A New Favorite Shop

Hi Friends, 

I was so excited to find a new area to go junkin'
I ventured Way out of my comfort zone
And drove up to Cave Creek and Cactus
I know, Waaaay out of Ahwatukee :)

I've been following a blog for a few months

And it's writer just opened a booth inside a cute shop

So, I just Had to go visit during their monthly Warehouse Sale

The regular shop is open daily

But once a month they open the Warehouse

Rusty Saturday is the shop

And The Salvage Yard is their monthly special

Above is a photo of the booth that my new blog friend has

My Desert Cottage

I loved everything in her space

But only bought 2 items

They will appear in an upcoming reveal in the next week or two

You can actually see both items in this photo :)

I was happy to find there are several other shops

In the same general location

I believe I ventured into 10 shops

Within 1 mile of each other

Super fun place to hang out with a friend for a day

I also bought one item that is photoed above

Can you guess what it is?

Loved this dresser

I am planning on painting my very vintage dresser

That belonged to my grandfather soon

I hope it turns out this nice

So many fun things to look at

Almost bought this sign but it was blue

So, I may actually make one myself

My greatest pleasure was to actually meet 
Karen from My Desert Cottage
She is so very sweet and has a super fun personality
You can visit her blog here
And if you live anywhere in the Phoenix metro or surrounding areas
You can visit her space at Rusty Saturday

Rusty Saturday on Facebook
Rusty Saturday webpage

I'd just Love to take YOU shopping with me

What are you doing Next Saturday?
It's time for "Junk In The Trunk" Vintage Markey
And I'm Going!!!!!! 

CA Road Trip {Part 2}

Just sharing a few more photos taken

During our 10 day road trip to California

You'd think I had never been there before

Such a tourist :)

I was raised in SoCal and lived in NE Cal until I was 36

But I certainly did the 'tourist' thing while we were there :)

Loved letting the water and sand roll over my feet

 

These little guys had Lots to say :)

 

One of my Favorite photos

 

Loved the beautiful white sand

 

I can Finally say

I've been to Pebble Beach and walked on the 18th green :)

 

Cute little town with Lots of great antique shops

 

Found several sand dollars at Morro Bay

 

Matthew was SO excited when he found his first one

 

Little country road I enjoyed driving down

Especially......

 

Because we saw 2 young bucks while driving 

 

Super enjoyable and restful trip

So thankful for God's provision, protection and Love

Truly hope to do another trip next year

Maybe a motor home to Mt Rushmore 

What do you think???

NOW

This fluffy woman NEEDS

To go on a Huge Diet!!!!!!!!!!

Until next time

Blessings to all

 

California Road Trip 2014

I choose to Never announce that I will be out of town 

On my blog before I leave

Maybe it's a little fear, maybe a little smart

But I took my youngest son

And went on a 10 day road trip to California

10 Days

2012 Miles

A Little Family Time

A LOT of Beach Time

A Ton of Fun and Sun

Relax, Drive, Relax

Loved Every Minute

Here are just a few of the 320 photos I took

I decided that each day

We would take a photo of where we were

Or where we were going

Day 1

California Here We Come :)

No matter where we were

I was Always on the hunt

For a Fun Antique store to walk through

 

This boy LOVES horses

I think he'd keep one in his room

If I'd let him

 

Twins Lakes California

 

Stayed a couple days with Grandma (Mark's Mom)

And his sister and BIL

 

We also spent one night with

My oldest son's birth sister (who found us 8 years ago)

They have truly become family and we Love them SO much

 

I can Finally say I've been to Bodega Bay

Where they made the movie 'The Birds'

 

San Francisco - Alcatraz in the background

 

We got to walk on the Golden Gate Bridge

A bit creepy because you can feel it move

But we forged on

 

Another stop was in San Jose

Winchester Mystery House

A fun Tourist stop

 

Santa Cruz Boardwalk

Before you fall asleep

I'll stop here and share a few more photos

Over the next few days

I will end by saying this:

I have not taken a 'real' vacation in over 24 years

This was a time very much needed

And Way overdue

I'll never let that happen again

It was Fabulous!!!!