Jim and I went to some antique stores on Saturday, which is one of my FAVORITE ways to spend time. Believe it or not, we went there looking for an old fireplace match holder I saw a few months ago. It cost nearly nothing then, and although I liked it I had no reason to buy it at that time. Wonder of wonders, it was STILL there; however, the price had gone up, so I still left without it. It wasn't old after all though, and Jim can make me one I'll like even better. He said, "I'll add it to the list." I have a wonderful husband....he can do pretty much anything! I did buy some things for the kitchen.....an old wire egg basket, a little wooden shelf and a couple of old things to use more or less for decorating purposes just to sit around....on old grater jar and a small copper pitcher.
We also visited a upholstery store looking for material to cover the dining room chairs with. They had WAY too many choices. I love my husband too much to torture him, so I'll go back by myself another day and spend forever hours looking for something I like. They had all sorts of material that I think would look good in a country setting. I'm leaning towards a cream/white gingham check with tiny red flowers. I like the sound of cream colored walls and using yellow gingham mixed with the dark wood dining table......and some other barn red furniture pieces.....I think.....at least today.
