Slow start on Saturday...

I had high hopes of getting a lot done today-

and I still might---

it's just slower  going this morning than I hoped

as I didn't sleep well last night

(never do the first night hubby is away--

and that's been more and more lately)

Yesterday

I had an early morning meeting to attend

for work on my day off!

And then Theresa and I opted

to shop some thrift and antique stores

not far from home.

We'd not been to one in quite some time

and were a bit disappointed-

very, very crowded and lots of junky things-

but we still managed some EGGS-cellent finds!

Here's mine...

I passed this up a number of times

and kept circling back

it fits so well with my kitchen...I had to take her home!
There are absolutely no markings on her--
so I know nothing about when or where she was "hatched", etc.
(It really does appear to be vintage-not a remake made to look vintage!)
If anyone has any clues...please leave me a comment!

This is my most favorite prized possession...

my Sellers Hoosier!

Back in the day

this was command central in a kitchen...

that thing behind the glass doors on the far right

is a flour storage bin and sifter...

The top that sticks out is porcelain

and pulls out even farther for a worktop

that was used for rolling out pie crusts and the like.

Then there's a little door that folds down

to secure things that might need to cool

away from well-unwanted visitors in a kitchen...!

One of the drawers is tin-lined

for bread storage...

and the cupboards below

I've turned into

rubber stamp storage! Lol!

Never know when a recipe will call for

one (or more!) rubber stamps!

The doors on top were solid wood-

and I still have them

but I prefer the glass ones

so I can display my pretties...

aka more of my treasures...

This is part of a plate and teapot and...

set that I purchased many years ago...

(shown on the plate rack at the top of the post-

the plates look like eggs!)

I  just love for its country whimsical look

and it makes me smile every time I look at it!

Just like the hen I bought yesterday and my Hoosier...

We had lunch at Burger King

(thanks to my coupon clipping friend

we got bargains there as well!)

And then stopped at another antique store

where I found this luscious soap

I do wish I had a "scratch and sniff" button for you...

it's heavenly!

And the lather is thick and creamy

and my typically dry dry skin

is nice and soft this morning

and I AM NOT ITCHING!

(I have tons of sensitivities to things like this-

and the ingredients weren't listed to check before buying

but I knew if nothing else

it would make a great drawer sachet.

No chance of that unless we go get some more.

I am keeping that little shop a secret!

Too many things I wanted to bring home...

maybe we'll go back soon.

Speaking of itching...

this guy

had to go the vet yesterday.

He's been scratching endlessly

and while we saw no evidence of fleas

nor did his housemates seem to be having itching issues---

sure enough, Dr. Travis found one!

At least we know what it is

and everyone got medicated when Momma got home

and were even quite cooperative!

No claws involved-theirs or mine!

Lol!

Even Bad Cat was cooperative

getting in the carrier

and with Dr. T and Molly the tech

(unlike his brothers!)

They are always glad to see

BAD CAT RUSSELL

on their roster

rather than Inky or Poppa Cat!

So we've just taken an easy slow start to the day today

it's cloudy one minute

and sunny the next.

One more cup of coffee and I will start flyladying.

Theresa and I are gearing up for a yard sale

so lots to sort, price...or simply donate

to the local thrift store.

I may want that room if I can't sleep

while recovering next month from surgery

so that's my other motivation--

besides making

a little pocket change

for more sweet smelling soap!

I got this basket at the last yard sale we had...

I bought it from Theresa...

and, no matter where it is--

 there always seems to be a little black cat in it...

who fits perfectly...

Earlier this week...

big brother (aka Poppa Cat)

decided to give it a go...

I have an end table in the living room

that needs something-

and I thought of this basket

with some beachy things...

but they seem to enjoy it so much...

I hate to take it away from them! Lol!
Maybe my friend has something else I can use!

There's a concert in the park this evening

and tomorrow as well

it's a toss up which I will attend

but am trying to put some fun things for me

back into my life

and this sounds like a good way to start!

Stay tuned-

I am due to do a Prairie Fairy Tutorial

this next week-

so something crafty is coming-I promise!

Until next time,

happy stamping and scrapping!

Blessings,