today's joy...
was family dinner and nan & pa's. the familiarity of family. the weekly ice-cream brand debate... the rare sharing of past memories from nan & pa's upbringing... such a lovely evening sitting round the kitchen table just sharing life. so good to be able to do this every week.
bit of a dreary weekend down my way. indoor adventures were the order of the day.
my other joyous moments came from...
a spontaneous decision friday night to have a garage sale over the weekend while school holidayers were in town. the good old cardboard signs worked a treat! what a great feeling to sit back at the end of the day and have the bonus of a slightly emptier, clearer house and a few more dollars back in the wallet. i'm getting a lot better of letting go of things and being realistic about what we need in the house.
these little guys kept me company... smarties were the treat of the morning...
we won't comment on the stereotypical gender status of these characters.... funny that my hubby is going to be a teacher and we had a female ambulance office stop by the garage sale. :)
did decide to keep a couple of things from my market boxes to grace my shelves...
got my rummage cases out starting to get ready for the may brissy suitcase rummage. took way to much stuff last time. decided next month's cases will be filled vintage sheet squares and clothing only. kiss. oh i find it hard letting go of some cute sheets! but i do oh so enjoy sharing the love with other crafters.
with only one more week to go of this challenge i am stoked and excited. i miss my op shop adventures and think the goal of finding a better balance of my shopping hobbies and finding some free adventures through my week will be a natural progression after these free living days.
how's this for timing... forget the wallet, this could be my reward!! there is a vintage market being held in a community hall down the road over the easter long weekend! i might limit myself to one dress or skirt to practice the self discipline and balance i aim to keep for my future. :)
I was soo tempted 2 days ago at a charity shop by a victorian hall stand I nearly caved and bought it. however it was an inch to tall. 1 week to go well done on making it this far!
ReplyDeleteCute cups :) I too would find it hard selling the sheets. Years ago I sold vintage on ebay and I did find it very hard to let go. I have that same aqua with mauve flowers sheet so you may see it pop up in a project one day! Enjoy your weekend xo
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