Memories of a Pink Portable Hair Dryer!

Hello,

Every once in awhile in my treasure hunting, I come across an item that sparks a vivid memory.  The memory can be unpleasant-like a pack of multiplication flash cards that reminded me of hours in my basement being drilled by a tutor.  Math was never my strong suit!  Or the memory can be a pleasant one-like the comforting blankie you carried around with you until it was threadbare and falling apart.

I recently found the pink portable hair dryer above at a yard sale.  My Mother had one similar to this she would put us girls under after our bath.  I loved the soothing sound of the air coming through the hose as it filled-up on the top of your head like a big balloon.  When it was your turn, you grabbed your favorite book and snuggled down in your flannel pajamas as the warm air dried your hair.  It was a simple, happy pleasure during an innocent time.

I took it into the shop to sell, but I'm now debating bringing it back home to use after my next bubble bath.  One day soon, my hubby may come home to find me in flannel pjs reading a Nora Roberts novel with a goofy looking contraption on my head.

Leave me a comment if you remember any similar happy memories from a pink portable hair dryer. 

I love to spell out words with old scrabble or game letters.  Of course, this one spells out my fantasy city-Paris!

The witches have started to invade the antique mall!  I guess Halloween is definately on the way!

Take care,

Di

Time to send the flamingos flying!

Hello,

If you're like me, you've finally realized you can no longer ignore what the chill in the air, the kids back in school, or the Halloween decorations in your fav store mean. Yes, summer is officially over! It's time to send the flamingos flying back to their storage in the garage or attic until next Spring along with any stray garden gnomes.

The one nice thing about Fall in my yard is the brilliant blooms of the Trumpet Creeper that climbs the trellis over my front walkway. It's summer's last hurrah before everything fades to brown.

Here's a few pics of my front yard (while it still looks good before that first freeze). On the bright side, decorating for Christmas is not too far away (Michael's Craft Store has Christmas decorations already on the shelves).

My obsession with Eiffel towers extends to the front porch table. Pretty pink petunias pop-out of a rusty watering can. A finial sits under a glass cloche.

Another iron Eiffel tower and shabby little church birdhouse sits on top of a cabinet. I found this cabinet at a yard sale painted bright orange for $2.00. I painted and distressed it adding decorative touches with chunky stamps loaded with brown and creme paint.

The trumpet creeper welcomes you!

The brilliant trumpet blooms last hurrah!

Have a great evening!

Di