Sunday Hike in the Tea Garden Tank

A gorgeous day, becoming of Daylight Savings and a great preview of Spring which is just one week away!  Had an amazing time visiting the local Farmer's Market and having some fried fish which came with the best Hush Puppies I've ever had.  There were so many vendors with herbs that I later planted my basil seeds, seeing how they're all so far ahead of me!   Then we went for a great walk through the woods, along a creek, and around a pond.

A true lady,  I was sure to have matching wedge heels for our journey.  And though a sign suggested we turn back and not trudge the uncertain terrain ahead, we went for it!  Every time we came to a spot where we needed to cross the creek, we joked about who would be the one to fall in and, of course, the last one we come across (where there was a family of four hanging out to witness) I totally take the plunge. Lucky I only screamed out, "Oh, Shhhh-(glance toward parents watching the scene)-oooot!  See!  I don't cuss!" With squishy shoes and bits of leaves floating around my toes we trekked back to the car.

A super day indeed and I got to test run my new top made from vintage fabric and trim with the sleeves of an upcycled shirt.

I have a lot of these shirts and dresses to sew but unfortunately I  also have a lot dishes that need attending to.  I might compromise and just do enough so I can cook dinner then paint my nails.

New Necklaces and my fave Vintage Dress

When I went to bed last night and when I woke this morning I knew I would have made multiple sales.  And this morning when I checked online, I'd sold three things within a few hours.  How bout that?  

This is one of my newest pieces and it just sold though I think I have enough to do one more:

Descent into Morocco 

My mother doesn't know it, but I'm stealing her planter because I am in love with how it looks in pictures.

Gorgeous weather is on its way and I've already started stocking up on sun dresses. For the moment I've been wearing my vintage gear since the polyester keeps me warmer and it ain't that nice yet (though it's comparable to a Northern Spring/Summer).

This is one of my favorites and you can totally see my tiny Beer Belly poking out in front (and my beer in my hand).  Guess it's time to get more serious about exercise, too!

Vintage Dress and Beer Belly

Heaven is a Flea Market

I should have set up to sell but it was a crazy day with a lot tentatively going on so I went for a look.  I recently got some beautiful tea pots from my mother in law that are like 50 years old but none of my 70's brown and orange mugs looked good next to them.  I needed a saucer for carrying my tea up to the studio loft (spills) and a place to rest my sugar spoon and of course this all had to be done with the most feminine design.  So I came across a guy selling all his grandmother's dishes and I'm lucky (though I feel UNlucky) that I only brought limited cash.   

I got two from him for $2 (one for me, one for a friend): 

This one has a wonderful floral design-  Reminds me of what you'd see sketched to illustrate a children's book in the Victorian era

Ladylike Tea Cup and Saucer

 This one is my fave color:

Fuchsia and Gold Tea Cup

 And this I did not buy but it got wrapped up into the box anyway.  I'll use this small platter for cookies.

On the way home I passed a locally owned thrift store that was in danger of being closed down so everything was half off to try and catch up on bills.  I've always hated Goodwill's pricing system and that they don't have 1/2 off days so I thought I'd go in and show some support.

Now my husband can have tea with me! Maybe it's for expresso, and maybe I'll let him drink coffee out of it, but I'm calling it his Tea Party Set.  It's blue though it looks purple here.

For a Manly cup of tea

 I also scored this wonderful tea set that came with: pot, cream pitcher, sugar dish, butter dish, storage container, and salt and pepper shakers.  I really don't need it and will sell it or gift it.  I just couldn't let it go to someone who may not have appreciated it.

Shroom Tea Pot

 And to add to my collection of religious imagery, I found Moses himself with the tablets of the Ten Commandments.  I love it because it's my first statue that isnt the traditional Holy Family or a saint.  Also, it's not just Christian but Jewish.

Moses

 And then I saw this!  I kinda looked around to make sure no one else had seen it as I quickly made my way to it.  Oh, sweet Jesus, thank you for such pleasures in small treasures.  It matches TWO of my favorite dishes that I got from my mother in law AND it's my only dish that's divided into two sections.  Half Off??  I quickly put down the leather and fringed fur moccasins that were to be my big purchase of the day and ran this up to the cashier for safe keeping.

Freaking Awesome Pyrex

And so now, it's time to UnSpendingSpree by selling stuff!!