Playing Catch Up

I was heading to town recently with my daughter when we saw a giant yard sale in the parking lot of an antique store. Since we are both bargain hunters, we had to stop. There really was no choice. It was even on the side of the road we were on. 

As you know, I love teapots and especially the tea for one sets. So when I saw this at $10, I really wanted it. That is a great. Most tea for ones are $25 - $30. And this one had no chips or stains. Like new. So, having watched a fair share of American Pickers, I had to try to bargain. I expected $8 and I was going to ask for $7. I asked if she would take any less and she said, I'll take $5. SOLD.

Then I noticed this cute short teapot. It actually is square shaped on the top. It had $10 on it and I was going to offer $8 because I had never seen one like this before. I picked it up to look at it and when she said, you can have that one for $5 as well, I didn't even think about it. Now just to find where to put them. 

But the first find really made me happy. I actually looked it, sat it down and started to walk away. Then it hit me, you rarely find these with a lid and in such good shape at a decent price. I didn't even try to bargain. I see these in antique store that are faded and no lid, and they still want $18 for them. She had $6 on this one. Long before Tupperware and Rubbermaid, Pyrex had fridgies. This is one of a four piece set. I am going to try to find the rest of the set.

Here is the actual original four pieces: 2 red, 1 blue and 1 yellow. Going antiquing this weekend for sure with the rest of this set as my target. Just to prove how ridiculous people price these. This full set is $85 online. No way.

Have a great Thursday.

Some great finds

 It's been awhile. Life has a way of getting in the way. Since we were together last, I have had so much going on. Things are finally settling into a routine. Both the granddaughters celebrated birthdays. 

Shelby turned 13 in July and for her actual birthday she wanted to go to Gatlinburg, TN and play tourist with her little friend Megan. Since it was a Friday and both parents were working, I got nominated to take them. I needed a break and love to play tourist, so I agreed. They had a blast. In case you can't tell, Shelby is the one with the crown and sash. She's been a princess/diva since the day she was born.

In September, my beautiful Alexis turned 17. She's a senior and my mind can't wrap around how much she has grown up. We went to eat at Fort Worth Texas Kitchen. It was really good. We all had a great time. Of course, I had to get my traditional picture of just me and my beautiful girl.  

Colby's birthday was the first of the month. We are getting ready to celebrate tomorrow night at a family gathering. He turned 11. He's been busy with baseball all summer. He lives, eats and breathes it. As you can tell from this pic during a recent game, he takes it very seriously. He's so talented.

I had shown you some craft supplies I had purchased to make some mini rolling pins. Well, I made them and they are selling like hotcakes. I sold 26 of them within 24 hours of posting them. Here are a few of the designs. You can find them and more at our Etsy Store, TwistedCrystalArts with no spaces. 

We have a lot of patterns to choose from or you can even request a theme to go with your kitchen. These are so much fun to make.

I am really going to try hard to get back into blogging every day. I really miss it. Have a blessed day!