Tolentreasures

And I was the recipient!   Thursday found me in Ohio for a Mom day and a little retail therapy.   Mom and I have not just spent a day alone shopping in ages. No kids, no grand kids...just us.   While I am not a huge shopping person, we had a great time.   Pat Catan's, Hobby Lobby, JoAnn's the mall, and even a flea market/junk store.   Everything that was missing in my craft supplies is restocked. (and then some)   We ended the day at this great little independent restaurant a little off the beaten path (by Youngstown standards) Off the beaten path where I live is another dimension... but anyway...   I saw this great poster on the wall. Idora Park. Unless you are a native of Youngstown and the surrounding area or an extreme coaster enthusiast, or a trolley car park buff, that name means nothing to you. but for the ones who do know Idora Park, there are fond memories of ...

Carmen over at Primcats hosted an unbirthday giveaway. and I won!  I was so excited to get the package, opening it up in between browning hamburger and making tacos the other night. Nothing like multi-tasking. I love everything! I had fun placing everything around the house this morning. The little inspire pillow in the suitcase above. The lacy gloves were a thrift shop find last weekend. And this little note holder was perfect for the postcard that I bought last weekend. I had no idea how I was going to display it. The card is of the old pool in Idora Park in Youngstown, Ohio. Sadly, Idora Park is no longer there, I love the memories that it holds for me though. This cake and shoo-fly cover. Ok, I did not understand what to do with the cakes. Guess I haven't been paying attention in Primitive Decorating Class. Carmen was a dear and explained to me what they were! The house smells wonderful from them. I propped this one against the butter mold that my Dad made for me. and the l...