My find of the day!

This lovely picture with a lovely frame was hidden behind some items in an Antique shop that we stumbled on today. I asked Amy what she thought and she said are you stupid or something buy it.Then she proceeded to tell me stupid is as stupid does and life is like a box of chocolates buy it.LOL Notice the Barbola roses on the corners of the frame with original paint! So as difficult as it was I parted with the $6.50 to buy it.Yes I love it and yes Amy is thrilled that I bought it!

Simply Friends

Perfect name for a perfect shop! After eating at the Mill we ventured down the street to a lovely Antique shop named simply friends. Debi greeted us with a sunny California smile and a lovely heartfelt getting to know you conversation!Her shop was filled with wonderful treasures and soon there will be a French Flower shop in the back! How fun is that!

OK girl's we had fun today! We ate at the Mill in Murrieta and yes we ate BREAD! Not just any bread but the Mother of all breads! If you ever travel to Old downtown Murietta you are commanded to eat at the Mill(Martha Stewart did before stripes and Poncho). And not be outdone by Martha we had Ceasar chicken salad and 1919 Pizza! Yes of course we brought some home to the starving elevator mechanic hubby,well a little.

The sun is coming up over the lake and soon we will be on the road to a new days adventure.
Day two has thrift stores and whatever other whimsy we stumble on to.Beautiful weather was ordered for Amy's visit and was delivered!

Dept 56 Cookie Jar

Isn't she cute! Thanks to Amy for spotting her as she knows I love Dept 56!
I always go into Dept 56 at Disney downtown when we go there.
Department 56 Cookie Jar
In 1998 Dept. 56 debuted a short-lived series of Cookie Jars that were remakes of some of the more popular vintage jars. The Brush Humpty Dumpty with Beanie, Formal Pig and a Little Red Riding Hood were a few of the jars that were reproduced in this nostalgic collection of jars. As with many Dept. 56 jars, they were not easily found when new and are now even harder to find. Issue price was under $40, but today the jar can easily command more than double that figure.
This Little Red Riding Hood is one of the prettiest new ones produced and has been very popular with collectors.
The jar is 11" tall,weighs 2 lbs 6 oz and can sell for $75 to $125.

A Great place to shop!

FUN TIME TODAY!!! Inside and outside of Mora's Antiques and you have to go there if you are ever in Lake Elsinore, California!

Vicki is one of the sweetest ladies I have ever met. She has awesome treasures and eye candy.

First day in California at Mora's Antiques!

What an awesome day it was!

I picked Amy up at Ontario airport at 10:40 and we headed right for the Salvation army store in Corona.

I bought a Dept 56 red riding hood cookie jar for $5.75 and a Hall autumn leaf casserole for $4.00 with the lid!

I was happy!

Amy didn't find anything terrific so to lunch we went.

Guadalajara's is the downtown place to eat if you like beans and cheese and we both do! So after lunch we went to Vicki Mora's shop across the street and had great conversation and looked at all the wonderful goodies in her store.

Vicki's son Chad is an awesome artist and has great artwork on display and for sale.