Deborah and I set off into a world of golden sunshine this past Friday. We drove long and far (and I took the long way every time...) and found a tiny town full of antique shops.
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These twin lamps graced an upstairs table creating a mirror image. I initially thought them rather gaudy, but every time I look at the photo I love them a little bit more. I don't know why, but they make me smile and every home should be filled with people and objects that bring a smile to our faces. (I read that in a book once...)
We're done traveling far and wide for a while now. We're both worn out and running out of money. (ha ha!) Actually I spent more buying grape pies on the way home for my October birthday kids than I did in any antique shop. And yes, I left the lamps behind too.
Sounds like a perfect day. And I love those lamps too! They are so pretty:-) It would be fun to own a shop like that, don't you think? You could have fun buying for the shop, enjoy the purchases and then sell them to someone else to enjoy. I have never tasted grape pie! Actually, I've never heard of it till you mentioned it the other day. I I'll have to google the recipe!
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I've had grape pies I love, and grape pies I didn't love. Monica never fails me so I always buy from her store in Naples, NY. Owning a shop would be fun, especially if it came with soup and dessert.
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All looks good. I have wondered how they have this much beautiful collections of things in their shops. I have stood speechless by seeing all of them...
ReplyDeleteI can only imagine the time and money put into some of these collections!
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