Thursday, October 8, 2009

Lost shoe



At the rainy day sale this past weekend...I came across this sweet little brown baby shoe...



Just one...
It was in the booth of a dealer with a lot of old automobile junk...
It looked so sad and lonely....so lost.
I asked the dealer how much he wanted for it and he replied...
"two dollars".



Two dollars for one shoe? No way. I left the booth.



But .....my heartstrings tugged....it was lost...it was lonely...
...it was sad...
The mother in me could no longer leave a lost and lonely baby shoe than a lost child...
That automotive junk dealer knew my weakness.
:) Laura

32 comments:

kjkljk;ljljgjgfuyhd said...

My heart strings would have tugged at me too, but $2? Maybe his heart strings were tugging too and he didn't want to let it go?

Julie Marie said...

Oh Laura, you are too sweet, it is not a weakness, it is a stength... I am so happy you went back for it... Bisous... Julie Marie

Wildflowerhouse said...

Oh you are so sweet. I would have had to take it home too!. Sharon

Angie @ thejunkranch said...

Sweet! I always listen with my heart too.

melanie said...

I , too , found some lost shoes this last weekend...what is it about those little ones that just get me right smack in the heart? Glad you went back and got it!

Chocolates4Breakfast (Terri ~ Boog) said...

Two dollars well spent, I'd say! Very cute!

SharDon Exclusives said...

You are so sweet and softhearted...lol I would have gone back to get it too. Women are so tinder hearted and sentimental.
Blessings,
Sharon

Lisa said...

So glad you gave in! It is super sweet! Great color!
Hugs, Lisa

The French Bear said...

Ahhh..... that's so sweet, you should have had it for free just because it was all alone!!!!!
Hugs,
Margaret B

Becky said...

Oh, I just love you shoe rescue. It is so sweet a shoe.

Smiles,
Becky

marie said...

That's the sweetest shoe I ever saw ~ perfect for an autumn display. I'd have paid $2.00 for it in a minute! Glad you gave it a home!

Anonymous said...

that tender little shoe is begging for cuddling and i knew you would go back for it. it is home now and oh if only it could speak. i can rest easier tonight.:)bless you. Bestest,Denise

AuroraSuzette said...

Even my two tall teenage boys like lookin a little baby shoes! They can't believe their feet were ever that little!

manon 21 said...

trop mignonne!
bon weekend Laura
manon

Bless by Tone said...

It is a really cute shoe, though, worthy of a home. I just love your blog.

The Sobbing Settee ... said...

Ooh my ... how cute is that little shoe!
Maybe it's me ... but just 2 dollars?
I would have paid double but that's because over here they would simply ask at least 10 ... for a single shoe that is ;-)

Dutch greetings,
Miranda

Yvonne said...

what a lovely shoe (Victorian ?)
nice autumn picture...
have a nice weekend
Greets Yvonne

Anna said...

I think I would give in too and take it home with me!
have a nice weekend!
xxx

Theresa said...

Oh it made me sad that you left it and happy you went back:) Too cute. Have a blessed day.

Cecil and Co. said...

I have a thing for old shoes too! I have some single ones as well, they make up to great little displays or pin cushions. I like to put my bunnies coming out of them! LOL They are too cute...thanks for sharing!

Rose ~Victorian Rose ~ said...

SO happy you went back too...I could never have left it either.

Rose
Http://delightfulclutter.blogspot.com/

Suzy's Vintage Attic said...

Hello Laura

I wouldn't have been able to leave behind either. It has now found a good home!
Who did it belong to? That is what I always wonder.
Have a lovely weekend.
Isabelle x

Les Cotrions said...

Oh Laura you're so sweet and the lonely shoe too! Maternal instinct?? I'd have done the same!
Happy week end!
Vale

Rostrose said...

OOOOh - and now it is a nest for some nuts ... and it is not lonely any more!!! ;-)
Big hugs, Traude

Magdalena said...

ohhh...lonely shoe, how sad and melancolic...
lovely pictures,
best wishes for the week end,
hugs
Magdalena/Color Sepia

Julie@beingRUBY said...

Oh how sweet
I think I would of paid more.. maybe
You are a kind soul Laura! Have a great weekend xx Julie

Dumbwit Tellher said...

I would find it difficult too to leave that lone, lovely baby shoe without a home. You a good person!

Rosemary said...

So cute! I'm glad it has a home.
Rosemary

decorator to the stars said...

HOW SWEET, I HAVE SEVERAL "ONE SHOES" GIO

Carole said...

Laura,
May little bargain shopper. Look at it like it's the price of a cup of coffee....it's a bargain!!!
and a lot cuter!
xo...C

Floss said...

Oh, so lovely. We dug up a little clog in the garden of our tiny Newcastle-upon-Tyne flat when we lived there. It was incredible to think of the little child who had worn and lost it.

jade said...

Oh Laura, you have such a wonderful heart!!!!! And the little baby shoe is so lovely!!!

Have a very nice weekend, Hugs Jade