Beth and her husband treated my husband and I to dinner out on Friday night! It was such fun, but like many "double dates" after a while the guys talked golf and we started talking junk. Then, we realized that dinner was over and we still had a lot to say, so we made plans to continue the conversation Saturday morning at estate sales.
Beth took me to the world's BEST Estate sale in Kansas City. The BEST. Everything was exactly to my taste and style and the prices were reasonable. Luckily, it was the second day and the good prices were cut in half. Sadly, because it was the 2nd day, most of it was gone. I still seemed to manage to get some things that I just love (sorry, no pics right now of these- you probably wonder why I even am yammering on about it if I am not going to show you stuff, huh? I'm just still excited, it was such a fun day out.)
Not only was the estate sale a blast, (who wouldn't want to wander around in a Shabby Chic, French style, antique filled palace and shop at garage sale prices???) but the whole day was fun. My couple of hours turned into all day, and we went to visit our pal, Carol at Raised in Cotton.
(these pictures are from her shop)
This is a bit embarrassing to admit, it was my first trip to her store. She is a treasured friend, and has been my roomie on a couple of trips. We email chat constantly, but Raised in Cotton is on the other side of Kansas City and I just never get that far.
But, now that I have seen it, I'll be making the trip again. I loved everything about it, and saw lots of things I wanted.
Maybe I get too attached to my purchases?? I'm falling for statues now, and have started a collection. I was thrilled to find one here! Have you ever noticed how hard it is to find one of these girls with a pretty face? Often the faces are flat looking or the girl has feet like a man. Why is that always happening with these 50's and 60's ladies? I see it all the time. But this girl is a dainty one and I just love her.
I also bought the vintage lace shirt. Its a bit snug, but I'll wear it unbuttoned. (I know this is a BAD photo, makeup from the night before, bed head and a red nose. No, I am not a drunk, wasn't hung over. I just left for garage sales at 7am and am not a morning person)
We are doing our Memorial Day weekend a bit backwards. I worked all day Sunday, adding some items to the boutique, and cleaning the studio. Then on Monday, we are taking off on a trip. My handsome husband and I are packing up the fairy grand baby and all her paraphernalia and heading to Sioux City, Iowa to see family.
We hope to stop at the Omaha Zoo on the way home, weather permitting. If all goes well, on this long trip with a toddler, we might go to Florida next weekend. The baby is staying with us for a couple of weeks while her Hippy Chick mom is vacationing, and we are using the time to do as many fun things as we can.
Although, our reason for the trip to Florida is not so fun. My Great Aunt Caroline is in hospice care now. She will turn 101 at the end of June and knowing her will, she will make it and will probably keep on going till 102. But… I can't help but worry.
Last year, blog readers generously made 100 cards for her 100th birthday, and she was so touched!
I'm hoping a little dose of Sugarwings will be good for her, so we are tentatively planning a trip down to Howie in the Hills, Florida to see Caroline. She is the best story teller I have ever met, and I'd love for my little fairy grand baby to hear one of her tales.
But for now, off to pack and get ready for Sioux City!
When I get back, I'll announce the winner of the Cottage Charm Giveaway.
You can enter my drawing by leaving a comment on any post. To enter other giveaways, visit Kim for a list of sites.
Sounds like you and Beth had a great time. Love the statue. Sorry to hear about your Aunt Caroline. Hope she does have a beautiful birtday at 101. Have a safe trip with Sugarwings and your hubby.
Hugs 🙂
Irma
Oh Dear sweet Aunt Caroline – I so loved making her card last year. Hope she feels well after your visit
Alison
Sounds like such a great long weekend. Hope the visit with your great aunt Caroline goes well as does your travels with a toddler in tow.
Look forward to seeing the photos from your treasure hunting with Beth.
Hugs ~ Kerryanne
I highly reccomend DVD players! Good luck hope it is fun, I can’t believe it has been a year since your aunts birthday!
While I was asleep you managed to make 2 lovely posts, bravo! Ok, I’ll spend some time sending some positive vibes to your aunt Caroline today, believe me they never fail and these will not expire before beginning August 2009. Hope you will have a wonderful trip and yes I too spend a day with even more different shoes (on the outside, the feeling inside was the same). I was in my 20ties and working as a secretary/ office manager at Hertz Leasing. Every morning I was late to catch the train. I started too late, always. One morning it was still dark when I went I grabbed my pair of green shoes out of the closet. At noon I was taking something out of my desk drawer I noticed that I was wearing a blue shoe. ‘Funny’ I thought, ‘I was certain that I put on the green ones’ and then I noticed: one blue shoe, one green one. I was so affraid that any one else would see too. Luckily I was wearing pants, wide ones like Marlene Dietrich. And at car related businesses there is always an overload men working that was even luckier, no one noticed!
I hope you have a safe trip and manage the one next weekend to see Caroline. I’m sure she would enjoy seeing Sugarwings.
Hellooooo Karla,
Have a fun and safe trip with Little SW and her grandpa, make tons of happy memories!! 🙂 You have confirmed what I already knew. It’s a good thing (at least in LW’s mind) that Carol is a good couple of thousands of miles away!!! Oye, I haven’t seen any thing I wouldn’t want to drag home! 🙂
I loved the picture I think it was one of Carol’s (?) of the group shopping fest. Everyone is posing for the camara but where is Karla?? Ahhh there she is wandering off toward something that cought her attention. Pfutt who has time for a silly old picture anyway!!?? 🙂 Cracked me up and when LW saw it he kindly reminded me that most of the pics that have me in them look just like that ((Giggle))
I will also channal all the good chi I can muster for your Aunt. Wow I should hope to look that good if I reach her age!!
