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Picking up Baby Boy

Today Mommy and I trek to Spokane to pick up Baby Boy at the airport.  He's traveling from San Francisco and this will be his first visit to see us and his first visit to Idaho (and eastern Washington, he traveled to Seattle back in 2005).

Here's a picture of the little devil from years back...

oh so cute but look at those eyes...

He'll be here for a week but we really haven't planned anything too much yet, other than thrift shopping.  The only thing that might dampen plans is the weather...nope, not rain, snow.  Yes, snow, still.  I snapped this pic the other day when the flakes began to fall again...

I'm not sure how much is expected this weekend, at least a few inches (which for us is six or more).  Both Mommy and I have told Baby Boy to make sure he has warm clothes and a coat, oh yeah boots too.

It's a hike up the driveway since it's dirt and gravel (mostly dirt) and we're having mud season, even with the snow, so I have to park by the highway and slog our way up to the house...it's only a pain after a shopping excursion, however the treasures usually make up for it and we consider it good exercise.

Just love our walls of snow.

So, I'm off to Spokane...Happy Saturday!!

Shabby to Chic Shoppe: Part one

There's a shop in Coeur d'Alene Idaho where Mommy displays and sales some of her wares.  It's called Shabby to Chic Shoppe and located at 806 N 4th Street.  During the summer, Sandy (the owner) has flowers covering the outside as this picture shows:

It is stunning!

The store is a large open space with various vendors and some really creative ladies.  Mommy has pieces that we've refinished and some of our gems that we no longer need to hold on to.  The shop caters to the love of vintage, especially chippy furniture that I know a lot of women love.

Mommy started out small and unsure of what to put in and how to do it, especially since she has a flair for the ultra frilly and Victorian.  This is from last year when she first started:

The ladies love to change it around so sometimes it's our display and sometimes it isn't.  Mommy doesn't mind too much because in these poor weather months it's a hassle to get down there since we live in the mountains an hour away.

Most of these pieces have sold or have been changed since these pictures were taken.

So, if you're ever in the Coeur d'Alene area check it out.  There are several cute shops and antique stores along 4th that are great to visit and shop.

Happy Shopping!

Marie

Marie was my grandmother's (Mama) best friend.  Apparently she was a gregarious lady who talked my grandpa into taking Mama out to dinner and other things instead of keeping Mama cooped up out in the country.  Marie was very good for Mama.

One summer when we were visiting family (back in Mommy's hometown) Mommy went to a garage sale at Marie's daughter Vicky's house.  There were the usual knick-knacks but back on one table Mommy noticed Marie was sitting on a table...not the original Marie, a different Marie. 

Back in 1975 the original Marie was given a gift of a doll that was made to look like her and thusly named Marie.  When Marie passed away Vicky aquired the doll and put her in a box until this particular garage sale.  Mommy swooped in a grabbed her up asking Vicky if she really was for sale.  Vicky said yes to which Mommy replied, "You're selling your mom?  Are you sure?"  Vicky had never been more sure.  So for five bucks Mommy bought Marie and brought her home. 

I was a young girl at the time but loved Marie...she was so beautiful...and is so beautiful even with her crazing.  Here she is...

and on a dresser...

Mommy's had Marie for over twenty years now and not until today did she know that Marie has a blue lace slip and knickers...

Introductions: Part One

It was a crazy weekend.  Lots of snow...I can't believe it's still snowing, but as the news keeps telling me technically it's still winter, at least for a couple more days.

I decided to introduce myself in a more proper way and also introduce others that I will probably write about.

First I'll start out with the munchkin Chewbacca.

Chewie is a one year old Pomeranian who lives up to his name.  He is very sweet even though he now likes to turn away from the camera.

His older brother and best friend is Spanky McFarland.

Spanky loved being an only child but is tolerating having a pesky playmate around now.  He is very loving and enjoys cuddling and being held like a baby.

Usually I'm holding Spanky with Chewie jumping at my legs like a two-year-old. 

Then there's Mommy aka Liz.

This was taken this past summer during one of our excursions...garage sales, thrifting, etc.  That's what she loves to do, the thrill of the hunt and all.

Of course I'm here too, Melissa.  But alas no picture of me to include.  I'm usually the one behind the camera not in front of it.  I'll write more about me in the about section and of course in future posts.

Happy St Patrick's Day!