A Neighborhood Estate Sale

Wow…an estate sale right here in my very own neighborhood!! I usually have to scan the ads, make sure there is plenty of gas in the car, map-out my route, wake-up early and bribe the kids in order to attend an estate sale. Last Friday we were all in the car on our way to a craft fair when my eyes spotted that happy yellow estate sale sign along the side of the road!! Needless to say, I pulled-over immediately.

Although I probably spent more time admiring the lovely screened-in porch and landscaping at this home rather than studying the actual merchandise, I did find some lovely treasures…..at affordable prices.

Vintage Wilendur Tablecloth

Tammis Keefe Hanky

Great patterns.

I also found some holiday aprons, which I will be listing in my Lollishop for the July 25 Christmas Event.

As for the craft fair, I spotted a young girl crocheting at her booth, patiently awaiting customers.

I purchased this scented, crocheted flower from her. I think I’ll wind it around a pen.

A pretty rose from our garden.

Until next time........

Green Acres

Look at what I found as I sifted through some of my childhood belongings.

Paper dolls featuring Oliver and Lisa from Green Acres!!! (1968)

The clothes are made from the usual paper, but the dolls are made from that nice, thick cardboard with the shiny finish.

Obviously, their wardrobes have diminished a bit over the years.

Click here to visit a fun site that is devoted to Green Acres.

A cosmo from the yard.

See ya~

How's Your Attitude Today?

“Attitude is everything. Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you’ll be among the stars.”

-Author Unknown

Swimming Lessons

The artist of my blog has not produced too many masterpieces lately. He is upset with me because I have insisted that he enroll in swimming lessons this summer. These are the very first swimming lessons he has taken and.....they are not going very smoothly. Tears have been shed. Better days ahead.

The Perfect Hostess

The perfect hostess displays impeccable manners, provides delicious food and sets a beautiful table.

She makes lovely aprons

that coordinate with her placemats.

She is very detail-oriented.

These photos were taken from a 1956 Coats and Clark's issue.

Have a nice day!

The House Up the Street - Part 2

Back on May 6, I featured this quaint sideyard garden that belongs to an elderly couple that lives up the street from me. Tulips were blooming at that time.

That same little garden currently has this appearance. Gorgeous, isn't it?

You can't tell from the photo, but the garden is quite large. I would need to take an overhead shot in order to feature it accurately. Do you think the couple would mind if they looked our their window and spotted a woman dangling from one of the nearby tree branches?

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Hello Out There

Did you have time to read the latest copy of Modern Priscilla? Oh wait. It's not 1925, is it? I found this magazine issue at a thrift shop. I was fascinated by the cover because I love to garden. I'm not a very good gardener, but I love FLOWERS and TOMATOES, so flowers and tomatoes are what I plant and water and fertilize and pray will thrive at my home.

This blog will be devoted to my interest in vintage household items. I will also be rambling on about books, tennis, flowers and family. Hope you will join me.