Another Fabulous Saturday!

I'm getting back into my little "Nikki time" routine on Saturdays & I must say....I LOVE Saturdays. Today I had a fun one indeed. To start off the day my sweet mom & I went to 'Antiques in the Park', which is a fun outdoor venue with a couple dozen vendors selling their sweet vintage treasures--& sometimes cheesy collectibles. I've gone for the past few years & I always bring my 20 bucks & find a bunch of cool little items. I picked up these 3 lonely children's teacups...& these WONDERFUL vintage buttons! I can't wait to make them into button rings--& other lovely handmade surprises!

I bought these vintage flash cards for 25cents each. I'm not sure what I'll do with them---probably display them somewhere.

I also picked up this vintage children's book for a bargain because it's missing its front & back cover & a few other pages. It'll be great for making into notecards!

Then my mom & I stopped by one of my favorite coffee spots. I sipped on a peach italian soda. Yum. It was hot outside. Very hot.
We also hopped over to "Art in the Park" which is a HUGE collection of vendors from all over the state (& surrounding states) selling their stuff by the river. This weekend is a busy one in our city as it's the weekend of the Hydroplane Boat Races that come ever year. I got to meet an Etsy gal--my first encounter with another Etsian! She & I are also on the Eastern Washington Etsy Street Team (EWAET) & we're anxious to get together with other local Etsiers to have lunch, craft & get silly.

Sally sells skirts & aprons on her Etsy shop, but at the "Art in the Park" she was selling her other line of products--windows that she has turned into tables, shadowboxes, message boards, chalkboards, etc.

I guess I didn't have my thrifting appetite filled, so I ran over to Goodwill & found this AWESOME vintage globe lamp! A steal at $3.50. It is so cool. I have always thought it would be cool to have one. And now my dream has come true. Mr. WhiMSy love rolls his eyes when he sees me comin' home with my bags full of "crap" (as he calls it).

And now I'll show you my weirdest purchase of the day. It's a hamster wheel. I was drawn to that vintage blue color. Strange, I know. I don't have any pets either. But my girls are having a blast playing with it. I'll think of something unique to do with it.

After a day of shopping I came home & made those "cup" cakes that I mentioned on the previous post from Laura's blog. I must admit that my first attempt was a disaster--I forgot to add the sugar. My 2nd attempt wasn't any better--I added the sugar this time, but cooked it too long & it became a "cup" brick. I will try again tomorrow.

Hope you're having a good weekend!

Random Stuff

My latest foodie addiction is this. Yogurt with granola. And it HAS to be in a fancy goblet. I eat it morning, noon & night.

I was taking breakfast photos this morning & thought my youngest had an interesting combo. Chocolate milk with ice cream. Yum!! "For breakfast?!", you say. Yes. Doctor's orders. She is recovering from having her tonsils & adnoids removed. It's gonna be a fight to ween her off of that food routine when this is all over.

I had to show you what I found in my 5 year old's bedroom. I think I've said this before, but I LOVE finding my kid's toys in random position mid-play. It just makes me smile sometimes to see their silly or creative thought process.
I can totally hear Pocahontas jammin' on the keyboard. Rock on girl!

I must tell you what I'm doing this weekend. First of all, my mom & I are going to 'Antiques in the Park'. It's a small gathering of vendors that sell their vintage & antique items outside & it's always so lovely to go to. I can't wait!!! I always bring my 20 bucks & find something fun. It's a great place to practice my bartering skills. I'm also hoping to attend the "Art in the Park" event down by the river. I do believe there is at least one Etsy gal there that I will try to meet. I've never met another Etsian so this should be fun! "Art in the Park" is something I'd love to give a try--I always say "Maybe next year..." & it never happens. I think it's something that you have to be accepted into. It intimidates me. Maybe meeting up with this Etsy gal will be good--I can probe her for info & such. Anyway, me & my crutch will be hobbling around having a fantastic time!

Also, check out THIS RECIPE at Laura's blog, katydiddys. I must try these "cup" cakes this weekend. Yum!

Have a lovely weekend!!!