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Monday, November 11, 2013

Primitives R Us

Oh, good grief.  Again with the prims!  Zzzzzzzz...

      My mom and I had a few days of Mother/Daughter fun shopping for prim treasures and bargains! My mom is so much fun.  I can easily say she is my best friend next to my husband.  We just laugh and laugh! God has blessed me with a real treasure!

     We stopped by The Blue Snickel.  I hadn't been there is a few years.  I pass it all the time going to and from school, but it isn't open when I go by.  We went to the Christmas Open House.  When I was last there, I was more country than prim.  So, while I liked some of her stuff, the prim things didn't hold my attention.  Now, however, all of that has changed.  I believe that someone may have slipped on the drool puddle I left on the floor there. Oops. Isn't my birdy cute? I have a mental shopping list for next time... This really is the only "true" prim shop in my area.  It beats out Cocalico Creek.

 
 
We stopped by Cocalico Creek.  I got this box.  I have tons of ideas for it.  What ideas do you have?  We can compare notes!

 

Not far from The Blue Snickle is an antique store in an old log cabin.  I spent $8 on these two items.  The strainer I might use for a make-do shoo-fly screen and put a candle in it.
 
This guy, well I have plans for him.  You will have to wait for Christmas for that one...

I got these on eBay for $5.  I like them for decoration, but I also plan to use them as an artifact in my history lessons.  They look old.  I guess that is a good price?

 
 Also eBay, both for around $10.  They are very roughly carved.  Love them!


Our local nursery, Black Creek Nursery, has a flea market once a year where they usually keep their perennials.  I got all of these things and more for about $30.  I didn't show all of it.  These are my favorites! Although, I forgot to put a picture of the butter mold I got for $5.  I will have to show you later.

 
 This I got at Goodwill for $3.  I am going to paint it black,  add a quart-round lip, and do some distressing to make a writing table.  It is the perfect size to hold my lap top.  I thought about drilling a shallow hole to put an ink bottle in.  What do you think? Any other ideas?
 

My parents gave me this spool of awesome thread.  It is a much deeper brown than my picture shows.  It is on a pink bobbin, though.  Any ideas as to how I can primify it?
 Have a blessed day, my friends!  Next time, I am posting some more FALL decor.  I love Thanksgiving!  I am not ready to put my tree up!  Whew!  Everyone needs to slow down! ;)

Love,
Heather

7 comments:

  1. Fun, fun treasures! I use my cake pan for an Advent wreath. With greenery and berries and candles, it works great! Hope you'll stop in and enter my 4-soap (Christmas) Giveaway on now through Thursday only.
    Have a wonderful day. Sounds like you and your mom laugh as much as my daughters and I do. :-)

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  2. Oh you did really well finding some great goodies there......love that box, I can see a wee feather tree in it for the holidays.......How wonderful to shop with your Mom, perfect prim fun, Blessings Francine.

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  3. Aww such sweet goodies..I love them all...
    Big hugs and blessings xxx

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  4. Some great finds! I always loved the hand carved pieces. You are blessed to have such a wonderful mom. Warm Blessings! Amy

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  5. Oh wow Heather what a fun post - I love Blue Snickle but have only been there twice...seems a just a tad too far up on Rt. 23 when we are doing our shopping but maybe next time we'll make a point to shop. It definitely is PRIM though!
    You really got some wonderful treasures.
    Karen

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  6. My oh my, girl!! You have such a good eye for a bargain!!! Truly lovely finds especially the desk.
    I really need to visit The Blue Snickel!! Gotta visit PA next year again!!
    God bless dear friend, and be assured I am thinking of you and your students!
    Christine

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  7. What wonderful treasures you found.
    You are blessed friend.
    Woolie Hugs

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