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Gardenias and Jasmines

My beautiful Gardenia bush has been sharing it's fragrant flowers in abundance.  Between the Gardenia and Jasmines, the fragrance has been a delight to the senses.  Join me as we sit on the porch and breathe in the sweet floral incense.

The lace tablecloth belonged to my Mom and she had it for as long as I can remember.  The luncheon napkins were a gift from my step-mother who brought them back from Spain in the early 70's.

Pottery Teapot made in England.

Crystal Pitcher was a gift from my hubby's Aunt.  

The inspiration for this post.

I have a chair waiting for you.

Let's enjoy the moment.

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New travel friend

 For years we owned and traveled with a 2008 Airstream. As the years have passed, we were doing more and more repairs and upgrades on the silver bullet. After something happened to a wheel we decided it was time to sell it. So in July a lovely lady came and wanted to buy the Airstream. We were sad to see her go, as we had so many great memories while traveling.

My hubby thought we would look at motor coaches. And after several rounds at dealerships, we came across Coach House motor homes. Built in south Florida, it was an easy drive for us to take a look. We were impressed. And found out that a used unit was becoming available.

And here she is. We took her for a maiden run, and loved it. We are looking forward to many miles of comfortable traveling. 

Sittin on the dock of the bay

 

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Night sky

 

There is just something amazing about the night sky!

 

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The story of the egg scale

Several years ago, during a trip to South Carolina, my daughter and I went to several antique shops. Between the two of us, we found several vintage thingies that we added to our collections.

But for today, I wanted to share about something that I had never seen before. It was a vintage Farm Master Egg scale from Sears Roebuck & Co.

We first saw this scale in a little shop in Florence. I thought it was so interesting, but passed it up. At $12, it was more then my usual thrifty spending habits.

We picked up a few business cards at this particular shop, and headed out in search of more bargains. We landed at the Thieves Market, which was a huge warehouse, packed to the gills with stuff! And guess what? They also had a vintage Farm Master Egg scale. But the price was not $12. Oh No!! It was marked.......... $48! Whoa!

Now here was something that I had never seen before, and now I've run into it twice, with a $36 price difference. Boy, now I was wishing I had picked up this little gem.

With our prizes in hand, we headed back to the hotel for a night of rest, so we could venture out again the next day.

Georgetown SC is a historical landmark town. We've never visited there before, so we thought we would take a buzz through this little town. And low and behold, there was an Antique mall. Guess it wouldn't hurt to take a browse through.

And yes, of course you know what I am going to tell you. Here it was again! The Farm Master Egg scale. But wait! What's this?? What did you say the price was?? But it is in such poor condition!!

I called my daughter over to take a look. Surely my eyes were not seeing the price right. Oh, it is?? You mean to tell me this egg scale is..... it is.......

$78!!!!!

Auugghhhhhh!!!!!

Now I have been thrift hunting for a lonnngggg time, but I cannot ever remember finding something with such a huge (scalping) I mean difference. A difference of $66 from the first one that we saw!

So you know what we did?? Yep, we jumped in the car, and we drove back to Florence! We not only found the egg scale for $12.00, but my daughter found several other items while we were there.

So what is the moral of this story?

Buy it when you see it the first time :-)

Happy Easter

 

"For God so loved the world, that He gave his only Son, that whosoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life." John 3:16

"He is not here, for He has risen, just as He said" (Matt. 28:6)

May the light of the Savior's love shine on you today.

It's a free gift..........Have a blessed Easter

Welcome Spring

Ready to invite over friends and family?

I love using my depression glass "Heritage" plates.

These lovely Lenox Butterfly dishes welcome in Spring.






Stainless set by Oneida. Living Quarters "Ashville".



Yes Spring is in the air. Such a lovely time to entertain friends and family.

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Lost at Sea

 

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St. Patrick's Day

Have you ever noticed that on St. Patrick's Day, everyone seems to be a little bit Irish??  It's pouring down rain here the last couple of days, which makes everything that is green, appear that much greener.

I only have a few of pieces of Jadeite.  I love the cool green colors.

Isn't it perfect for a piping hot cup of tea on St. Patrick's Day?

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