Dreaming Under the Willow

The Willow trees are out and as I passed one yesterday

I thought about the one from my childhood.

My neighbor Lola, who was like my Grandmother had one.

I use to just go sit under it.

I wish I had a picture but I don't.

But it is a happy memory.

Do you have a memory of a tree from your childhood.

I am ready for spring

here is my Mom and Lola and our shared cat Bomber

Do you see all her flowers?

She worked out in the garden night and day even in her 90's.

I learned alot  about flowers from her.

As I look to the left of this picture the Willow is there.

Look at Lola's corn crop!

The tomato plants are in our yard that Mom and Grandma are checking out,

do you see peering out from around Grandma?

My Mom grew up in Detroit and they lived in a apartment.

When they moved back home in 1939 they always rented so my Grandparents did not have flowers.s.

My Mom loved our yard and she still took care of it by herself until she died.

Lola gave us starts of Lilac's, peonies, surprise lilies and more.

Luckily I was smart enough to bring a start of the peonies when I bought my house 20 years ago, so I have a piece of Lola here.

I went to the flea market with my Brother and SIL last weekend had a great time.

So thinking of those blooms I picked up 3 little pottery vases for $10.

I think the 3 will hold some of those pretty flowers that will be in my yard this spring and summer.

Maybe I need to plant a willow in my backyard to dream under?

Flea Market Fun With My Friends

Our annual trip to the Broom Corn Festival is about a month off, bug oh we had the but to do some Pyrex hunting. So off to the 3rd weekend Flea Market!

Here is my haul

I spent just under $40

We hit the Pyrex jackpot

We bought as a group

flamingo pink casserole

spring daisy 4 qt bowl

2 sandalwood striped bowl

3 butterprint casserole with lids

sunflower casserole with lid

Jan completed her sunflower Cinderella set with a bowl

Patty started her sunflower set with 2 bowls

lime green pie plate

lime green casserole with lid

lime green square casserole

We did a lot of bundling, Frank Fritz would be so proud!

the total cost was just under $100

most was bought at one spot

so happy with their purchases!

Of course I was looking for more than just Pyrex

the first purchase of the day was a ice scoop that just happens to be my 

Silver pattern! Silver Artistry but Oneida.

$12

my pink flamingo casserole
talked her down to $5

sandalwood striped

I have never seen a striped one in person around here

$5

spring daisy 3 quart in pristine shape

I got the set of 3 when I got married, I guess the sets came in 3 or 4 

so I went ahead and made it a set of 4 now

Pam from Virginia Retro, did you see this?

Pretty pink tablecloth with flowers.

How could I pass it up?

yes! $2.50

looks like it has not been used in years, just some stains on the folds

from being stored.

I almost left this one behind

But would make a great fall table?

and the price

could not believe the prices!

again needs a good wash and ironing.

on the way out of town there is a Salvation Army store

I know these are a dime a dozen but I did not have these patterns and love how they look grouped.

Patty got a funky record for her Son for 49 cents and Jan got a Soprano's trivia game never unwrapped for $1.50

How much were my vases?

yep 63 cents! Wouldn't you of bought them too!

I am going back there next trip, they had some great little finds, and cheap unlike our local GW

so there is the growing pink Pyrex collection

It goes great with my rose mist and seafoam green everyday fiesta ware plates.

just need the pie plate and square casserole 

I hope you enjoyed going with us to the flea market.

So are you looking forward to seeing what we find on our road trip in September?

Me too!

Have a wonderful Sunday!

Ann