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!  

  Or, in the words of JWS, "Are you nuts?" "You are 56 years old, you should be slowing down!"   But, the opportunity was there, and I am excited about it.   A New Shop.   I have had a gift and floral shop before, I liked it, but this is different.   Vendor booths, a place for people to sell without the commitment of a full time shop.   A place for us to sell, the Open House was just well, getting out of hand.   So, here goes...   A New Year, A New Venture,   Never too old for something new!    https://www.facebook.com/TimeWorksSmicksburg   

And they are rare happenings because JWS generally manages to find clowns.  I "won"  this cute little card table. And this crock, that I quit bidding on and  JWS picked up where I left off.  I have a yellow one like it,  have never seen this color.  I loved this fabric,  however it resembled swiss cheese when I removed it from the  washer. The risk you take. I bought a box,  for the planter below and there was this retro looking ash tray in it.  Ash trays just aren't needed like they used to be!  I have been looking for a set of these salt and pepper shakers  for my camper.  Anyone remember these!  A stand  and a ladder to chalk paint.  And my sister found some treasures also.  The cornucopia? I think she is going to paint it white.  

Laughing and chuckling at  10:30 last night,  JWS  arrives home from the auction where he was  serving food. Two indicators that it was about to go bad: 1. The truck is sitting at the side door and not in the garage. 2. The side door is propped open.  And He is excited about his finds.... As a side note,  I did not go to this auction because: 1.  I am still tired from the fair. 2. The cleaning lady was supposed to come today and I did not want a mess.  Apparently,  JWS did not get that memo.  So this morning found me  washing  and  sorting and  cleaning and  wiping.  Piles to be junked, piles to go back to the auction, piles of treasures for other people, a small pile to keep and  piles to be priced to go to the shop. He did get some good finds, But there was a lot of sorting to find them.  ...

Last  Thursday through Sunday turned out to be some really good picking days for me.  This nice printed fabric above, and this stitchery, both headed to  Diamond Antiques and Gifts. And this picnic basket and the pink duck... Chalk painted, courtesy of  Decoart Americana Chalk Paints and on my front porch.  Honestly, I was going to throw the duck away,  it just happened to be in the lot with the pony planter that I wanted but figured I would try the chalk paint on it also.  This lap desk,  another chalk paint and Decoart stencils project is going to be the new home for my colored pencils.  And finally,  Gracelyn saw these peacocks and had to have them!   Also in that lot was that lovely tureen,jar,candy dish  behind it that I am not sure what to do with  but Papa had to buy them for her because "they would look so nice ...

Today was my monthly day to work at Diamond Antiques and Gifts in  Tarentum, Pa.  Such a fun job!  The place is so colorful and cheery!  The first two pics were taken in my booth,  the remaining in other booths.  If you are in the area, stop in,  you won't be disappointed.  Check out the links at the end of the post  and  stop over and like them on  Facebook.   Loving the  Colors of Spring!  https://www.facebook.com/DiamondAntiques http://www.diamondantiquesandgifts.com/

Finally, yesterday after snow and ice and family commitments, I took the day off work and   went to set up my booth!   The people at Diamond Antiques and Gifts   http://www.diamondantiquesandgifts.com/   https://www.facebook.com/DiamondAntiques     could not have been nicer!   So helpful and welcoming!   It's going to be a fun journey!   Now off to find more stuff!   

Not hemorrhoids, steroids!   After putting off a trip to the doctor as long as possible for this stupid cough, last week I finally broke down and went in.   I do not like the call, leave a message and wait for someone to call you back process. I do not like the drive to the doctor, I do not like the waiting in the outer office, I do not like the waiting in the inner office, I do not like the weigh-in, I do not like the blood pressure check, (always elevated because of the preceding events)   Most of all, I think that cure is going to kill me one of these times. Antibiotics and Steroids, and the subsequent, pie-eyed, no sleep nights!   However, on the bright side, I do get a lot done. Steroids must be like buying time or adding extra hours into your day, or maybe the drug Speed.   Because while I don't function at top performance on concentrating while taking them, I sure c...