FMF - flea market find. volume 1 issue 1.

Flea markets.  I've honestly only been to a couple (maybe even just one...), but I love it.  I could spend hours and hours there.  All the stuff, all the history, all the people.  Always something {new}.  

I went a couple of weekends ago, and of course, spent about 2 hours there (and even went back later to take a guy up on his offer).  I will post those finds at a later date, but I wanted to showcase a couple of my favorite finds for literally change.

I snagged up these pretty pearls from a lady for $1. One dollar.  I also picked up this necklace for $1.  For some classic pieces, you can't say no.  That's something I have learned with flea markets and thrifting.  If you see something you like, get it.  Don't wait or ponder because you will more than likely regret it.  Especially if it's literally for pennies.  Just get them.

stormin' and shakin'

Earthquakes and thunderstorms.  In the same night.  Only in Oklahoma.

I love this place.

toto, i think we are in kansas

So, I'm working on the whole catching up thing.. I sifted through the rest of my summer pictures and came to the executive decision that summer was over so no more summer posts. 

I will start from September.

Oh, September. [the curse of September]  I can't, well I just won't, explain the curse of September right now.  September has passed for the year, so therefore, I'm over it.  But just know, there is one, and it's real.

The first weekend in September we had the pleasure of visiting some dear friends in Wichita, KS.  It was tons of fun and can't wait to go again! 

The girls did girl things {antique and thrift shopping} while the boys did boy things [football, video games, wings, and beer].  Not a bad setup, huh..

We first ventured out to the farmer's market.

 

I always enjoy a good market.  I picked up an aloe vera plant, and we got to enjoy this man's wonderful singing.

Next, we spent hours at antique shops, thrift centers, and a Goodwill.  We found some awesome finds - maybe that will be my next post.. all my good buys.. But anyways... On our way to Goodwill, it began to rain.  My dear friend seemed slightly confused why I was so happy to see rain.  We had not seen rain in so long in Norman that it felt, looked, smelled very refreshing.  I couldn't help but snap several shots of it.

Then, I caught myself watching the raindrops race each other.  You know how you used to do when you were a kid?  It was a strange memory that made me feel like I was 6 years old again.

After scrummaging around at Goodwill and sadly watching a gorgeous white rocker walk out the door as we were arriving, we went home to our husbands and watched a little football with them.  The next morning, we went to this amazing restaurant for brunch before saying goodbye to our friends.

We had a wonderful weekend and were sad to leave, but we had to get back to our little furry baby and get ready for the next week.  When we returned to Norman, we too went and had a little lunch date.  We knew we wanted good beer and a patio.  The Library? Of course.

It was the perfect end to the perfect weekend.

rakin' it in

Wow. July.

Really? July?

Well, I'm a little behind :) I actually hate being behind on life.  It may not look like it or seem like it, but I do.  I'm working on trying to not be, but life happens.  Weird huh...

So, for now, I will just post something simple.  My newest addiction, unfortunately, is Pinterest.  I know I know.. I'm behind on that too (see...).. And actually, I haven't been on in awhile, but here is an idea I picked up from there and had to do myself.

the rake necklace holder

rustic. simple. {basically} free.

I picked up this rake head at a local boutique/antique store for $2.  I was just looking around their place outside where they have some items.  And what did I spy?  A rake head.  A red rake head.  I picked it up and looked at the price tag - holding my breath..how you do when you find something you have to have, but know it's priced way more than you are willing to pay... And to my surprise, it was only $4!! Well, they were having a sidewalk sale that day, and I got this rake head and a cute brown and black patent clutch for a total of $3.  Sold.

I took it home with me, sprayed it with a clear coat of spray paint (to keep the rust from getting on my jewelry, but still being able to keep the rusty look), and hung it in my bathroom.  It was perfect.

To top it off, I remembered we had an old rake that was here when we moved into the rent house.  On the end of this old, rigged rake that didn't work worth a you-know-what was a perfect rake head.  So instead of my husband throwing the whole thing away, I told him to keep the end, that I had a project for it.  Kind of confused, he went ahead and kept it for me.  I'm not sure if I will keep it for another necklace holder, a gift for a friend, or I've also seen them used as a wine glass holder.

I love that I have a [free] back-up rake head.