Haven't been posting for a few days, #1 because I've been manic over applying for jobs, and #2 Haven't been "purchasing" or running around to sales/thrift stores. But I did come across these awesome curtains for $2.00 a panel at the Veterans Thrift ! Of course, that meant I had to try 'em out in the dining room. I love the little "trellis" pattern with the flowers. They look brand new.

Then I found a pkg of "inflatible coat hangers" called the "Drip dry trio"! It's so you can wash things out and dry them on a vinyl hanger. Very odd, I've never run across these before. Still in the original pkg~

The best find was this purse. It's black wicker and has bakelite handles, clasp and

other "hardware". The inside is in perfect condition and the tag sez, "Simon"...& "designed by Mister

Ernest".

I know -not good pix. But, hey! It's a post!

Be careful what you wish for... you just might get it

Soooo...as I look back, a couple of blogs ago, I was pining away for wanting to be at home more, having more time, etc. So Friday at 4:00, my supervisor of 8 years (the one that gave me a raise 2 weeks ago and told me 'thanks for all of your good work", fired me. For a stupid, trumped up documentation error. But only after having me do a lot of "dirty work" like calling families to give them bad news, dealing with the difficult families and residents, etc.

Now I am biding my time until I land another job. I have been wanting to get outta that place, so maybe God gave me the push I needed.

Anyway, pray for me to get something, so I won't have to live in the streets with my 3 dogs!

Tropical vacation in my mind

Every time I think Spring has "sprung", it cools off again! So, I'm packing my imaginary bags and taking a mind vacation!

 Hmmm. Some people say that is normal for me...no, not since the sixties!

I think the place to go is South! but I noticed a lot of you bloggers are lucky enough to go to Viva Las Vegas!

Maybe I'll just check in around the corner to the Queen City Motel!

...last minute shopping? Christmas in April? No just a sale!

A friend told me about a lady who had some things to sell. I really went because she said there were lamps with double ring shades, but they went to the granddaughters. But, I did find some cute books, Christmas stuff and an awesome table cloth~

I love these little goats! Not a great picture, but cute!

 Some days I am just more nostalgic than others.

This is one of those days.

I feel sad that I can't stay home and do the things my Mom and Grandma used to do. I try to pack it all into the hours before and after work, and on the weekends. It's not the same. I can't be a housewife, because I'm not married. All my kids are grown and living out of the home. But, I can't help but think "I still like being home". There are so many projects and things that need doing, but not ever the time. I remember a scene in the "Ya ya sisterhood" where they were looking at old photos, and there was a picture of the girls in the '4o's, just sitting on the porch together. I want to do that, too.

I want a clothes line, and I want to smell the sheets fresh and clean when I make up the bed.

This apron reminds me so much of my Grandma's kitchen curtains!

I think what "Mother's Kitchen's" blog talks about is true.http://frankiezwife.blogspot.com/2011/04/how-did-we-get-here.html I know some modern things are good, but, I also think we as women have lost something along the way. How do you all handle loving the vintage life, but still live in the modern world? I'd love to hear from you. Check out the cool giveaway at http://ihearteverythingblog.blogspot.com/!!

Piddling around on a Saturday

Haven't shown my $4.oo yellow chenille bedspread. On the bottom right corner are some vinyl blue lacey placemats, the kind I used to find at Ben Franklin's.

Those were only five cents a piece! Then I found a pink vinyl covered bathroom scale that matches my trash cans and clothes hamper! 3.99 at Salvation Army!

I've had this lady head plaster wall hanging forever, but just dug her out of the basement boxes.

That's all for the bedroom.

While cleaning the dining room - I decided to put up some more "tablecloth" valances. Then I had to change the table of course! Nice bright and festive!

Happy Weekend, and hope you get to piddle, too!

Time to think of cook outs and picnics!

I love using my icebucket and little ice cream bowls when eating on the deck outside ~

My neighbor tilled the garden, so I planted lettuce, turnip greens, mustard greens and collard greens. Right time cuz it's been raining tonight!

These fish paper plate holders are also fun to use. My polka dot tablecloth always makes things look festive.

So, I hope to plant more and plan some parties soon!