Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Home Again ...Simple Finds For Spring


Mr. Flea, kitty Starla and I made it home safe and sound!
Starla has turned into an amazing traveler...
...we really think she enjoyed her Florida vacation!

When time allowed,
 I managed to get to a number of fun church sales...
...thanks to sister Lynn and Mr. Flea.

I love church sales!


As I unpack the van I will share some sweet simple finds...
...perfect for spring.


I remember wearing some pretty little pink gloves...
...on Easter Sunday long ago.
...and I still love Nana's crochet trimmed hankies.
(Well, these weren't my Nana's ... 
...but surely they belonged to someone's Nana!)


Sweet pastel china flowers on a lost and lonely little egg cup.
Just a quarter sitting amidst jars and junk on a church sale table.


Now...she sings in the spotlight!
I think she needs me to dye her a pale pink egg!

OK, well I am home again after all these months...
... nursing a bit of a cold but ready to tackle some huge,
 long overdue projects!

Check back tomorrow for a book review and a giveaway!
Hope you are all having a good week! 

:)

Linking up to White Wednesday #95 at Faded Charm.
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31 comments:

  1. Jenny PetricekApril 12, 2011 at 12:25 PM

    I love the vintage handkerchiefs that are pictured here...they remind me of the ones my grandma Loretta had, that I'd bring out all the time to play dress-up with. I wonder what happened to them after she passed away...

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  2. AllieApril 12, 2011 at 12:43 PM

    What a sweet little egg cup. You don't see them too often anymore. This one is especially beautiful adorned with those flowers. I too remember my Grandmother's hankies! Another time, long ago.

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  3. OliveApril 12, 2011 at 1:26 PM

    Our kitty travels too! The little cup is adorable. I wore gloves when I was a little girl on Sundays. Welcome Home:0

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  4. AnonymousApril 12, 2011 at 1:37 PM

    I remember my Dad always having a soft boiled egg in his egg cup on weeked mornings!! I can also remember going to Easter Sunday School with my new white gloves!! Ahhhh.... The 1950's were a decade of proper dress!!
    Have a Wonderful Day!!
    Marilyn

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  5. Sandi @the WhistleStop CafeApril 12, 2011 at 1:47 PM

    You are ready for spring!

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  6. It's meApril 12, 2011 at 1:51 PM

    Wowwwww...beautiful spring finds...love the pastel colors !!!...lovely day darling.....xxx...

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  7. mary pernulaApril 12, 2011 at 2:34 PM

    Love the pastels, makes me want to get into the garden. Glad you made it home ok Laura. HUGS MARY

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  8. RaeApril 12, 2011 at 2:41 PM

    Pastel.Pristine.And a pink egg sounds perfect!!

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  9. Suzy's Vintage AtticApril 12, 2011 at 3:12 PM

    Hi Laura

    I really like the pink gloves, such a pretty shade of pink! I too like Church/jumble sales :-)
    Isabelle x

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  10. The French HutchApril 12, 2011 at 3:54 PM

    I also have memories of the little while gloves and pretty hankie in my tiny little purse going off to Sunday School....I adore your finds your unpacking....

    ~Emily
    The French Hutch

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  11. PaulaApril 12, 2011 at 3:58 PM

    I always enjoy reading your blog. Lovely photos!

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  12. amy of studio four cornersApril 12, 2011 at 3:59 PM

    yes, I love church rummage sales too - always the sweetest finds! your photos are great - and glad that you are home safe and sound!
    amy of four corners design

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  13. DortheApril 12, 2011 at 4:31 PM

    Laura,-your finds are so lovely- I love the eggcup,and the pink glowes-- I guess it is good being home again--
    Hugs,Dorthe

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  14. AnonymousApril 12, 2011 at 5:09 PM

    beautiful. Charmaine

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  15. Rachel Noelle PallasApril 12, 2011 at 6:13 PM

    Your egg cup is precious~ So pretty~ Hugs,Rachel ;)

    French Farmhouse 425

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  16. Andy's AtticApril 12, 2011 at 6:16 PM

    So glad you are home safe and sound. Ahhhh..your own bed! I wore the gloves and hats! Those were the days,
    Annette

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  17. Glenda/MidSouthApril 12, 2011 at 6:16 PM

    Nice finds. I am always ready to be home again, after being away. The last couple of church sales I went to were really disappointing.
    Enjoy your evening.

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  18. Vintage GalApril 12, 2011 at 8:10 PM

    Lovely treasures and definitely reminds you of spring ~ they made me smile ;-)

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  19. Simply BungalowApril 12, 2011 at 8:25 PM

    Such a sweet egg cup. I just love your beautiful pictures. Your blog is so lovely!
    ~Heidi

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  20. LizlovesVintageApril 12, 2011 at 8:27 PM

    Good to hear you made it home without a hitch. It's good to be home. I've been looking for egg cups around my fave jaunts with no luck. Lucky dog!! Yes, it needs PINK or Lavender:)
    I heard Giveaway..... We should..
    I'll email you;)
    xxx Liz

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  21. French CuriositésApril 12, 2011 at 8:49 PM

    Sweet finds. It's always good to make it back home after a long trip!

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  22. AngelaApril 13, 2011 at 12:17 AM

    I just bought that same egg cup in AZ when I was on vacation - isn't it lovely?

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  23. pamqApril 13, 2011 at 1:02 AM

    Welcome home!

    Glad to hear that Starla enjoyed herself---I was wondering if she had went along.....

    Cute, cute egg cup!

    May I suggest a lilac colored egg..........

    ;-)

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  24. bikimApril 13, 2011 at 5:24 AM

    gorgeous!!!!!!!!!!!!
    love the photos!
    take care,
    Rosa

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  25. Susie~From My Home To YoursApril 13, 2011 at 7:22 AM

    Hey Laura,
    Great to hear that you arrived home safe and well (almost anyway!) There's no place like home!

    Take it easy and I look forward to more lovely posts.

    xxoo,
    Susie

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  26. Free Art PrintablesApril 13, 2011 at 9:21 AM

    Good finds! I love vintage handkerchiefs! They have so much possibility!

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  27. Chrissy...The Apothecary ShopApril 13, 2011 at 9:42 AM

    Love it all,but that egg cup is my favorite...so pretty!!! Hope this finds you well and enjoying good weather! x0x0

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  28. CindyApril 13, 2011 at 10:16 AM

    LOVE the sweet little egg cup! I have hankies like this from my grandmother! Great finds!

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  29. BarbApril 13, 2011 at 11:06 AM

    Glad you had a safe trip home.
    That is such a sweet egg cup, look forward to seeing more of your treasures.
    Barb in Texas

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  30. Sandi~A Cottage MuseApril 13, 2011 at 1:20 PM

    Hi Laura...glad you arrived home safe!
    The egg cup is so sweet!

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  31. jacklynn4April 14, 2011 at 8:37 AM

    Hi Laura,
    Will you be at brim this May? I hope we can meet up! Jackie

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