I don't know what this thing's original purpose was, but I can see it with bud vases and roses ... don't you?
After giving Janet the 10-cent tour of the 'Manor', including our scary attic, she and I headed to Amy's Cafe in Falmouth for lunch ... eating and chatting for a couple of hours at least. Janet is incredibly friendly and easy to talk to. She and I see eye to eye on just about everything, almost to the point of finishing each other's sentences. It was a wonderful, comfortable time!
I wonder if I need a large green platter for my collection of LuRay Pastels? I'll have to check.
Our next stop was downtown Fredericksburg to hit some shops. We spent so much time yakking at lunch, there wasn't a whole lot of junkin' time left in the afternoon. I knew I had to take her to Upstairs, Downstairs, one of my favorites and a shop I had considered for my antique booth.
The printing on this antique grain sack was incredible! The price, however, was beyond what I could comfortably pay ... but I have a good photo of it and I plan use it as inspiration when the right project comes along.
We saw lots of things that I was tempted to buy, but it's Christmas time, after all, and I shouldn't be indulging in things for myself. I kept my resolve until I saw this little tool chest (which you can also see at the bottom of the first photo in this post) I have a 'thing' for trunks and chests, and this one, with its original finish and relatively-unmolested condition, had to come home with me.
Janet and I both agreed that we didn't want the afternoon to end. She is so warm, and friendly, and funny ... this 'bloggy blind date' is definitely going to result in a lasting friendship! We have already made plans to get together again, after Christmas, to hit some of my favorite junk places in Richmond.
Thank you, Janet, for a WONDERFUL day!!
Now run over to Janet's blog to get to know her a little better yourself. I guarantee you will be glad you did.
