What I'd like to find....

I am excited this morning. I actually will get a chance to hit some yard sales today. One is a huge indoor event that is being held at the Sevierville Community Center. There will be over 40 booths. The other one is at Tennessee State Bank in Kodak. There are a few more around the area including one that lists "vintage dishes and glassware" in the description of things for sale.

I would love to find some vintage tablecloths. I love the assorted colors in the old tablecloths. You don't seem to find any like this any more. Everything is to "theme" related. But I would love to find something like one of these.



I would also like to find some vintage dish towels.

I am still scouting around for various Pyrex bowls. I know hubby things I am crazy for wanting these assorted bowls, but the truth is I just love the way they look on my bakers rack.

I still haven't found a cream and pitcher set yet. I am not sure what I'm looking for so I'll just keep looking. But the more I think about it the more I think I want to find something in hobnail milk glass.

Or some type of Indiana glass like this Sandwich pattern.

I would also like to find a vintage juice jar.

Or one of these vintage pitchers for Kool Aid and tea.

I am still looking for my Fireking cup and saucer. Last year, I would see them everywhere and always say "Mom had a set of these.", but I never bought one. Now that I want it I can't find it.

Or maybe I could find a nice coffee pot. One of those vintage tall slender ones.

One of the items on my list this spring to watch for are some of the old Therm-O-Ware items.

And of course, one of my main obsessions is candy dishes. I love them scattered all over the house. Some hold candy, some hold soap, some hold paper clips. I'm trying to get a unique collection of them in a variety of shapes, sizes and colors. My favorite ones are made by Indiana Glass.

And last but not least are the little bowls I like that so many people price for just a couple of dollars.

As I head out today for some new bargains to share, I hope I have some happy hunting.

What's been catching my eye....

I am on a scouting mission for old hats. I guess it is time to hit the antique stores to look for some. Wouldn't you love to have a tea party and have everybody wear vintage hats. How cool would that be.

Isn't this the most adorable flower pot you have ever seen. I love it. Talk about a wonderful mother's day gift. 

Isn't this necklace exquisite. I love hummingbirds and the black and white just makes it adorable.

I love Jason Aldean and my favorite song of his is Dirt Road. Having grown up on a dirt road, this brings back tons of memories. All roads lead to somewhere and this one leads right down memory lane.

When we were growing up, we had a beagle named Lady that we had for years and years. She was forever having pups and if I could have any dog in the world I wanted, it would be a little beagle like this one. Beagles just tug at my hear

The color of these glasses is absolutely gorgeous. I love these.

Saw this Barbie on Pinterest last night. I had never seen this one. Love it!

Now this is probably one of the most brilliant ideas for yarn and ribbon I have ever seen. Wonderful way to keep the balls of yarn from rolling away from you. I am going to have to do this.

Found an antique shop on Dutch Valley Road in Knoxville, TN that I am going to have to visit. This is just one small picture they had on the Internet. I could spend over an hour just in this one section. Check out the shelf with all the milk glass vases.

Hope everybody has an awesome weekend.

Shocking!

Last night my daughter called and was talking about her plans for her son's birthday party in May. In the course of the conversation she asked me if I had seen the her new pins on Pinterest. It stopped me dead in my tracks. PINTEREST!! I had forgotten all about it. I haven't been on there since last Thursday. Gasp! I'm shocked at myself. I get so many inspiring ideas from there that I can't believe I haven't been on there for a week.

So immediately when we hung up the phone, I had to go do some pinning. Check out some of the pretty table centerpieces I found.

What have you been pinning lately?

 

Mother's Day Ideas....

Thanks to my sister for taking over the blog yesterday. I am feeling much better today, if I could just shake the cough.
Mother's Day is just around the corner. Are you looking for that something special for your mother or grandmother. Or maybe you want to splurge on a little something for yourself or drop a hint or two to you family. What woman doesn't love a new purse with matching accessories.

Thirty-One is having a great special during the month of April. Purchase $31.00 worth of products and you can buy any purse in the catalog for 50% off. This is a really good bargain. I thought I would put together some gift ideas while the special is running and share them with you today.

This is the Paisley Parade collection. There are two different wallets in this pattern (top row left and middle). This pattern also comes in one of the mini zipper pouches which is perfect to hold your cosmetics.

I love the bright yellow on this pattern. It is the Awesome Blossom. The wristlet wallet (left) goes great with the mini zipper pouch and is a wonderful pair to go with the Awesome Blossom Skirt Purses (the skirt purses come with one free skirt and you can buy additional ones to change out your pattern any time you want without having to change your whole purse.)

This is a huge favorite this year. It is the new Lots-a-dots pattern featuring the new Casual Cargo Purse (left)

Another spring favorite is the Flutter pattern. This is the Retro Metro purse and you can see all the matching accessories (soft wallet, wristlet wallet, nail file, mirror compact and eye glasses case).

Denim is making a come back in a big way. Thirty One has a multitude of products offered in the Dark Denim line.

This is the Painted Snakeskin Wristlet Wallet and Skirt purse.

This is a very elegant new pattern that is perfect for any occasion and any season. It is the Black Paisley Parade pattern.

You can check out our full line of products and prices by visiting my website

www.mythirtyone.com/brendakeefer

I am planning another giveaway for my blog. I would love to hear what your favorite pattern is so I can decide what to do for the giveaway. Come back on Friday, that is when the giveaway will be announced.

Some family time...

This is Rachel taking over for a day or two. Sis told me she has a horrible cold on top of a sinus infection and her head is in a tunnel so she's not thinking too clearly. Of course, I volunteered to take over her blog for a day or two. I thought I'd send her some family time today....

Dear Sis, I know you are feeling a little under the weather so I thought I would help you out and do your blog today. We had a great Easter at Mom's. I thought I would share some photos I took so you could see how much the great nieces and great nephews are growing. Hope you and your readers enjoy. Hope you feel better soon.

Tara and her family went with Angie and Andy for Easter, but Angie had some great pics on Facebook of the kids so I borrowed them for your blog.

And, of course, I wouldn't be a very good blogger if I didn't post a pic of the food and point out that I brought the green beans in my vintage Pyrex bowl.

Now I am happy with the results of my post. I covered three important aspects of blogging....family, food and vintage dishes. :)

Hope you feel better soon and thanks again for letting me run the show today.

Love, Rachel