junque la rue...foto shopping

As is the case with many American Families our disposable income well lets just say there really isn't much to dispose of currently.  However I love to spend part of my day  off browsing through a couple of local junque shoppes.

This past week I discovered my new favorite past time.   A wise person once said, Necessity is the mother of invention!    I invented a new way to shop.  It is a lot like window shopping but I get to take something home with me.  I went foto shopping! 

 I took $20 and my camera to the local junque shoppe.  The idea was to shop with my camera.  I took pictures of everything I would buy if money were no object or at least if it was more readily available. 

I had a blast! 

This is one of my favorite finds of the day!  The tag read "old french dough riser".  I have never seen one before.  I hope it's still there the next time I stop by and I have a little more cash in hand. 

Check back for more of my foto shopping finds!

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I will be joining White Wednesday!

homer laughlin china...sweet demi

I stumbled on these sweet little demi cups and saucers from Homer Laughlin on a clearance table at an antiques store falling victim to the poor economy. 

I didn't know anything about Homer Laughlin China before picking these up and I don't know much more now.  I have not been able to locate this particular HL mark or this particular style on the Internet. 

If you have any information on these sweet little demi's or know of a good Internet source I would appreciate being pointed in the right direction. 

Trimming the Tree!

I have been a bit busy decorating our home and trimming our Christmas Tree.  This will be our first Christmas in our new home and I am enjoying finding new places and ways to display years of collecting.  The theme for our tree began with an idea from the girls over at The French Flea.  It is a natural white Christmas with a splash of color. 

A house is just a house, it takes memories to make it a home.  This will be the first of many Christmas memories.  Merry Christmas to you and yours!

Ladies, Brunch is Served!

I began blogging this past March as a way to deal with the emotions of moving from our cozy little house in the suburbs to our new home in the country. 

Several of the ladies I work with have been following my blog, over at WordPress, as we built our new house and have expressed an interest in coming out to see the end result. 

I feel kinda odd inviting people over to look at our house.  But they asked for it...so about a month ago I decided it would be fun to have them over for brunch.  I also decided to host a trunk show at the same time to help ease the self imposed awkwardness of having people checking out our new nest. 

We are not completely moved in, there are dozens of boxes in the garage that still need going through.  Also, There are several boxes that need to be stored in the attic, but the attic is in the process of being decked.  There are candle holders without candles, pictures that haven't been hung.  There is also a missing box of antique wall mirrors.  Which I am desperately looking for and has added to the chaos in the garage. 

I don't think anyone who is coming to visit this week will care one way or the other about the unpacked boxes or the huge mess in the garage.  For that I am thankful!

The Brunch Menu:

Goat Cheese and Fig Sandwiches 

Blueberry Muffins

Fresh Berries with Cream

Chicken Salad on Croissants

Cheese Broccoli Soup

Pumpkin Bread smeared with Cream Cheese

Coffee

Orange Juice & Sweet Tea

the house that pottery barn inspired...it's a great day

The Dining Room table was inspired by my favorite catalog... Pottery Barn!

It's a great day when...the Pottery Barn Catalog arrives in the mail. 


It's a great day when...I find the page with the design layout that is going to be the inspiration for my seasonal decor.


It's a great day when... I can see my ideas begin to take shape.


It's a great day when...the project is completed. 


It's a great day when... I find a blogger with a kindred spirit.


It's a great day when...that blogger is offering a free $50 gift card to PB, to do what I enjoy doing which is to follow her blog, share her blog and blog about her blog and giveaway. 


So to my PB kindred spirit I say thank you for a great day!


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