Tolentreasures

So, It started this way,  Monday morning customers waiting for me when I got to the shop. I really was not late.  They want a table and chairs.  I find a table that they are looking for in a vendor's booth,  covered with stuff.  I unload it which starts a chain  reaction  that included,,, Moving a cupboard, moving another table, moving the cupboard again, moving a dresser off the porch and inside, emptying another table and  then  rearrange everything.  I LOVE this job!   Love building displays, love putting things together, love helping customers find treasures,  love to hear the memories!  I think I have found my fun place!  

Clarion, Pennsylvania has an Autumn Leaf Festival every year. Homecoming at Clarion University, parade, car show and Friday morning... a huge craft show. While I have attended other events there over the years. I have never been to the craft show portion. Wow, there were tons of crafters, but sadly as most craft shows are going, there were also a  lot of manufactured items that people were swarming to buy. Honestly, do they really think that is hand made when there are at least 13 booths with the exact same items? But ok, I won't get on that soapbox this morning. I bought this piece of crockery. Loved the handmade look of it. There were lots of pottery places with cookie cutter pottery but this had charm. So tempted to get on that soapbox!!! It is also a farmer's market and I got these fresh grapes. These concord grapes locally grown are my absolute favorite grapes. Seeds and all...