Thursday, April 7, 2011

Farewell Florida Yard Sales


The van is packed full and Mr. Flea has had it!
There is not an inch of space left. 
In fact, I considered leaving Starla behind
 but Dad is not too fond of cats.

We are leaving bright and early in the morning.


So...good bye to Florida's flea markets, church and yard sales.
Good bye to sunny skies and the beautiful Gulf...
...to sea gulls and sand cranes...
...to golf courses and sandy beaches.
Good bye Daddy 
Good bye sister Lynn
:(



...and hello to New York's beautiful mountains...
...to spring flowers
...to home
...to Dan and Kate
...to friends and family.
:)

44 comments:

Suz said...

I am glad you are going home, Laura. It is so good you have been able to spend the time with your beloved mom and dad and sister. Home feels so good!
Love,
Suz

Jem said...

Hope you have a lovely drive home Laura, safe trip!!

Jem xXx

One Cheap B*tch said...

Welcome back to NY! =)

Jeanine

Alison @ The Polohouse said...

Safe travels!
May you find to new "fleas" to chase after in the north!

Alison

sweetpea said...

wishing you safe travels my sweet friend! i had so hoped we could get together again before you left but when you return we will for sure. your yard sale finds are stunning.

hugs,
shelley

Unknown said...

Have a safe trip home...just remember "there is no place like home"...cant wait to see all of your goodies! Tiff
If you have not entered my giveaway, scoot on over now at The Cranky Queen, Tiff

WhiteWhispers2u said...

I love blue & white dishes.Very pretty~Cheers Kim

LizlovesVintage said...

Safe travels my Friend!! I have to tell you the last time I took a rd. trip to Fla. I bought a oak table.I can vision my Hubby shaking his head. The table is a beauty. Mr Flea it's all Good!!Ha, Ha
xx liz

Blondie's Journal said...

It looks like you found some great things, Laura! Have a safe and fun trip home! :-)

XO,
Jane

Renee said...

Love that plate in the first picture!! Enjoy your trip home. Be safe.

Unknown said...

Ah Laura, we (we Floridians) will miss you. Please give the North East our best : )
~ Deanna

Seawashed said...

It's always good to be going home. Lovely tiny blue floral plate.

Glenda/MidSouth said...

Have a safe trip home and a great weekend !! :)

Divine Theatre said...

Be safe!

Faithful Crafter said...

Praying you have a safe trip home. Florida will miss you and Mr. Flea. Valerie

Crystal Rose Cottage said...

I just got back from Sarasota, Fl visiting with my sister and went to the Red Barn Flea Market...2 years ago my sister went to FiFi's garage sale and bought me a few treasures! They live close to each other! I miss the wonderful weather that we had down there too...but looking forward now to our own beautiful Spring colors!~Hugs, Patti

oldgreymare said...

Safe travel home:D

xx
z

Susie~From My Home To Yours said...

Hey Laura....I pray for traveling mercies and safety for your drive home. I can almost imagine your van full of goodies!

Enjoy the drive...Florida will miss you!

Blessings,

Susie

erin's art and gardens said...

have a safe trip, sweety and don't stop for too many sales on the way (if you can help it?) remember, the van is "full".

Vicki said...

Safe travels! I'm sure if you make stops along the way they'll ship for you! lol

Trouvais said...

Hi Laura! You Do find the most wonderful things! Glad you had a nice (warm!)visit. Happy Spring! XO Trish

aimee said...

i'll be praying for a safe journey home.
blessings,
aimee

Tammy@T's Daily Treasures said...

Safe travels as you head back home. Best wishes and blessings, Tammy

Anji Johnston said...

Don't you dare stop on the way - no matter how many cool yard sale signs you see! Have a safe drive home and remember to show us ALL of your goodies when you get unpacked. Godspeed! X

manon 21 said...

Tu vas retrouver tes montagnes ,je vais retrouver ma Provence et la vie continue.

Amitiés ma chère Laura

Manon

Rozmeen said...

Welcome back! Love your finds,

Hugs,
Rozmeen

Anne Lorys said...

Have a safe trip home!

Oh, and congrats on being featured by Romantic Homes this month! :-)

XO,
Anne

Maison Beldecor said...

Hello dear Laura,
I hope you had a wonderful time spent with your familiy, wishing you a sunny weekend at home. Take care and many warm greetings
Bine

Beach House Living said...

Sounds like a toothpick wouldn't fit in the van. That means you found lots of great treasures!

Andy's Attic said...

Have a safe trip home. I wondered how you were getting all those treasures home. Hope Starla is a good kitty for travel. Mine would friek!
Annette

Carole said...

happy to have you back in the North East. We've missed you .....and just in time for the fleamarket to open.

have a safe trip,

x
Carole

Anonymous said...

Love your finds! Safe travels for you AND your stuff!

:-)

Unknown said...

Looking forward to seeing what is inside the truck. Charmaine

Heaven's Walk said...

Sounds like you had such a great time, Laura! There's no place like sunny Florida, is there? :) Hope you had a safe trip home! I think we're all looking forward to seeing the treasures you found!

xoxo laurie

Robyn said...

Have a safe trip home! My father lives in Florida half the year and he loves all the flea markets etc! I'm always jealous when he calls to tell me what he saw! I'M having a Shabby Apple giveaway so stop on by if you have a moment, it ends Monday.

Sandi~A Cottage Muse said...

Have a safe trip and a wonderful welcome home!

Vicki Boster said...

Laura- you have had such a wonderful trip! I have so enjoyed seeing all of your flea market treasures- your photos have all been beautiful. Love the plate with the blue flowers-

Safe travels as you journey home. I totally understand the thing about packing your car full. Mine is always like that after a trip to the flea market also!
Vicki

Jillian's Bella Rosa Antiques said...

WOW! That sounds like a lot of FUN. Awesome.

Jillian
Bella Rosa Antiques

Bohemian said...

Have a safe and memorable trip Home!

Dawn... The Bohemian

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High Street Cottage said...

Safe travels to you Laura, looks like you are bringing home some real beauties, xxx tami

nancy said...

Hope you are enjoying your travels back home...such a lovely part of the state. Just think of all the new flea markets and stuff to be discovered :)

Alicia@ eco friendly homemaking said...

Wow sounds like you hit the jackpot! I am new to your blog and am so glad that I found it!!

time worn interiors said...

I am always happy to return home, hope you enjoy home again!
Theresa
aka:tot