Fun, Thrifty Finds

I took Friday off to do all the yearly doctor visits. Poked, prodded, vaccinated x 3, drained of blood, X-rayed, starved, etc. Sooo, when I was done, I headed for a caramel macchiato and the garage sales! It is a beautiful, windy warm day here. Leaves are flying, and next week will probably be full fall color. I had fun!!

Six of these little plates for $4. It was in the original wrapping so I was happy to see there were all different patterns. 

Wool throw, brown plate, and little silver tray.

Love this little tray, very heavy too. 

I picked up two of these cute pumpkin buckets for $1 each and I have always wanted a red check table cloth. It just says "picnic" to me!

And Santa Claus is coming to town home with me!

I have been picking up these Fitz and Floyd plates, now I have about 5, and he was $5.He looks a little cross-eyed. 

I sure had crossed eyes for as long as I looked at some Spode Woodland dishes at an estate sale. They were  full ebay price at this sale, so I am holding off for tomorrow at 50% off. Execpt I am going out of town at the crack of dawn to go visit daughter #2 for the weekend. Maybe I can get daughter #1 to be there at 9 when they open. (wink wink) And if the dishes aren't there, then it wasn't meant to be! I'll still be happy with what I got today.


I am joining

Autumn's Bounty of Color

For man, autumn is a time of harvest, of gathering together. For nature, it is a time of sowing, of scattering abroad. 
 Edwin Way Teale

Warm, rich brown acorns.

Acorn plates~Chris Madden
Salad plates~Mary Carol Collection


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The Great American Frontier Yard Sale

Saturday my cousin and I drove to Fort Leavenworth, about 45 minutes away to attend The Great American Frontier Yard Sale on the fort. There were probably 100 sales. I had visions of having lots of loot to show you that I got at the garage sales. HA! I came up with this and that is all!

At least it was a good brand. 

The sales were mostly families, and they had baby clothes, baby things, and dining room sets. The generals' housing area hardly had any sales. So, we drove around the fort grounds. 
Here's a tiny bit of history and some pics. 

In 1827  Colonel Henry Leavenworth  established the Fort on the banks of the Missouri River to protect the wagon trains headed west along the Santa Fe Trail, and later, the Oregon Trail, and to help maintain peace with the Indians.

The generals' houses sit looking out on the  Missouri. 

In front of this building were cannons that were lined up and pointed toward the river. They are now mounted in cement, but had wheels as shown in this depiction.

The cemetery was amazing, green and tree covered. 

My favorite thing on the fort was the Buffalo Soldier Statue. 

Buffalo soldiers originally were members of the U.S. 10 th Cavalry Regiment of the US Army, formed in 1866 at Fort Leavenworth. 

The nickname was given to the "Negro Cavalry " by the Indian tribes they fought. 

The statue is so detailed!

Well, no big treasures, but I had a good time, and loved the photos!

What I am Reading in September

Reading and soaking up the rich colors, divine details, and objects of intricate interest, I have scanned this book with a new eye for detail each time I turn a page.

If you are a follower of Charles Faudree this newest book does not disappoint.

Love the layering  of oils.

I like pewter and wish it would come back in style more. This is a cozy, yet rich mantle with hounds and the rough wood.

Look at this snug, comfortable corner of a bedroom done in black and white  toile and the striking black picture frames.

Isn't this a sweet, country bath?

If you have ever read any of the Rosamunde Pilcher novels, you will notice the similarities of Faudree's decor in her books.

Rosamunde Pilcher was born in Cornwall, and retired from writing several years ago. Her writing style details the cottages and estates of Cornwall. Some of my favorite Pilcher books are:

Have you tried any of Rosamunde Pilcher's books?