I have a place where dreams are born and time is never planned. It's not on any chart, you must find it in your heart. Never Never Land. -Peter Pan

2/28/11

but he really needs them...



More than anything I love finding fun things for Little Parker, Of course all the things I like have to be crazy expensive or really hard to find.



Cute wooden fishing pole and fish
from My Sweet Muffin



Probably my most favorite toy as a child, a little Disney Train set that goes past rides and makes them move. I wish I hadn't gotten rid of it!


The bus has a peace sign on it
Jack Rabbit Creations

Perfect for snacks
My Sweet Muffin




Gotta love etsy



I found this great little Melissa & Doug house for a steal on Zulilly and I had to make it mine, The doorbells really work!




Look at his little face, I think he deserves all these special things!



He owns me...

2/24/11

Paying hommage to Goodwill.

I never did post about Thanksgiving, I never posted about Christmas, and I have yet to post about Parker's 1st birthday (I will) but here I am dedicating a post to Goodwill....
This past month the stars were aligned in my favor, I snagged so many great finds from my local goodwill that some gratitude must be payed. First I must explain the deep love that I have for thrift stores, I feel that once I have embarked over the stores threshold the sky is the limit, nothing is too expensive and treasures abound. I become a pirate plundering every isle filling my cart chock-full of loot.


This first little ditty is too charming for words, found for a mere $10. After some research I found its value to actually be around $150. I feel it will grace the walls of my home for years to come.



This great little crocheted dress was made with so much care. I can't wait to put it on my future mini me. I think it was $2 and it's in perfect condition!



This fabric was a "find of the day" I got about 3 yards of it and am currently in the process of making curtains for my kitchen. It is so sturdy and colorful.



This next find takes the Goodwill cake I was out in the drop-off area when a lady pulled with some boxes of things to donate, she pulled out this little treasure, saw Parker sitting in the stroller and asked me if I wanted it. I was thrilled (never turn down anything free, never) she said it was an antique child's chair and was happy it was going to a good home.




The next picture is of little Parker sitting in his new "big boy chair" it makes him nervous because his feet don't touch the ground so he gets stuck on it...he's very cautious, bless his heart.


It's a shame that both the men in my life are more opposed to Goodwill then any other retail store, little Parker starts fussing the minute we hit the entrance. It may be the curious smells wafting down each isle or the fact that I don't let him touch any toy until it has been properly sanitized. No matter, it is my sanctuary. Hopefully more successes are soon to follow.