Two posts in one week? Unheard of! (At least lately!). Vacation time has been good to me, generously allowing me a daily nap, leisurely breakfasts with the family, and the weather has been well-behaved too (for the most part.....I'll forgive the weather for the freak downpour yesterday). The other day, after escaping to the Fabric Barn, I swung by the local Goodwill. I was thrilled when I walked out with my arms full of goodies. The best buys from that day are below:
Alison's room was lacking a lamp of sorts, and this one will do nicely, don't you think? I bought it for a mere 8 bucks! Rumor has it that Target is selling a similar one for much, much more. I'll take my bargain bin lamp, thank you very much! All it needed was a good cleaning, and the lamp is as good as new. Also pictured is a milk glass vase that I scored for FIDDY CENTS. Yep. Bargain. Hank went out today and clipped some of our newly bloomed roses. Aren't they purdy?
Also in that fortunate trip to the Goodwill, I picked up a vintage red dress that I plan on recycling into something new and improved. Yvonne will be super proud as I just invested in a zipper foot for my Pfaff. With all these buttons, materials, fabrics and such, I "plan" on crafting something up soon. Real soon. Right now, though, I'm all talk!! Hee hee. Just watch, something will come out of my bargain buys and vintage finds. Meanwhile, though, I'm frantically trying to finish up Ze Royal Afghan before the bun makes her appearance. *click photo for larger view*
CLICK FOR LARGEROn Tuesday I had the pleasure of meeting up with justJENN at the aquarium. Despite being a mere 20 minutes away, and despite the fact that our sense of humor is on the same wavelength, we had never met in person. So. It was quite exciting to meet another blog friend in real life. Jenn is as sweet as ever (remember that awesome cybershower?), and her son was a doll. I'm sure that rascal Henry gave him a big scare; at one point during the day, Henry attempted to give little T. a hug and ended up dogpiling him to the ground. Poor guy. Anyway, I purchased some of her fab notepads, and she hand delivered them with some extras too.
I've also been quite excited as I keep finding new, fun sites to browse through. Which makes me realize that I have to seriously update my links page. I've been slacking in that department! On Wednesday, I came home to find a package from Ani. And it was a "just because" gift. So sweet. Check out Ani's Goodies. The snapple lip balm is not pictured (nor is the bath gel) as they are already being put to use! Thanks again, Ani!
It's been fun diving back into the blog world. I've missed surfing through my fave sites, and I've missed all of your company too! I love reading your posts, and I also love reading your comments on my site too. It's fun to be surrounded by so many fabulously creative women. You all inspire me in so many ways! Have a great weekend!
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You and Jenn finaly met and no pictures? What's up with that? :) I'm soooo disappointed that your aquariam trip didn't end with lunch at Tito's. I think it's so awesome that you two finally met.
Posted by: alexis | April 30, 2005 at 12:45 AM
Looks like you got some great stuff at Goodwill, I love it! I think it's so neat that you've been able to meet several blog world buddies too : )
Posted by: Cassi | April 30, 2005 at 12:55 AM
sounds like such a fun day! big score at goodwill, bargin finds are the best! relax and enjoy yourself before that little bun gets here! sounds like it will be soon too!
Posted by: hannah | April 30, 2005 at 09:01 AM
Birthday goodies arrvied - THANK YOU SO MUCH! I love everything! I will be taking photos and posting them this week (except for the chocolate, that is gone). Thank you for thinking of my for my birthday! I really was spoiled this year, and loved it!!
Posted by: thesoulofhope | May 01, 2005 at 05:17 PM
tomorrow is my goodwill day...I hope I find things that are even half as good!!
Posted by: jenn | May 02, 2005 at 09:08 AM
Wow, good finds at the Goodwill. I never really have much luck in there.
I'm loving those notepads! I think I'll get some myself!
Posted by: yvett | May 02, 2005 at 11:52 AM
I was so happy to click on to your site and see some posts! I've missed you!
Sounds like you've been a busy Mommy To Be and I love all the fab finds!
The armoire came out AWESOME! VERY PROFESSIONAL JOB! LOL
Posted by: jes | May 02, 2005 at 02:50 PM
We need to conspire to meet up too, soon! :D
So glad you & Jenn had a great time at the aquarium, I'm with Alexis on this one...what's up with no Tito's!!!
Posted by: kathleen | May 02, 2005 at 10:56 PM
O.K....it actually gets funnier....
I went to outbid the "Paper Princess" and the name sounded familiar, but I just didn't have the time to investigate. I kept thinking it was Pinky!
Last night in the middle of the night I woke up and said softly...."Leslies the Paper Princess you fool"...then I fell back asleep! Forgot all about it until I read my comments this morning! hehe
Sorry we were in a bidding war....you know I love 'ya though! xoxoxox
Posted by: jes | May 03, 2005 at 04:07 AM
hi. thanks for visiting my site! the roses are beautiful.
Posted by: Jessica | May 03, 2005 at 10:20 AM
Great finds!! The goodwills here never have stuff like that.
Posted by: myra | May 03, 2005 at 12:46 PM
We don't have a very decent Goodwill here, but I did go to Powell's Books today...and that's always awesome. Glad you're having a good vacation.
Posted by: violetismycolor | May 03, 2005 at 07:43 PM
Hee hee! I saw the lamp before i read the entry and thought....
someone went to target!
SCORE on the cheapness and hooray for goodcompany...and the aqarium.
Posted by: Erin Fae | May 07, 2005 at 09:33 PM