Take care stay safe!!
Pattie 😉
Mazatlan Mx.
PS I’m putting together a round robin of travel journals, if you’re interested let me know!!
I noticed the shirt right away in Beths pictures! LOVE IT! I hope you get down to visit Caroline…..we should all be so blessed to look that good and still have stories to tell at age 101!
Karla~ Your Aunt looks so sweet, I just love old people! Looks like you found some pretty things! xo Andrea
Karla,
Isn’t it marvelous to live to be over 100 and still have family who love you.
Hospice is not a good place to be but she will get a lot of loving care. It is wonderful that you will visiting her. When my daughter and I travel we count white horses and if there aren’t enough of them we count white cows!
Sounds like you and Beth and spouses had such a good time. Can’t wait to see what you all got. A good sale is a great high!
Hope you have good and safe trips. Be sure to give your Aunt a hug or two from all of ladies who visit you on your blog.
Bon Voyage!
Sandy
Hi Karla
I hope you have a good visit with your great aunt.
I really liked the earrings and that lace blouse.
Very Pretty!
Have a good time on your get away.
Stay safe.
Lois
Wow, I really love it that I found your blog. You looked so happy with your statue! I loved hearing about your aunt. Have a great trip and take care!
Blessings on your trip and visit with your dear Aunt.
Karla,
That is a whole lot of pretty!
Sounds like alot of fun! Doesn’t seem like a year ago since your great aunt’s birthday!
Karla, have a safe and wonderful trip.
Your sweet Aunt is remarkable!!
Blessings to her.
I love the pretty vintage lace blouse. It
looks great on you.
Hugs,
Janis
have a wonderful trip!
hugz
Fabulous photos — wish I lived near Carol’s store, too!
I’m sorry to hear about your Aunt Caroline — I remember doing the cards; I really enjoyed that,and I just love that photo of you two. I hope your trip is a safe one. Hugs.
I recall last year’s post regarding your great aunt and all the wonderful and creative cards.
If you think of it, see if she remembers where she got the shells for the necklaces that she made and gave to you.
Hey, you’re dressed up!
~elaine~
Hi Karla! Yes here in KC you found a treasure trove! Love it at “Cotton” too!
love, kelee
I am SOOOO jealous of all the great sales you find girl! Oh… if only we lived just a bit closer.
So great to see the update on your Aunt. She looks like a sweetheart.
Carol’s shop looks just amazing. Your photos are looking fantastic, Karla!
Hi Karla, Hope you had fun visiting family and that you make it down to florida to see your aunt caroline this coming weekend. wow 101, thats amazing. I was just in florda in march for my grandmothers 93rd birthday. Sugarwings will have fun visiting family I bet.. and I just know your aunt will love seeing her!
have a great day!
vivian
I am so moving to Kansas City…oh to have you and Carol in one place!! I had so much fun laughing at and with you guys. I need to you say that you are going to snatch her bald….. and I can’t remember that “old timey” stuff she would come back with?
I will be praying for Aunt Caroline, how cool is she…I would love to pick her brain and hear her tell stories of long ago. I hope someone is writing those stories down!
Have a safe and fun trip!!
angela
Love the photo of you with your great Auntie!! She looks so sweet. {oj and I’m green with envy at the estate sale goodies}. Hope you have a great day!
Miss Karla….do you ever slow down?? You are “on the go” Queen. 🙂 Love your statue Miss Karla! You very cute planting a big one on her. 😉 Darling photo of you and Aunt Caroline. Hopefully she will have a few more good long years ahead of her. Im sure she will be overjoyed to see little Sugarwings 😉 Have a wonderful time and safe trip! *~XOXO~*,Jenn
Oh I have not been a faithful blog reader! I will keep Caroline in my prayers. I was so new to Blogs last year when I made her a card. I was so touched by your idea to even do it. I love the earrins in this post! I bet a visit from Sugarwings would be just what the dr ordered 😉
What an adorable little lady your Aunt is! Pretty statue too!! And the shoes on your last post…well that’s just too funny!
Oh, I love that vintage lace shirt!
I hope you have a fun time on your trip and everything goes well with your visit with your Great Aunt.
Kimberly 🙂
Two girlfriends on a trip to see another girlfriend . . .of course there’ll be lots of fun and i can see 🙂
The pearl earrings and the bronze one with the blue stone are beautiful.
Also, looking at the cards for you Great Aunt is just overwhelming! She must really enjoy reading, having someone read to her those 100 sweet comments. 🙂 And it is such a nice thing to imagine sugarwings meeting her. What a lovely picture to paint her being cuddled, listening to her stories 🙂
have a safe trip
Li
Karla, Sounds like you had a fun weekend. Love all the eye candy.
Aunt Caroline will be so pleased to see you and also little Sugarwings. Hard to believe she is now turning 101 years. It was so much fun making the card for her last year
Hugs Karen
Bless her little heart. I will keep Aunt Caroline and your family in my prayers during this difficult time. Oh, what wonderful memories she must have and the stories. You should write all those stories down and make a book for “sugarwings” to have when she gets older.
Karla, your trip sounds wonderful. Your little Sugarwings must adore you. And, I know you adore her, too.
I am sorry to read about Aunt Caroline. She is quite an impressive lady.
A very special charm…quite lovely.
Elizabeth