As with everyone I am sick of the weather. I live in the central plains where winters are tough. We have had two blizzards, two ice storms and three or four snow storms. Temperatures were anywhere from 32 degree below zero to 25 degree above zero. WHAT did you say about global warming?!! I am just going to show you a couple picture of the road after they spent three days getting it open. This is in town! You get the picture! No pun intended.
Usually, I spend the time on projects and planning Spring yard work. Today the sun was shining and the temp was 32, so I decided to visit the three Thrift Shops and two Junk Shops. I keep my eye out for ideas, bargains and things I collect. At every stop I usually see several people I know, so these trips are sort of a social event. I always see one gal that looks for designer clothes, so I get the scoop on whats hot in used clothing. One friend is always looking for jewelry, hoping to find a sleeper! ( That's antique people's jargon for an item unnoticed to be of worth.) Then there is this one guy that is always there getting figurines and glassware. He gives us all the latest gossip of the town! Fun! Sometimes I visit with the Ebay lady looking for anything unusual.
Things I got: Five foot roll of rusty stars -great craft component.
Two books of clip art - can use that on my blog maybe
or card making.
or card making.
Two childrens books - good for grand kids
A large china hutch from the 1950's - Hubby can paint it
this spring. (then I'll repurpose it).
A large china hutch from the 1950's - Hubby can paint it
this spring. (then I'll repurpose it).
A large pottery pot for flowers on patio.
If you haven't ever done this, then you should, it's really an adventure!
