This weekend Rich and I went out for lunch, just the two of us. On the way back home, I requested a quick stop at my favorite local thrift/treasure shop. Rich was happy to agree, as it gave him the opportunity to take a 20 minute nap in the car as I browsed around in the store.
I like this particular shop because all the proceed go to charity, and it’s a small, clean place with happy ladies working in it.
I found a small Homer Laughlin China creamer/pitcher (above).
I also went through a box of mittens and took out the three homemade pairs that I found. They remind me of “The Three Little Kittens who Lost Their Mittens” and now I have them for *my three little sons*.
I found a orange sweater for Sarah Joy, also handmade. Unfortunately it is too big right now. I put it on Sarah as soon as we got home and the sleeves were way too long. I took it off Sarah and tried it on Seth who was very indignant, “Me not want to have this on! It’s Sarah’s!” But, because I tried it on him, I now know that it will, eventually, be just right on her. In another year or so.
Isn’t it sweet? A yummy color with a boat neck color and a pretty crochet pattern on the torso~
I’ve had a Christmas picture up that I’ve been wanting to replace with something else. I was thrilled to find just the right thing…..a picture of coffee and tea cups;
I also found a big box of office supplies and bought all the pencils. About 120. I was very pleased because we’ve been needing homework pencils for several weeks now. You never saw such happy children all because mama brought home so many fresh and new pencils.
It was fun. I do like to browse around in those kinds of shops, don’t you? You never know what you’ll find.
Some family pictures from the weekend;
Also this weekend I found a wonderful book; free on the kindle, linked below. I HIGHLY recommend this book, along with her other one “Letters from a Woman Homesteader.”
Have a wonderful day, friends~
Good to be Home 
wow, you found a lot in a few minutes! Great finds. Those are wonderful pics of you and Rich. They made me smile BIG.
what wonderful and precious finds.. love the photos too!
Shanda you inspire me!! You make life as beautiful as it should be!!! If there was only one blog I ever read I think yours would be it!! bLove the handmade sweather and mittens….there is just somethig about hand made that says love and comfort isnt there?
Those are great!
Yes, I love places like that!!! I found a door and a window at a salvage place for a total of $25! I’m tickled to death! That creamer is adorable. Love the orange sweater. You and Rich are so cute. And your little guys are getting too big, too fast!!!
Oh yes I do like to go to thrift/treasure stores. =) I like your new little creamer, so cute. It’s so relaxing over here. Your site always makes me want to bake! or give baths…something domestic. Not that I’m Not doing domestic all day long! Ha!You just make it so peaceful. =)Happy Monday.
20 minutes to browse in a thrift shoppe is better than as much time at Target, and yet, Target is pretty great. =)always, always love to come here….like Liz said, you just inspire domestics in me too!!
What a sweet little sweater. It will look so cute on little Sarah.What wonderful pictures of you and Rich. Beautiful couple ♥Your boys are growing to be such wonderful wilderness boys. That’s such a good thing for boys to have…..lots of land to roam and boys toys/tools I will have to check out your new book. Sounds interesting. Thanks for the suggestion.~Cinnamon
I love second hand/thrift stores & I like them even better when the profit goes to charity. 🙂 You never know what you’ll find at such places & I love that creamer you found, so pretty. Now you made me want to go visit the thrift store near me, but it will have to wait ’til another day.
what a great find! i love Homer Laughlin! i have some bowls and a gravy boat. my youngest took one of the bowls and threw it off the porch so i lost one but….. happy thrifting
I read the Letters from a Woman Homesteader. I enjoyed her book. I should send you a list of my favorite finds on kindle. Love you and am thinking and praying for you often.
Thift stores are my favorite! So fun to do!
@colleena146 – You’ll have to get Elk Hunt, too, it’s just as good! I would love your book list. Thank you so much for commenting, I’ve missed you. I love you, too!
@purpleamethyst76 – I just updated my blog with my list of favorite reads…enjoy! Miss you too! My girls keep telling me that they want to come out for a visit again – each time they find me looking at your blog.
I volunteer at a thrift store and it’s fun to see the things you can find there.
By the way we “clean” our dishes etc. with Windex at the shop 🙂
Shanda doll, I am in love with the china, the orange sweater, and the sheer look of JOY in yours and Rich’s faces! I cannot tell you how much I beamed when I looked at the pictures of the two of you. Praise GOD! 🙂 I really want to see you guys soon, seeing you like that makes me so happy. What an answer to prayer. I love you so much my friend. ❤