When I told you about our recent trip south to visit our daughter Kati and her family, I told you that we returned home with full hearts, and indeed we did. But we also brought home a few physical treasures.
I had been keeping my eye out for coral as I shopped in antique stores. This piece called my name and I had some birthday money tucked aside for a special piece. I think I surprised Ron with my choice; he didn't think it looked like my usual style, but he trusted my opinion. I plan to use it as part of my summer mantel. For now, it is atop the cabinet in my sunroom.
We also brought home a small trove of pottery made by our son-in-law Andrew. Making pottery is one of his hobbies and he is quite good at it! They brought out a couple of boxes of pieces that they were not using and let us take whatever we wished to have.
I bought a small potted (faux) geranium.
I picked up some beverage napkins, of course. (If you're a longtime reader, you know that I always have a stash of napkins.) I love the pomegranate ones and have tucked them away for next winter when I need a pop of color. The botanical berries will probably show up on my Bible study table soon. Life's simple pleasures. :)
(I also purchased some wool acorns and a few fall stems, but those have already been put away.)
And last, but not least, we brought home a lovely Windsor chair that Andrew had purchased shortly before he and Kati got married. When they moved to their new house three years ago, they did not have a good place for the chair so they asked us if we'd like to have it. They have been keeping it in their barn since then, but we were able to bring it home with us on this trip!
We have a great place for it, along with something else that we purchased on Marketplace since we have been back home.
We have a great place for it, along with something else that we purchased on Marketplace since we have been back home.
I'll tell you about that in my next post!
Your Windsor chair is delightful. They have become quite treasured antiques here now.
ReplyDeleteI love Windsor chairs, Barbara! One of our first purchases as a young couple was a Windsor chair that we had to pay in installments. It is still in our living room and it is a favorite piece!
DeleteWhat a trove of treasure you brought home. Fun! Andrew is very talented. What great pieces for you to enjoy. The coral looks like it belongs on that cabinet. Happy April to you!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Ellen! Yes, Andrew is a man of many talents. We were quite happy to bring home some of his work! :) A happy April to you too!
DeleteA son in law who makes pottery! Awesome! You found great treasures!
ReplyDeleteI think it is fun to bring special pieces home to remember a trip. Yes, Andrew is a talented guy . . . and generous!
DeleteVery lovely treasures! And to think that they knew you might like the chair, and his pottery. Do I spy a new (or at least a moved) IKEA love seat in the sunroom? I just love mine!
ReplyDeleteThey know us well, Melissa! I am grateful that they saved the chair for several years!
DeleteYou guessed it! It is the new loveseat that was our Marketplace find. I am so happy with it. (Sitting on it right now as I type this comment! :)
That's a nice trove of treasures you brought home with you.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Great-Granny! We are enjoying them!
DeleteWhat a lovely collection of treasures you brought home. The pottery made by Andrew will make you think of them every time you use it. The Windsor chair is a wonderful addition to your home.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Lorrie! And, yes, that is one of the lovely things about something that is handcrafted . . . you think of the maker whenever you use it!
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