo hoo! 

Happy Birthday to ME!

I had every intention of having a birthday give-away ready on my actual birthday, but life (and lots of party preparations for my girls mixed in with my ongoing foot surgery recovery and returning to work full time) has gotten in the way this year. 

Viv sent my girls these faux cupcakes last year. Love them!

My mom, sister (and my walking cast) are headed to the Allegan Antique outdoor market this Sunday.   These pictures are from one of my favorite vendors Rhubarb Reign.

My hope is to come back from the antique market with a few goodies to share with my blogging friends. In the mean time, you might want to check out Thoroughly Modern Me and her Hostess Basket Give-away!


The celebrations continue!!!