Fabulous Finds Friday! #7 Antiquing!
Yesterday when Hubby and I were out house hunting we had a little time to kill in between appointments so we went to an antique store I had been wanting to visit for some time. I'm so glad we did! It's a beautiful store filled with many, many old treasures that anyone can bring to life with a little tlc.
When I was a little girl I used to love reading Little Goldens. Do you remember those? They are those little books with the golden trimmings made by Disney. I picked up 15 for $3!! You read that right! They were 5 for a dollar. The gentleman selling them said his wife passed earlier this year and her love for books had accumulated to around 2500 in their home. So he's selling them at really great prices but keeping the majority of her cook books. He didn't do much cooking when she was alive so when she passed he picked up a new hobby in cooking and inviting friends over to enjoy the feast. I thought that was really sweet and a beautiful way to connect with something his wife enjoyed when she was still with him. I enjoy people and hearing about their personal stories, I eat them up.
The Chow Chow was a hit!
I remember eating Chow Chow as a little girl and remembering loving it so much I would want it all the time. Every now and again I would get a taste for it as I got older but it was left right there, just a taste. They also sell Amish canned foods and lucky me to walk in and see a full display of delicious jams and pickled goods. I scooped this one up and when the kids tasted it they loved it. Have you ever had Chow Chow?
Little Goldens!! Wow, that is a great find, Lisa--I wonder what ever happened to my collection>?? Funny how we dont really treasure things after we think they have no use...ahhh such is life! Just caught up with your blog posts, sis! Awesome & inspiring...Have a great weekend
ReplyDeleteThat is a nice find. I'm hoping to luck up on a collection of singer sewing books.
ReplyDeleteMust google chow chow. I've never heard of it.
Pamela Harris ~ It's so good to see you visiting! I'm glad you did so that we can connect. Let's keep in touch! Love finding these treasures and my kids just loved all of them. They almost read all 15 when I brought them home. :-)
ReplyDeleteMama Violet ~ Thanks! And good luck with your find. Let me know if you do. It would be a great blog post! Click on the Chow Chow link in my post it will take you right there :-)
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