Do you love old furniture and accessories? I sure do and always have. I just try to imagine the history of each special piece. Our family business is selling some of what we collect. It’s such a rush to find old treasures. Quite often it’s hard to sell what we find and every now and then I find a piece that will stay with us forever. This antique rocking horse is one of them. I was thrilled to find it. It’s missing it’s head and the paint is pretty much worn off, but I’m in love.
Happy Summer Everyone!
I haven’t collected a lot of 4th of July decor items throughout my life. I mainly decorate with item I already have that are red, white, and blue. Throw a few flags in and I’m done decorating. This year I thought I would take it a bit further and make this:
(I hope you don’t mind, but this post has an overabundance of photos.)
We have an obsession in our family. I think a good obsession. Shopping in thrift stores! To me it’s the thrill of the hunt and saving money. I have a routine I follow when I go because there are a lot of people who shop there who look for the same kinds of things I do, so it’s all about speed in my mind. I go in the order of most importance for the things I want. That will be different for everyone. I’ve gotten to the point where I can scan the aisles pretty quickly, but I know there are times that I miss things. If I have time I will slow down or go through for a second time. Here’s my typical routine:
First, I take a peek into the collectible area. Most every thrift store I’ve been to has one. I am a vintage and collectible dealer so I look for a good deal there. If something seems high in price check the date on the tag. If it’s been sitting in the cabinet for a while they may lower the price for you. (“May” is the magic word.)
A lot of our picnics and BBQ’s are impromptu and spur of the moment ideas. We would grab our paper supplies and throw them in a grocery sack and off we’d go or we would take an arm load of supplies to the backyard and then when the wind would catch napkins, etc. it would be a constant chase around the yard. Know the feeling?
I found this wooden tool box at the thrift store and decided it was the perfect size for a picnic supply caddy.
