Monday, August 6, 2007

Here and There....vignettes





Back from the seashore! Had a lot of fun! We went to a few places I hadn't visited since I was a child...and this time I got to view them through my child's eyes which was such a joy! We got to venture into Heceta Head Lighthouse which was interesting and hear about the isolated pioneers who braved the lonlieness and storms above the sea. We went to Sea Lion Caves and went down into the biggest sea cave in the United States. The Sea Lions didn't let us down with their antics and territorial shenaggagins! I of course made a little time to shop against the disapproval of my son and dh... Here is a little doggie I couldn't say NO to at a antique mall at the coast. I think he seems right at home on some old childrens school books from the 30's. I was lucky to inherit some old greeting/occasion cards that my great grand-dad Lions gave to my grandma Sophie...their old anniversary cards etc. so it kinda got me on a kick of picking them up here and there when I find them unused as well. I enjoy their nostalgia and sweetness. I displayed one in the old flower frog. The second pic of the young man is Grand-dad Lions in his prime! The old tin sign I found at an estate sale...I like its quirkiness. I added a pic of a newer rooster I picked up in Sumptner, Oregon. It is the one and only big flea market I get to attend. Hope everyone's week is full of Summer Sun and fun! cherry

9 comments:

Kim @ Home Is Where The Heart Is said...

I love your vignettes...very nice! I also really like your trays and how you have them displayed. The lamp shade is adorable by the way!

Flea Market Queen said...

Oh Sea Lion Caves...I went there as a child a few times while on family vacation! How fun...
Love all your treasures too!

Anita said...

Thanks for stopping by! Love your little dog. Very pretty vignettes. I remember the sea lion caves - a great experience! Glad you had a great time!!

Nicoletobusy3 said...

Hello...I enjoyed reading your blog. Love your Toile Trays. Thank you for stopping by!! Have a Great Day!Nicole

Heather said...

I love your little dog and the bird card ~How sweet!!
Heather

Adrienne said...

Oh, I'm in the north part of Oregon and I want to go to the beach! I haven't been to Sea Lion Caves for ages. Your vignettes are so cute. Your little dog is darling. Glad you got to do some shopping while you were away. ~Adrienne~

Sweet Cottage Dreams said...

Wow! You scored with the cute things that you bought! Of course, I have to say that the dog is my favorite..and the bird card! Love how you have it all displayed, too. Aren't old tin signs fabulous!? Thank you for stopping by today for a visit and leaving a comment. I love your house and your style! xo, Becky

Marianna said...

I love the way you use and display your things. You have some very unique ideas.

cherry said...

Thank you all for your kind words! cherry