Journey to the MarketPlace

Hello everyone. Mom and I made a journey to the MarketPlace in Columbia today. Neither one of us have been there for ages. We couldn't get over how much stuff was tucked away inside this store. It was fun to get away and just browse through all the goodies.

There was a nice little nursery on the South side of the building so we went there first. Then we went into the side door where we were greeted by Roxie. Bless her heart. She was laying on a rug asleep in front of her owner's booth. The owner told us Roxie is 21 years old. Can you imagine? Roxie is blind and losing her hearing. I asked her owner if I could take her picture, "of course" she replied. She was quite proud to tell everyone Roxie's age. There were lots of hats and vintage dresses. Mom loved looking at the old clothes. I LOVE this High Boy Dresser. I really wanted to take it home in the worst way!! I love Quartersawn wood. There were plenty of shelves. This one has a twin. I could very easily brought those home. Along with this picture. This fram and the picture itself absolutely beautiful. I have the perfect place for it, I really do!!Dishes, there were plenty of dishes. Mom and I both have a huge fetish for pretty dishes. This set I loved. Tiny pink roses shaped into a flower or star. They are gorgeous.Although these are not old, they are definitely eye candy to us. We both ooed and awed over these pretties.As well as these. Very pretty, so was rooster in the middle. He's proud. I love roosters and chickens.This guy had the scenic view standing atop a huge cabinet. I think he was checking out the babes down below. Hopefully he didn't spot these two:A little out of the ordinary, but they were hanging out with all the other fowl in the area. Notice the big chick in the background. I think they were her bodyguards, they just didn't quite fit in...Some more comic relief. Mom got really tickled over this little fella. I think he reminded her of someone she knows.Something about this whole area just made me want to sit down a spell and have a class of iced tea. I loved everything about this booth.

It's been a long time since we've been to this store and it was a real treat for us today. Maybe next time we won't wait so long to go back. I could've taken a ton more pictures, but I got too busy browsing, I forgot about the camera. We did a little shopping at the mall and Hobby Lobby. I wanted to go through Shelter Gardens, but they were having a wedding. Maybe next time. So instead we went to the Lowe's and Home Depot to check out their nursery blooms. Well, I'm pooped. We had a fun, long afternoon. Time to hit the hay!!

Tempting...

I'm taking a break. It's 2:27pm Missouri time, I'm already pooped. I'm also a little concerned about Kia. She just doesn't seem to feel very good. Does she have the canine flu or did she steal something she shouldn't have off of my countertop? Not sure. Cleaning the floor has been quite a job. The bedroom carpet looks great. I'm still working on a stain in the livingroom. Kia could be wiped out because of all the noise and worry.

So while I am taking a break, I'm checking to see if an online store still has those dishes I've had my eye on. Sure enough! Here they are, I love them!!!

Typically not the colors I'm drawn to, but these are so pretty. I'd like to make just one meal to serve on them. Would the company go for that? There would be a lot of shipping and handling huh? Then there are these on ebay. I have always loved these:

Aren't these gorgeous too? Probably more my style? Dunno, I may need both!!!!!

A Cheap Salad Bowl

Take a look at this bowl. Doesn't look like much does it? Don't get me wrong, I love, I mean I LOVE pretty dishes. I have a few old bowls that should be put up for good. But I have no one to leave them to and I think the ladies who used to serve with them, would love for me to continue their legacy. I know you'll disagree, but I think some of you might disagree about this bowl too. It's my new salad bowl.



I know you are probably thinking this gal is tacky. Here's why I'm not. My great aunt had a real wooden bowl she used to serve salad in at most of her meals. When I was little, the bowl, for some strange reason, mesmerized me. My mom didn't have wooden bowls. My grandma didn't serve with wooden bowls. I thought it was just pretty cool. I thought she must be the only person on earth to have a wooden salad bowl. Silly I know, but I was young and didn't have a clue about serving dishes. When she passed on, I wanted to get that salad bowl at her estate auction. It was in a box of other dishes. Well, guess who was out flittering around when that box went for bid. You got it. The great niece who loved that bowl. Oh well. There are so many other things in life to think about, so I kinda forgot about that bowl. That is until I see one like it when I'm out nosing around flea markets or junk shops. My mom found this bowl at Walgreens. Nothing like Aunt Sadie's but it's cute. Just look what it looks like filled with garden goodies:

However, try to picture it not blurry. Maybe the next one will be better:

Well, not really, but you get the idea. I'm working on my photog skills. I'll blame the camera for now. Anyway, I love how salad just appears more appealing to me in this bowl. Mom says I just need to fix salad from now on, they taste better when I make them. I think, for some really weird reason, salad just tastes better when someone else makes them. Why is that? Or, could it be this tacky little bowl?

(Next time I'll make sure the pictures aren't blurry before I save them!)