SIMPLIFY ~~~~ if only

Visiting SuzAnna's here this past week was, once again, like a day in the Sahara Desert.........no oasis in sight but chilled bottles of water on hand - thanks girls! Worth it - oh yes. These fabulous women shop owners and their marvelous helper, Linda, were hard at it restyling the shop, in 95 degrees no less, following installation of an additional window (vintage of course) in the side of the building, thanks to their handy dh's. This newly illuminated space will be exciting - a gorgeous bed to display linens and many other treasures I'm sure..............I'll be back there soon to report on this. They are now opening 7 days a week instead of 4 - whooppee!

Another sign to add to my collection. This one is irresistible because I wish this could be my life ~ SIMPLE. But, how can one enjoy the hunt for treasure and keep it simple, impossible!

I've been eyeing this very old cobbler's wooden shoe last for several weeks. After seeing one "altered" in an art publication, I've decided to try my hand at that too - I'm thinking Renaissance or Bohemian. Have you seen Sandra Evertson's here fabulous altered wire shoe - it's amazing what she creates.

Still hunting down old buttons to fill my bookend jar - and wooden thread spools for the other one. These however will remain on their old illustrated shirt cards awaiting an art project - imagine, originally just 10 cents each.

Another corner at SuzAnna's - notice I was into photographing white treasures in an effort to beat the heat!

Old cotton petticoat - dangling crystals - pewter candlestick - COOL...........

.......................and though not vintage, this set of vegetable bowls, just $5 total at TJMaxx, this week, made it onto my cool list. One can never have too many bowls.