Finally, some goods from my trip

First of all, I wasn't going to get any more linens.


And then we went to a moving sale where this wonderful lady
was selling things from her old shop and trips to Paris.



I lost my resolve. (Usually I do)

If you have been to my space at Uncovered Ruby or seen

me at A Vintage Gathering, you know I am a "smalls"

person.

The largest thing I got on the trip was the goat in my previous

post. But the whole back of the SUV was full......what does

that tell you?

These were the sweetest little gift cards.

I also have an affinity for vintage planters/pots.

And of course I stock up on cookie cutters, when I find them,

for the Christmas season.

Again, more linens. A gorgeous mohair throw and I cannot

resist the bright table cloths even if they are not old. And

look at the cute little dolls.

Not sure where they are from so if you know anything

about them I would love to hear from you.

These old pinking shears are in perfect condition!

This is sample of what I found. These items will show up at

my space at Uncovered Ruby or at our next Vintage Gathering.

There is more but I must have some surprises. Now I must go

get these ready for you. Until then, be safe and well,

Annette

The Trip from Heaven

First, let me introduce you to:
Sir P. Townsend The Junk/Yard Goat


He was found on the deck at my friends sisters home.
I fell in love with him (odd taste, I know) and when I
told her she said he was for sale. They had planned on
putting him in their store in Pt. Townsend.



This is their store.....Summer House. It is by far the best
little shop in town. It is full of fun things both new and old.
Visit their web site http://www.summerhousedesignpt.com/
and if in Pt. Townsend, stop by...you will not be sorry!!



This is a picture from the deck at their home.
We sat on the deck to visit as the sun set.




And this is where we stayed. A wonderful hotel within
walking distance of downtown Pt. Townsend.





Isn't it just a great looking place? Very charming. And
our room had a separate bedroom and a kitchen included.






This is the lobby.

And the ceiling...gorgeous!!!!!

This was the most interesting looking thrift shop we

stopped to explore.

This truck was parked outside. UGH!!!!

This store in Pt. Townsend allows you to buy 10 items

at 50% off during your birthday month. Well, it just

happened that my friend Karen had a birthday in Aug.

While you shop they have you wear the Birthday Hat.

Karen found treasures and reaped the benefit of being

an Aug. Birthday Woman!!

In three days we hit 18 thrift stores and two garage sales.

Both g sales were people who had had a shop or had

done flea markets. Such good finds!!

The drive up and back takes 5 hours each way. We also

spent time exploring Pt. Townsend....eating at great

restaurants, seeing cute shops, touring the quaint streets,

seeing darling cottages and beautiful homes. It is a great city.

We stopped in Pt. Orchard on the way up and on the way

home.

There were many stops to be made. We visited Longview,

Lacy, Olympia, Pt. Orchard, Bremerton, Pt. Townsend, and

Shelton.

We went to many Goodwills.....

Some Value Villages....

But we couldn't go to this shop because it was out of

business....wonder why.....

This was the best junk trip in the world. We went non-stop

every day...our time was booked! Karen is the person who

really introduced me to junking in the 60's. She is fun and

easy to be with and just one of the most wonderful women

in my life. We came home with many treasures and I will

show those in another post.

Until then, be safe and well,

Annette

I get the BAD BLOGGER award

I have been tending to my garden and home for the last
whatever. Tomorrow a friend and I are leaving for a three
day junk-a-thon. I can hardly wait. We are headed up to Pt.
Townsend, WA. and will junk our way up and back. I will have
plenty to blog about upon our return.
Until then, be safe and well,

Annette

What I've Been Doing

First we went camping on the McKenzie River in Oregon.
This is the view from our campsite. So beautiful.


There are many rafters and kayakers on the river. We
actually saw one guy fall out of his kayak and it went on
down the river and so did he...we didn't hear any bad news
so figure he got around the bend to slow water and was
rescued by his buddy.



Then we moved on to Eagle Crest in Redmond, OR. This
is the full moon from our deck.



Our place is on the Deschutes river...another lovely view.





Driving home over Mt. Hood we see this kind of landscape
that reminds me of the old westerns where the Indians
would all be on horseback at the top of the ridge.





Further toward home the trees are lining the road and
Mt. Hood peeks out in all her glory!





And one of my favorite sights is the runaway truck ramp.
First of all, there was so much traffic that a real runaway
truck would have run over someones car. Second, I have
no idea why the young lady in the VW decided to pull in
there but she was only a couple cars ahead of us. Looked
like she may have decided to turn around.......hope no trucks
were on their way.

We enjoyed both trips but are glad to be back home.

Hope your summer is going well,

Annette

Wonderful Give Back

Laura at 52 flea is having a most

wonderful give back. She has done

her 500th post and is offering a

choice of gifts in her give back.

Please go to her blog 52flea.blogspot.com

to see for yourself!!

Annette

Here They Go Again

Yes!!! A Vintage Gathering is having another Flea Market....

Please come and see for yourself what a great market this
one is. They are just down the way from Barn House who is
also having their big flea that day. If you have been before
you know what a great time it is!! Hope to see you there!!

More details will be on their blog avintagegathering.blogspot.com

Happy Fourth of July

Have a wonderful and safe Fourth of July celebration.

Annette