Bashing About Town

Can't you see us? Bashing about London town?

My bro had some errands to run in town yesterday, so I decided to tag along.  It was interesting to see what he does on his town days.  Mostly PR for his many business ventures.

I brought Les Miz along to read while I was waiting for him in the car.  I'm just starting the "2nd book", Cosette.  I think the entire book is going to take me at least all summer to finish.  Not because it's boring, but because it's so much book!  Not the kind I can just speed read through.  I am enjoying it very much though, don't get me wrong! *smile*

I wore my cherry shoes and my Doctor Who necklace.  They make me happy.

This is Jeffery...

Yep, he's a raccoon pelt with a taxidermied head.  Kind of neat.  He's in the car because Alex is trying to find him a new home and make some $$ in the process.  More on that later.

We stopped at Super 1 to get a snack and say hi to a few friends who work there.

This + string cheese was our lunch...

Oh, and we stopped by a friend's coffee shop where we both got Peach smoothies with whipped cream.  Yep, those are 24 oz. cups - we splurged. ;)

Then it was downtown to The Shops where Alex left one of his books off at a super cool toy store called Fig Pickles.  I would have gone crazy in there as a kid...who am I kidding?  I went crazy in there today!  As you can see, I didn't even remember to take pictures.  Which is tragic, because their book section was AMAZING.  It was like stepping into a fairy world.  Loved it.

We walked down the street to our favorite antique store, Wiggets.  If I had a million dollars to spend, I could easily spend it all at Wiggets, and not because their prices are outrageous.  They have such fantastic stuff!

I thought this "thing" was interesting...well, what would you call it?

I guess it's a desk, but the two chairs are attached at either end with hinges.

Kind of cool, but...???

Ahh...the books.

The smell, the feel of old books...there were at least ten I wanted to take home with me. 

I had to settle for two.  Better than nothing, right?

I came away with a very nice copy of Ivanhoe and a book called Bob, Son of Battle.  It had a sheep dog with sheep on the dust jacket, which captured my attention.  Looks like a good read, but we'll see.

Then we walked a few blocks further to another antique store, Ciscos.

This place is packed full of cowboy and indian memorabilia, animal mounts, and all kinds of other mountain man stuff.  Neat, but the mounts make me nervous after a while. *wink* Also, everything is so outrageously expensive, I honestly don't see how they stay in business.  It's more like a museum than anything.

Alex brought Jeffery in with him to ask how much they thought he/it was worth and see if they might want to buy him.  They didn't buy him, so Jeffery is still with us.  I'm glad - I've grown rather attached to him. *smile*

I did discover the book section at Ciscos where I found something interesting...

Can anyone tell me what's wrong with this picture?  Something about the wrong era...and country??

Book cover FAIL.

I thought these stacks of wool blankets looked cool...

My computer ate some of the pictures I took, or else I'd show you these really cool marble bottles they had. 

Oh well.

A quick stop at Goodwill, where I found a pair of Converse tennis shoe look-a-likes for $3, then a stop at the bank and then home we went.  We had way too much fun bashing about town together.  Some days you carry with you as a beautiful memory of the good times, and this was one of those days.

Happy Trails, y'all!

Question: what did you do this week?  I want to know!

It's awesome.

It's awesome...when your dad buys your mom flowers.

It's awesome...that he always plops them haphazardly into a vase.

It's awesome...because he knows I'll come along and arrange them properly for him.

It's awesome...learning more about your Great Great Grandmother Lucy on your mom's side.  She lived on a ranch in California in the early 1900s and was apparently a bit of a pioneer as she wore pants when working on the ranch and even had a drivers license, neither of which were typical for women in those days.

It's awesome...that that ranch in California is still owned by the family (my mom, her siblings, and their cousins all own shares), although it's not a working ranch anymore.  Sadly, it's quite rundown.  Last time I was there (which had to be about 10 years ago) the ranch house was in complete disrepair and inhabited only by mice and bats.  Perhaps needless to say, we camped in an RV and a tent. ;)

It's awesome...going through the book It's {Not That} Complicated by Anna Sophia & Elizabeth Botkin with a group of girls at church.  Since I'm older, a lot of the topics and ideas are ones I'm already familiar with, but I'm really being blessed through our study.  It's great getting to share thoughts with the girls!

It's awesome...getting two new (to me) colors of Essie nail polish in the mail.  I decided to try Mint Candy Apple (a beautiful minty color with just a hint of blue) and St. Lucia Lilac (a lovely pale lilac).  I'm wearing the lilac right now and I love it! Sometimes, you just need a little something to boost your spirits during the months right before spring. :)

It's awesome...watching one of the latest episodes of LBD.  Darcy in an afro wig?!  Ahahahahaha!!  LOVE!!!

It's awesome...coming home from a thrifting expedition with some super cute "new" clothes.  I love thrifting with friends!

It's awesome...buying the first two records for my vintage record collection.  Eeep!!!  I found a Frank Sinatra record and a Pat Boone record at the antique store the other day for about $5 each.  So, so excited!  I can't wait to listen to them!  And who knows when that will be since I don't own a turntable.

It's awesome...finally deciding to sign up for Netflix and take advantage of their month long free trial. Wish I could have it all the time!  Maybe someday when I actually have a "real" job. ;)

It's awesome...turning in my job application at the florist shop.  And now...we wait.

It's awesome...enjoying each day the Lord gives me.  I may not always be as joyful as I should be, but He has blessed me beyond what I deserve.  I thank Him for each day He gives me and for each person He has put in my life.

It's awesome...when your church puts such emphasis on unity within the body of Christ.  It really feels and functions like a family.  Everyone really and truly cares about everyone else.   And our potlucks are the best ever.  Just sayin'.

Question: What are some of the awesome things in your life?  I want to know!

p.s.

Kellie's 3rd annual Literary Heroine Blog Party is coming up!  Don't miss the fun! :)

Giveaway Winner & Pickin' on the Prairie

And the winner of the signed copy of The Adventures of Rathdrum Willie and His Motor Car is...

Liza Vladyka

Congratulations to my newest follower Liza!!!
Please send me an email with your mailing address and I'll get your prize on its way!
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And now for the BIG news...

This Saturday & Sunday Wool & What-not and Kellie Falconer Design will be appearing at Pickin' on the Prairie, our first ever antique and craft show!  Together, we'll be offering a lovely selection of clothing, crocheted accessories, vintage finds, and home decor in our wall tent booth.

I've been crocheting and sewing like crazy getting new items ready for this event, and I think it's going to be a lot of fun!

If you're in the area, we'd love to see you there!

Happy Trails, y'all!

p.s.
I still have a ton of stuff to finish up in time for the show, so Wallpaper Wednesday will be postponed until further notice.  My creative juices are decidedly low at this point anyway;)
If you didn't catch the last Wallpaper Wednesday, click here.