Recently thrifted

This de-lish-ish-nish will soon be curtains in my craft room.


I'm thinking a little of this:

And this:

for trim.
Whatcha' think?

Recent thrift store finds

I've hit a few thrift stores this month and want to share just a couple of my finds. I'll post more later. First is this vintage tablecloth. It's too small for my table, but I don't care! I got it for $2 and I think it looks wonderful. It would look better ironed, but I'm not doing that!!




Then there's this bit of happy lovliness. I smile everytime I look at it. Hello gorgeous! What shall you serve me today? I got the set for $6. I think that is a steal!

That Santa!! He really knows what I like!!!

mmmmm....hot chocolate

So, it's High School Football nite in the ville. I can't go because I have three essays due by midnight tomorrow. And tomorrow being Stephen's playoff game and Halloween...I gotta get it done tonight.

My guys are going to the game. I decided to fill a thermos with some hot chocolate to keep them warm! And, I saved a cup for myself which I am enjoying as I type this. See my "new" mug? A Birthday gift from V and Ste. I love me some vintage Fire King!

This is our favorite Hot Chocolate:

Rich and Creamy Hot Chocolate

1/2 cup sugar

1/4 cup cocoa

a dash of salt

1/3 cup hot water

2 cups whole evaporated milk

2 cups 2% (or whatever you use) milk

1 tsp vanilla

1/8 tsp cinnamon

Mix sugar, cocoa and salt in a saucepan until well combined. Mix in hot water. Stir until everything is combined, smooth and thickish. Cook over med to med-hi heat stirring constantly. Bring to a boil and continue boiling for 2 minutes - stir constantly. Slowly add evaporated milk, then regular milk. Stir to combine. Add vanilla and cinnamon. Stir to distribute spices. Let warm on medium heat. DO NOT LET BOIL AFTER MILK HAS BEEN ADDED. Stir often to ensure there is no scorching. Once well heated serve in a wonderful cup with marshmallows or a cinnamon stick for stirring!

Vintage Recipe Box

{I've never claimed to be a good photographer!!}
Oh, it's cute! And I love it! It desperately needs cleaning. But what to clean it with? I'll have to test some products on the bottom of the box. And if it ends up that I can't clean it without removing the paint and decals, then I will display it in all its delightful dirtiness. I wonder who kept recipes in this box?

~a new obsession~

I've fallen in love! Lately, Virgil, Stephen and I have been frequenting Antique Shops and Thrift Stores. Lots of items catch my eye, but these cups and saucers have captured my HeArT! I've only purchased one (see it above! :) ) But, I'm thinking I'll start collecting them. I'm going to look for a variety of patterns. I don't want a matching set. I look forward to sitting around the table with my sisters, sipping our favorite Chicory coffee - each with a different cup and saucer. And they will probably tease me...but that's ok. I know they love me anyway! ~ @my