Just My Type!

Sweet Hubs was helping his parents clean and sort and
get rid of some things late last week....

He knows me so well... He knew I would love this!
And I do!

It just needs a new ribbon and it is good to go. I'll be using it for some tags and projects and such. I love the look of the type.

Thanks Hubs!

Oh! One last thing...

Thank you to everyone that joined in for Fresh-Cut Friday! The next party will be Friday March 4th. I hope you will join in.

Also... How do you feel about challenges?

Like? Dis-Like?

Arizona Antique Market - The Place For Antiques

This is how I opted to spend my Saturday. At the Antique Show. I love going and talking to the dealers. They always are such a wealth of information. Sometimes, I just wish I could do this for a living! I love being with all the old stuff. I always have!

Look at those sweet mixing bowls!

Some pretty Flow Blue....

Looks like a nice time to start a collection of frogs!

Silver spoon? Did anyone need one?

If I had a bunch of money and another room to fill...
I soooo would have bought this gorgeous spool display case!

Puppies!

Kitties!

This is what I found and brought home... Isn't it cute!?

I wish there was a way to see some of the pictures that were taken with this cutie patutie! I imagine that it belonged to a teenage girl and she took lots of pictures at the Grand Canyon. No reason...It's just my imagination, and it can be whatever I say. Maybe she still has those pictures? I hope so. I hope that it helped her to keep wonderful memories.

Any-who! This is it's new home now.

And this is where it will stay!

P.S. Quick Reminder... Next Friday is Fresh-Cut Friday!

Portion Control!

For a penny you get 2 or 3 peanut M&M's. Do you even get any calories out of that?

I think that I'm going to paint it black.... What do you think?

It isn't really old. But I saw it and it was a really good deal.

I had to bring it home!

Pretty Hand-Me-Downs

As I mentioned in my Mother's Day post, I spent the day antiquing
with my Mom on Saturday.

However, I didn't really buy anything, because nothing ever seems to compare to the pretty stuff that she always brings me.

Her touch is everywhere in our home. In fact our house wouldn't even look like it does with out all of the pretty hand-me-downs that she has passed on to me.

It's making my hubby a little crazy. There is always a little more...
or just one more piece... As soon as he hears my mom say " Do you remember that dish of Grandma Ruth's"? He just rolls his eyes and walks off shaking his head.

Fortunately, he knows how I treasure these pretties.

I really have to thank him for tolerating my collection.

Be Blessed!

An Antique Show and Some Great News!

I went to the Antique Show at the State Fair Grounds this afternoon. It was a little disappointing but I did bring home this cute little creamer. I bought it from the most darling little man. He shared so much of his knowledge about depression glass and elegant glass. I just had to buy something from him. When I saw the little pitcher I couldn't pass it up. It is sitting on the counter holding toothpicks now.

On another note.... Some super, wonderful news! Gooseberries was able to renegotiate their lease and will be staying open. YAY! I have to tell you guys.... This makes me so happy. So if you are in the Central Phoenix area Please stop in and see them. I am going to try to come in and order the Special Chicken and Fruit Salad at least every other week. We need to support our small local businesses!

Gooseberries Tea Room and Gifts

Located in the AJ's Shopping Center

7th Street and Thunderbird - at the Southwest Corner.

13216 N 7th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85022

For Reservations call:
(602)789-0622

Made in Occupied Japan and Pink Saturday

This Saturday I am participating in Pink Saturday.

So I thought that I would share my items that are "made in Occupied Japan"

I don't have a very large collection. In fact only 2 pieces. Both gifts are from my mom. I always remember her telling me that when you look at the bottom, one of the marks that you want is "made in Occupied Japan" . Items marked this way are more collectible. I think maybe because it signifies a precise time in history.

The stamp on this teacup was hard to get a clear picture of.
It says
Cherry China made in Occupied Japan.

She gave me this little angle years ago. It sat in my Grandmothers bathroom for years. I can still picture it. Pale blue tile half way up the wall. And of course pale blue shag carpeting with blue tub, toilet and sink. VERY 70's! : ) Oh well! It was chic back in the day.

I still always pick stuff up and look at the label. I know it's rude.
But I love the history of the things we decide to keep!

Definition: Occupied Japan

Mark stamped on items produced during the US occupation of Japan which lasted from the summer of 1945 through Spring 1952.

Following the end of World War II in 1945 and until 1952, items imported from Japan to the United States had to be marked in a fashion indicating they came from Occupied Japan. Although four different marks were used on cups and saucers during this time ("Japan," "Made in Japan," "Occupied Japan," and "Made in Occupied Japan"), only the last two marks guarantee the pieces were made in the Occupied Japan time frame. For serious Occupied Japan collectors, it is items with these two marks for which they search.

It seems like most everyone knows about
Pink Saturday Hosted by Beverly at How Sweet The Sound.

But if you don't... You need to zip on over and check it out. There is more pretty stuff and inspiration than you can absorb!

Have a beautiful weekend!

P.S. Check out my 100th Post Give Away... I will name a winner next Friday!