SOLD!...YOU BOUGHT IT!!

I've told many of you that our area is very fortunate to have sooooo many GREAT antique and junkin' places! From the WONDERFUL antique malls, thrift and consignment stores, hideaway (shure enuf!!) junk places my friend and me are able to enjoy them all on any given day!!

Great Auction Finds...

Super chest for storage! And someone walked away happy!

Ever seen a BLUE Coke Ice Box? Lots of interest here...

Most of you will not remember the old Dr. Pepper jingle...(but many of us do!!) DRink DR. PEPper, 10---2---4...

You never know what will come up for sale...

Tables of silverplate...many pieces still wrapped in bubble wrap from the estate sales...

Happy, happy, happy...my friend and me had a great time at the auction! And until the next time...

Have a Blessed Day!! And see ya down the junkin' road!!
Jan

(Photos taken at The Auction House, Maplesville, Al; approved kitchen serving variety of foods)

A Good Day for M R Ducks!!!

Rain, Rain, Go Away, Little "Johnny" (my friend and me NEED to go junkin'!!) Wants to Play!! Even out on the lake the only living things I see are the DUCKS (m r ducks? o s m r!) and they are having a hard time staying in the water!!

I love signs and sayings. I get a KICK out of the emotions that a few choice words can trigger. The old junky discarded ones are true finds! From the hilarious to the sentimental I enjoy all of them!

My favorite ones are those based on scripture. These little tiles are great used as coasters or just "cutesy" items to give as hostess gifts.

And the CROSSES...

So many of the newly engaged couples are registering for gifts that include items which include a message...

Old and new marrieds like these...

"SIgns, SIgns EVEryWHere a SIGN..." This one is perfect for when I worked and the stress built, in my mind I would "go the beach"...

Living on the lake we compile a vast assortment of "huggies"...

These need no explanation...(my #1 son says live in a climate where flops are the norm!)

This could very possibly be my motto...

Hope you've enjoyed my tour of signs! Next time you're out shopping look for those that give you a little giggle or better yet some inspiration!

Have a Blessed Day!! And see ya down the junkin' road!!
Jan


(Tell me about the found signs that speak to you! Love to hear your comments!)

"Laissez les bons temps rouler"...

My friend asks if I'm speaking a new language? No it is an expression used in Cajun French meaning "Let the Good Times Roll!" It's Mardi Gras or Carnival Season!!

The celebrations begin on or after Epiphany and culminate on the day before Ash Wednesday. Mardi Gras is French for "Fat Tuesday." (referring to the practice of the last night of EATING richer, fatty foods before the ritual of the Lenten season beginning on Ash Wednesday) And make no mistake, my friend and me ATE our fair share tonight!

Although we did not partake in the popular practices of wearing masks or costumes, dancing or parades this year we did enjoy the decorations that others had made.

I LOVE the colors associated with the season!!

Another history lesson if you will indulge me; Mobile, Alabama is recognized as having the oldest continual annual Mardi Gras celebration in America having begun in 1703! Mobile is a beautiful city and I will share with y'all in a later post!


Don't you just love this large antique cabinet? It has been painted in a gorgeous shade of silver. It has that "frenchy" look!!

And who wouldn't love snuggling in this bed after a night of celebration!!

In English "Fat Tuesday" is known as "Shrove Tuesday" associated with the religious requirement for confession before Lent begins. Also in many religious groups one is asked to "give up or not consume" something for the 40 days. But this year I'm asking everyone "to show an act of kindness" each day until Easter Sunday. I think it will bring a smile to many!

Have a Blessed Day!! And see ya down the junkin' road!!
Jan

(Do you enjoy Mardi Gras? Send me a message!)