Treasure Hunting

When things sell at the booth, it's time to restock by doing a little treasure hunting. It seems I always find something I want to keep. This metal bucket is tempting me, but my plans are to fill with dried wheat and hang a price tag on it. It could hold fresh flowers or paintbrushes or wooden spoons. It has lots of possibilities. It was a $3 Goodwill purchase.

Now another $5 Goodwill buy is staying with me. It was the last piece needed to fill up the wall behind our den couch. Did you spot it?

I like simple stitchery. Of course, it doesn't compare with beautiful stitchery that many bloggers have mastered. 

The saying and the tree in its four seasons suited me at first glance. 

It's wonderful that our different "treasures" end up in new locations. 

Colors That Calm

I think colors like cream and gold are the peaceful shades of Christmas. I like the way they look, especially piled up in bowls. Red and green will remain Christmas favorites, but the other softer shades are very soothing. Wishing you some tranquil moments in the holiday rush to get everything done, Sandy

Shopping Secret

Oh, I hope I'm not the only one who does this. While out shopping for gifts I always manage to find a few for myself. At Saturday's Christmas Open House at the local antique mall I had such a good time looking. Besides the two goodies pictured above I also found a small old wooden box in gold and green. . . loved the odd box at first sight!. . . also brought home a dull green tin that may have once been used to hold cash or documents . . . liked its color and shape.