Showing posts with label favorite things. Show all posts
Showing posts with label favorite things. Show all posts

Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Saints in residence


We visited family in Colorado over spring break and during our time there, we spent an afternoon browsing an antique store a few blocks from where we were staying.  There were so many things that were interesting and we had a great time roaming around.

At nearly the last booth, my husband and I were both intrigued by a number of things this vendor had on display.  Two items, high on a shelf at the back of the booth, captured my attention - two statues that appeared to be hand carved saints.  I loved the simple, yet stately look of these folk art pieces.

I have this test that I use when I see something I like and think I might buy it.  I have to leave the item and walk around.  If I keep thinking about it, then I know it was more than a passing whim and I go back and pick it up.  

Well, these two made the cut.  I considered buying just one, but could not bear the thought of separating the pair.  I am glad that we brought both home with us.  They are now our saints in residence.



Friday, April 20, 2012

Things that make me smile

Things that make me smile on a Friday of a very long week...

Varsity Donuts


The message on the door says, "donuts make people happy."  Yes, they do!

I picked up a couple dozen donuts on my way to work to share with our team this morning.  The two guys behind the counter were super nice and super friendly.  High marks for anyone who tells me their favorite donut, doesn't get frustrated when I ask for two dozen donuts and ask him to choose which kinds, puts donuts number 13 and 26 (the bonus donuts for buying two dozen) in a separate bag and tells me that I don't have to share them with anyone unless I want to, and opens the door for me when I leave carrying a wallet, cell phone, small bag of top secret donuts and a giant box of donuts.

Plus, this place has ultra cool decor, they rent classic style bikes, and it smells like sugary heaven.  Enough said.

Spring Flowers


And, when I left the house this morning, the clementis by the garage was going crazy with beautiful blooms.  I just can't get enough of the purple blossoms.