Elemental Stitches

Blast From the Past

I promised my mom I would help her clean out her house and organize it before I move to San Jose.  We went through my sister's bedroom the other day and I came across this.

This was my very first suitcase!  I loved this suitcase!  I remember pretending I was going to England or France and I would pack up all my best clothes for the trip.  We only got as far as New Jersey though.  I haven't seen this bag for a very very long time.  It was up in the closet, stashed away and forgotten about. 

But not anymore!  Its in fabulous condition and it is once again my favorite suitcase.   I cant wait to take it to England or France one day.

Summer is a Coming

Today was a gorgeous day at the flea market.  I have never been to the market in Capitola, but after hearing about the deals that Liz came up with yesterday I had to go.

The warm sun and fresh squeezed Lemonade made the day feel like summer had already started.

Even though we went on Sunday there was still a lot of great finds.  We saw fresh fruit and veggies, vintage items, stuff from Mexico and China, cheap (very cheap) household items like soap and razors, lots of clothing and toys, pretty much everything you can think of.  I came away with a couple good finds and plans to go again, this time on a Friday before all the best items are gone.

I came across these cherries at a $1.00 a pound.  The pyrex bowl was $5 and I got the largest one too for $8.00.  A little more then I would have normally paid but I really like this design.  The white linen the bowl is sitting on it a beautiful stain-free tablecloth I got for $1.00!

I also scored these awesome vintage bottles for $2.00 each.  He had several more but I only picked the blue ones and a couple clear bottles with purple hues.

I cant wait to go again!

Recent Freebies

I dont know what is going on but I have gotten so much awesome free stuff in the last two weeks.  Starting with this beautiful old quilt top.

Two long skeins of beautiful wool yarn (destined to be a small rug perhaps)

The best of all doesnt have a photo, but I can tell you about it.  A friend of mine who was an aspiring chef turned organic farmer gave me a huge amount of gorgeous baking supplies.  A frosting tip set that has more then 20 tips, several carving tools and dyes.  I got a wok and a large skillet with high sides and lid that I could never afford.  He also gave me a beautiful cheese board with knives and a case, a mandoline (is that what its called?), and all the cake pans I could want including two tart pans.  Oh!  I cant forget the bagguette proofing pans!  Those will come in handy. 

Fall is in full swing here in Central California.  The leaves have begun to turn a brilliant scarlet and gold, the air has a crispness that only comes from the North, and we have a chance of rain in the forecast.  The best part is that my birthday is coming up soon!  I love October!