This and That.

Over the weekend, we celebrated Emma's very last high school prom.  Sigh.  Such a beautiful girl, even if I'm a bit biased.

I also spent some time cleaning out my garden shed (which is more like an adult playhouse than a garden shed).   I chased out all the spiders and washed linens. Now, I just wish our weather would stay warm enough to enjoy it!

On Sunday, my mom, sister and I attended season opener of the Allegan Antique market.  Of course, I found another Chinese Checkerboard to add to my growing collection.  I'm addicted, I tell ya! 

Lastly, if you are out shopping this weekend and near a Dollar Tree, they are selling the prettiest paper lanterns and they even light up!  Wouldn't they be really festive as birthday party or Mother's day decorations?  I hope you find time to play this weekend.

XOXO

Weekend highlights...

We started our weekend at Van Andel Arena watching Live Arts Grand Rapids where Emma's Grandville marching band participated Friday night.

Saturday was a day of prom preparations for Emma.  

She looked gorgeous.  

I still can't believe my baby is going to be 17 in a few weeks.  

I ended the weekend with a trip on Sunday to the Allegan Antique market for their season opener with my mom and sister.

These miniature cabins came home and will join the rest of my tiny cabin collections at our lake house.  These last few days sure have been a whirlwind of activity.  Have a wonderful week ahead!

Weathering the first outdoor Allegan Antique market of 2014!

Despite the insane crazy wind gusts and incredibly cold temps, my mother, sister and myself braved our first outdoor Allegan Antique market of 2014 on Sunday.   It was quite the adventure!!

 I'm being brave posting this group selfie.  We were so cold!!!  Emma's group selfie from Easter was much prettier.  hee hee.

I had summer on the brain when I picked up this salt water taffy tin.  

The tin has already found a new home in our beach-themed bathroom.

The Effanbee doll has made new friends in my craft room.

The miniature log cabins and maple syrup containers will be added my cabin collection.

I think my favorite purchase of the day were these camp stools.

The girls tested them out Sunday evening in our backyard Camp Toadstool.

I think they'll be perfect seating for roasting marshmallows. 

I hope you had a wonderful weekend having your special adventures. 

 

Allegan Antique Market part 2...

My sister, mom and I had fun posing with various items at the Allegan antique market on Sunday. I will say that I've gotten spoiled with estate sale prices and the market was a bit higher priced than I wanted to pay. 

Some items that DID come home with me included -

This horseshoe game for Josie's birthday.

A pile of vintage wrapping paper. 

I had also hinted about a 2nd dollhouse. Here's a sneak peek.

I promise more exterior dollhouse pictures on Friday. I haven't had a single moment to "play" this week. Lots going on with family and work. The weekend can't get here fast enough!
 

A little house warming gift and weekend plans...

Erica from Golden Egg Vintage recently moved into a new home with her sister and I decided that she needed a little something to celebrate her new home. 

 This cigar box has been transformed into little house warming shadow box.


I also sent a box of crafting goodies and small treasures.

Do you have any special plans for the weekend?  As long as the weather forecast remains accurate, warmer temps are finally in our weekend forecast.  The timing couldn't be better.

 My sister, Mom and I are headed to Allegan on Sunday for the season opener of the Allegan Antique Market!

Over 400 vendors.  I can hardly wait!!  

Have a super crafty/thrifty weekend, my friends!

It's all about the hunt...

On Sunday, my mom, sister, and my walking cast, braved 94 degrees to hit the Allegan Antique market.

It was worth the sweat and very swollen foot.
I didn't bring this child's tea cart home (but I wish I would have). 

These are the goodies that ended up in the back of my van...

Another children's party game book (I found a couple of cute ideas that I can use for Josie's upcoming birthday party) and a flower frog.  I can't have enough of those frogs for displaying photos and postcards.

I also couldn't resist these penny dolls.  Don't you just love the sweet little Asian girl and Indian princess?

I also got this child-size wooden ironing board for a song.  I'm planning on hanging it up in my laundry room.  It'll be perfect near my washboards and doll clothes.

I have a shelf that runs the width of our sunroom that I'm going to fill with summer decor and I thought all these pieces of miniature furniture would add a fun touch.



I also brought home a few more goodies that I'm going to use in an upcoming belated birthday give-away.   Be sure to keep checking back.  Happy thrifting!!

A Christmas dollhouse secret...

Way back on this July post, I showed you this amazing dollhouse that I picked up for $10 from the Allegan Antique market.

It was love at first sight when I saw the tiny drilled holes in the window boxes which I quickly filled with vintage millinery flowers.

I've decided to start giving it a proper makeover
because...

...although my intention was to use it for additional storage in my craft room, I couldn't help but think that Josie really needs this for Christmas.

Target has a new line of miniatures (Li'l Woodzeez) and I think this raccoon family need a special dwelling.


I picked all sorts of doll house supplies from Hobby Lobby over the weekend and I can't wait to get started.

As you can imagine, I'll have to be sneaky when I work on this project (so as to keep it a secret) but I promise to do a big reveal before Christmas.

XOXO

♥