Do you remember?

For years, Polaroid cameras have been the go to source for instant development. The early ones you had to let them dry then you pulled a paper off the picture to reveal the shot you took.

As they improved, the camera's could spit out the photo and you would have to still let it dry but you could watch the development coming through before your very eyes. 

As time went on, the technology advanced but the camera's were still a little bulky.

Well, look what I found last night. The new 

Polaroid Z2300 Instant Digital Camera

Sleek, simple and very inexpensive at $99.00. Their site says "Party-on with the Polaroid Z2300, packed with fun features! Snap, print, and share instant photos or save and share your moments with the camera’s built-in memory. Combine the magic of Polaroid Instant with the ability to crop, add borders, or apply filters."

This is SO going on my Christmas wish list!

Excitement!

Lots of fun things going on for me this week. First off, I got my new little Thirty-One tote to hold candy for my office. 

A friend of mine had her own party and I ended up ordered a couple of small things from her. She should be bringing them to me today at work. I can't remember exactly what I ordered so I am looking forward to getting my package.

I have a four day weekend and am very excited about my plans. I am going to clean house tonight so I don't have to spend my entire day off cleaning. Then tomorrow I am going shopping. I want to run to Walmart to see if they still have any Swedish ivy plants. This late in the year, they probably won't but I want one for in my office.

Tomorrow, I am not sure what I will be doing and Saturday I want to go look at some material and buttons/embellishments at Joanne's. I want to make this and get some silk mums to put in it. 

Then I plan on doing some crafting and going through my fall decor to see what I can use to decorate my office. I also want to look at some furniture at thrift stores. I need a table or hutch for a corner in my office at work. Possibly even a tea cart. 

I may take one day and head out to some of the local antique stores. I am looking for a casserole dish from Pyrex. My dream piece is to find it in the Homestead pattern, but I don't hold out much hope.

Whatever I end up doing, I know one thing. I plan on enjoying my four days off.

Changing seasons....

Now that September is here, it makes me long for the days of fall. I love all the different seasons but fall is probably my favorite.



Being from East Tennessee, I love the Vol Fever that goes on around here during football season.



I love going to Carver's Orchard in Cosby, TN and smelling all the different varieties of apples. We usually go home with enough to can about 80 jars of apple butter.



Speaking of which, I do love home made apple butter. Especially on cool fall mornings when I get up and fix some bacon and biscuits and open a jar of our apple butter.



I also love how Gatlinburg decorates for fall. It is gorgeous to just go up them on a nice fall day and walk the streets of town.



And of course, my all time favorite is driving through the Great Smoky Mountains during the fall. There are no words to describe the beauty.



So from my home to  yours, Happy Fall Y'All.

Weekend Wrap Up

The weekend started off great with me hitting a couple of yard sales. The first one was a dear friend of mine. We like to barter with each other a lot so I thought I would go see what great things she had. She had already sent me a pic of this Bearington Bear witch. I love decorating for Halloween, especially with cute witches. So when I saw this I knew I had to have her. 

I had just said last week I needed an area rug about a 5 x 7. Them I priced them and thought "Maybe not." But the first thing I saw at my friend's yard sale was the rug...in a 5 x 7. Exactly what I wanted in colors that go with my decor. 

As I looked around, I saw these little boxes, which I adored. My bedroom is in these colors and I love Raggedy Ann and Andy.

I also found this little better and got it for my friend whose mother has Alzheimers. 

She had a set of resin Raggedy Ann and Andy as well. So I got those for a little table in my bedroom. 

I like this little basket. It will be perfect to drop my rings in on my dresser. 

So what did all these items cost me? Nothing! I traded her a couple of Thirty-One totes from my back stock. I took one to her that day and then I have a couple more to get with her to see which other one she wants because she has some yarn for me as well. 

The next yard sale I went to was an Estate Sale for a sweet woman at our church that passed away not too long ago. They had some fantastic stuff at good prices furniture wise, but I didn't need any furniture. So I got this adorable kitty for my cat collection. 

And this vintage mixing bowl. Not sure the maker, but I loved the size. I want this for candy canes at Christmas. I have a plan. :)

And this little hen house wall hanging.

But I just fell in love with this chicken. Is it gorgeous.

It was sitting in a basket with some fake eggs and when I got it home, I saw one of the eggs was this little tin Easter egg. Isn't it cute. When I found it in the basket of eggs, I googled it and found out that it is British Crown Colony of Hong Kong from the 50's - 60's. I love it.

So how much did I pay at this yard sale for all these goodies? The chicken alone was priced at $8.00. A few pieces weren't priced at all. So when I asked her how much everything was, she didn't want me to pay because I go to church with her and went with her mother as well before she passed. She loved the fact I would own things that belonged to her mother. But I insisted I pay something so she would only take $5.00. I was so blessed. 

Next I ran to Walmart because I was out of most of my cleaning supplies. While I was there, I purchased some new nail polish in some pretty fall colors. Can't wait to redo my nails one night this week. 

Sunday was my pastor's wife and my youth pastor's wife's birthdays. So in Children's church, I let the kids make pipe cleaner flowers and then decorate a flower vase for each of the wives for their birthday. They turned out really cute and the ladies loved them. 

I spent most of the Sunday afternoon just piddling around the house, replaced some light bulbs, fixed supper and then vegged out all evening. It was a great weekend. 

Sunday smiles.....

Some of these are just too corny not to share. Hope they make you smile.....

Planning my day.....

I have not made it to many yard sales this year and I haven't visited the local antique stores as much as I had hoped. I may spend some time doing that this morning. I did get a chance yesterday to stop at a couple of yard sales. I got quite a few goodies. I will post all that on my weekend wrap up. But I am especially excited about my Barrington Bear Witch. Here is a stock photo of her.

She is huge compared to what I thought she would be. Here is the actual photo of mine. She is setting in a little chair in the Grandchildren's room. I can't wait until Halloween to show her off. 

We are going to have a lot of fun in Children's Church. We are working on a special secret project and will get to use tons of pipe cleaners. The kids will love it. I'm heading out to get a bunch in assorted colors this morning. 

I need to pick up a new blanket for my bed. The one we have always used can't take very many more washings before it falls apart. Need to get something before cool fall weather sets in. This is what I really want if I can find it at a good deal.

I am heading out soon. I hope everyone has a great weekend.