Raffia Mafia

This summery bloom is a total throwback to my childhood growing up on Eleanor Drive. In the late 60's, they were everywhere! When my mom wasn't hosting bridge parties, she was having the girls over to create these. Just for kicks, I googled 'vintage raffia flowers' and it seems they are hot all over again. Martha even had Cathy of California do a tutorial on her show. I found this one at a sale; the gal at the check out said, "You can just have that". I can sense to the deepest depths of my being that I have just started down the slippery slope of a new collection. Be on the lookout for me, girls!

image courtesy of Cathy of California

Junky Junk and Holy Junk

There was only one estate sale listed on Friday. It started at 9:00. I went at 11:00 to make sure I missed all the dealer fist fights. It was a good day.

Let's begin with the secular....

Hoot owl cutting board

6 Cheery 1980's Santa glasses, unsullied by dishwasher detergent.

Now, let's move on to the divine...

Lovely St. Anthony print, with Lilies & bagels (?!)

Religious pamplets...I'm working on committing "Our Moral Life" to memory.

A little something for my garden, and eventually, my grave. My husband has strict instructions. My headstone will read: "She was sometimes a headache, but she was never a bore."
This was the best thing, hands down.

A tiny white vase stuffed with beaded flowers. I adore beaded flowers. Look at the leaves! Price...

And a hearty Congratulations to Beth of Parsimonia: Second Hand with Style. Beth won the coveted Blue Ribbon Blogger Award from Country Living magazine. Her blog is funny and a feast for the eyes! Thanks to all of you for rooting for One Gal's Trash, and especially for following the ramblings of a crazy lady in Portland, Oregon.

xoxoxo

Pam