We had a very low-key celebration this year; before we went out for dinner, he knew I'd love to pop into "The Village" that was near the restaurant to do some thrift shopping (I guess after more than 3 decades, a guy gets to know you...).
I found some cute treasures hidden amongst the shelves. The first was this adorable lil' donkey planter - click all the photos to biggify...
I always turn them over... Japan? Awesome! Into the cart he goes.
This bunny egg cup looks Japanese, but the bottom is rubbed clean. No problem, since they were only $2.99 each, they both came home with me.
I always check the "baggies section" too... you know (if you shop "The Village", that is) - that aisle along the wall filled with sealed clear bags of miscellaneous small items....
I picked this up twice, nearly left it, but then Googled "Russian Nesting Dolls" and found that $3.99 was a great deal on this. But since it was sealed in a bag, I did take a chance on what (if anything) was inside her.
This was a good sign that it was probably authentic:
And when I got home, was pleased to find the whole family there together (the largest is always the "Mother", insider are two daughters and two sons):
Each one opens up!
"Matryoshka" sport various designs, colours and even numbers of dolls per set. But when I researched values of sets similar to these, they look like they could fetch around $25! I think I may add them to my Etsy store... ;)
After dinner we exchanged gifts and cards. Here's what I made for him. This was the first time I tried the Tim Holtz distress metallic paints. They are awesome! I also used Spellbinder dies, some screw headed brads, silver eyelets and a heart charm from my stash... no bows or flowers for a guy ;)
My next post I'll share photos of the beautiful red roses he gave me and the incredible mixed bouquet of flowers my parents sent us...
Happy weekend everyone!
We're three days and four years behind you, and plan to celebrate tomorrow. Happy anniversary!
ReplyDeleteAwesome! Thank you and Happy Anniversary to you and yours as well!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations and Happy Anniversary! :D
ReplyDeleteIt's funny how we used to sneer at 'Made in Japan' but now it's considered collectible!
Thank you JoJo! I always turn over items - if it says "Made In China" I leave it. Japan, however, is nice and collectible!
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ReplyDeleteCongrats on your anniversary-33 years is quite a cause for celebration. A nice dinner and a little shopping sounds like the perfect evening to me!! You found some cute little treasures!
Thanks for stopping by-- it's always wonderful to hear from you. Have a wonderful Sunday!
Vicki
Thank you Vicki! It was very nice indeed. Your tour of the Grand Canyon was awesome... and I must agree that I too would not want to walk on that Skywalk either!
DeleteCongratulations on 33 years of marriage. You really lucked out at the thrift store, what a fun way to start off your evening together. The card you made is so creative, love the nail head brads!
ReplyDeleteThanks Betsy! Guys cards are always so difficult - no bows or bling... ;)
DeleteMy brother owned a general store when I was a child. He had a whole glass case of those Japan donkey and cart figurines. How I wish I had saved a few.
ReplyDeleteReally? Oh that would have been wonderful to see... they are so cute!
DeleteHappy Anniversary!
ReplyDeleteOh thank you!!
DeleteWe were four days ahead of you with our anniversary..but you are 9 years ahead of us. (that is almost like one of those math riddles you have in grade school). Happy Anniversary and good finds!
ReplyDeleteWell congrats to you to Laurie! Ha, I was even able to figure that calculation out! Thanks so much.
DeleteCongrats, on both the years of marriage as well as the thrifting on your way to dinner..always a good plan..Love your finds, the planters as well as the dolls are a terrific find!
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Thank you Dagmar! It was fun to thrift and dine out together!
DeleteCongratulations and HAPPY ANNIVERSARY
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