Tuesday Tidings

On Saturday,

I had time to take my mom to that funky little shop

that has all sorts of treasures to discover.

This is the signature item of the shoppe.

It has been used for several photo shoots,

including a wedding.

It is NOT for sale...

A collection of lampshades were very reasonably priced at $4 each.

Oodles of books, vintage and modern

can be found awaiting the next browser.

What a cute top for some lucky lil' girl.

Crystal lines the shelf here,

though most items are of a more practical nature.

What a handsome looking pitcher.

Mix-n-match china in a multitude of colors and patterns

just waiting for the right home.

Someday, one of these will grace my home.

Love those utilitarian Hoosiers!

Crocks and bowls can be used for so many different things.

Inside, outside, just about anywhere.

Isn't this an amazing set of dishes?

Jackpot!

One shelf is dedicated to a current interest of mine...

Here's the lil' beauty that came home with me.

Care to take a guess as to what this might be?

Maybe you need a better look.

Here's the inside.

The part with the holes in it lifts out,

if that's any clue.

If you're in the area, stop by 

Orchid Springs Curiousities & Antiques.

You might find something

you just can't live without!

Tuesday Tidings

While awaiting my hairdresser's next available appointment,

I strolled into this funky lil' shop in the same building.

Lookee what I found!

Not only did I scoop up this number,

but I found a whole shelf with aprons galore!

I'm not sure why I have this new fascination with them.

Something about them just feels so right to me.

It must be the practicality.

There's a true sense of purpose when I wear one

and think about the generations of women

who came before me,

donning their domestic garb.

My mom was the original Martha.

That woman could cook, clean and sew

like nobody's business.

She and my grandmother had a laundry in Paris

and they were independent business women

from the time Mom was young.

They always wore an apron to do their work.

How I wish I had some of those family heirlooms now.

I'll be back to that lil' funky place,

maybe even do a feature on it.

Don't you just love finding treasures in your own home town?