Happy Hunting

        After doing my Bible study and completing a good workout this morning, I headed off to an estate sale. I usually avoid estate sales as they tend to be a bit pricey.  There were no garage sales listed in my area, so I decided to take my chance.  Shortly after walking in the door, I spotted a bin filled with brand new Vera Bradley cosmetic bags for $2.00.  I grabbed a few and, before I knew it, I had accumulated a stash of various treasures.  I only had $13.00 with me so I paid for my goodies, went home to get more cash and returned for a more detailed "hunt". Between my two visits I spent $26.00 and ended up with 3 Vera Bradley items, 5 books, a shelf, 2 Humco porcelain owl figurines, a brand new cover for my iphone 4, a Brighton tote bag, a brand new pair of Ralph Lauren socks, a Christmas area rug, a wool Christmas stocking, a pair of leather driving gloves,  2 sterling silver pins, 1 sterling silver pendant, 1 costume cocktail ring and a gold ring (I got it for 50 cents as it was on the verge of breaking).  I was not sure if the gold ring was real, but for 50 cents, it was worth the risk.  This little stop made for a great start for my day.  I went home and picked up some items that I had been meaning to take to a consignment store. They accepted all of the things that I brought in; which was a first for me.  I also picked up a check ($162.87) for the merchandise I had sold recently. I left the boutique with a smile on my face and a spiring in my step.  My next stop was the jewelry store. I had 3 items I was going to try and sell for scrap metal-a pair of sterling silver earrings  (purchased from a thrift store for $1.00), a broken sterling silver earring and the gold ring (purchased for 50 cents today).  The ring turned out to be 14 kt gold.  They gave me $55.00 for my 3 items.  Not bad for a $1.50 investment.  The result of my estate sale purchases and sales today was a $29.00 profit.  I still have a chance to make more money off of my mornings treasures as I will take them to either an auction or consignment. Resale rocks!

Tops in Antiqua

Any artist knows that art doesn't have to be just something that you frame and hang on the wall.  Art can be found an arrangement of flowers, a door with an aged patina, a pleasing melody or a collection of beach glass, in this case, a collection of rusted beer caps.  This assortment of tops were found while tromping around in the streets of Anitgua last year.  My husband, who generally pokes fun at me for my pursuit of odd objects, soon was bending down exclaiming, "Here's one you don't have yet!"  Maybe he's beginning to learn about the "thrill of the hunt." I may not ever incorporate these treasured tops into any of my art work and that does not matter;  their delightful grouping is a "scrapbook" of memories for me.

Best Laid Plans

      I had planned on posting at least once a week on my blog so that I would stay current with the recording of my projects and plans, but one week after setting up my blog, I got side-lined.  My daughter, who is a senior in college, introduced me to Pinterest and I have been pinning instead of posting ever since.  It's a pretty crazy thing actually.  It's like having hundreds of magazines right at your fingertips with all your favorite recipes, sewing projects and home decorating and fashion ideas to view at the same time.  You just choose what you like and "pin" these pictures or plans on boards that you tailor to fit your personality. It can be most addicting!  I have collected many pins over the past several weeks, but I have decided to pull away from the scene for a little while and actually make some of the things that I have "hoarded" on my boards.  If Pinterest (Pinterest.com) is new idea for you; I dare you to go there just once.  Don't blame if you get hooked!  You've been warned.

Charmer in Flight

We have two humming birds who charm us each morning.  Our cats, Ellie and Emery,  watch with curiosity from their  seats which are perched directly in front of the breakfast room window..  They think that the beautiful winged display is just for them, but we know its for us.   

Welcome to My Little Corner of the Blogging World

There are so many thoughts and ideas that knock around in my head each day that it can be a bit overwhelming. I figured that if I had a spot where I could record some of these musings, then I would not have to try and tackle them all at once. It would be a visual check list of sorts in a journal type style. Each day I record spiritual inspirations, devotions and scripture, so journaling is not a foreign thing to me. Making art and reading are two things that I truly love to do, but there are so many projects and that I want to throw myself into that I cannot possibly remember them all. It is here in my newly established blog that I will keep track of my "things to do" as well as those finished undertakings. Come along with me..