treasures untroved...Timeline Antiques

One of my favorite ways to spend a Saturday is by estate sale shopping and antiquing. Don't get me wrong, I love shiny new things, but there is something to say about finding beauty in antiques. I love to imagine where things have been, the story they have to tell...On this particular Saturday, we began at Oyster Bar and Grill to make sure we were energized for a long day of treasure hunting.

Oyster Bar delivered. I had a greesy cheeseburger (big enough to split or take 1/2 home for later), Ty got oysters, and we all had a margarita,of course :) Now we are ready for the hunt at Timeline Antiques!

So many treasures untroved...random, beautiful, odd, dusty treasures.

For example: why is that doll head on a lamp stand? creeper-creep!

...expensive japanese screens and nutcrackers...

...old comic books and pilot's helmets...

They're singin' in the rain, just singin' in the rain!

There is something for everyone! I am cracking up looking through these pictures. These guys were the best treasure hunters ever- EVER! We spent all afternoon in one shop!

happy hunting :)

ps- I got my sequined red New Years dress from here too!

weekend photos...

Thursday Night

Tison and I went to my parents for supper with M & D and Les. Steak and potatoes do a body good.

Friday

We experienced a snowday - took pictures, had a snow fight, watched old movies, ate sloppy joes, and sat by a bonfire with friends. Yep, pretty perfect!

Saturday

Sister Leslie left for New Orleans on Saturday morning to catch her flight back to Zimbabwe. She will be staying for 2 months and working there this time. I hope to update you on her experience there. It was a bitter sweet send off- I am going to miss her mucho, but know she is going to have such an amazing time. After saying my goodbyes to Leslie - Diane, Shelley, and I went to River City Antique Mall. When I tell you this place has so much stuff it gives you a headache- I am NOT KIDDING! We spent 2 hours getting lost in this place and I definitely didn't even see everything. We all left due to exhaustion and hunger!

Things I will bring next time: 1-gloves (it was cold in there) 2-water bottle 3-a snack 4-more cash!

Saturday Night

Shelley, Cory, Tison, and I went to the new restaurant Anvil {next to Superior Grill.} I really enjoyed the ambiance. The lights are dim, the walls are a splash of terracotta, the musician plays all the right fun and romantic songs. The menu has a lot to offer in the fried category... We split the firecracker shrimp, an appetizer that came with a sauce that much resembles ketchup and hot sauce, and also tried the burger. We both really enjoyed this $10 burger! I can't wait to go back.

Super Bowl Sunday

We picked up wings from Wing Stop and headed over to the Brownlee's to watch the Super Bowl. None of us really cared about either of the teams. In fact, it was quite hard to find an interest in the game at all, considering how exciting it was last year when the SAINTS played!!! I pretty much sat on the couch and played on my phone the whole time. However, we did celebrate the Green Bay victory with a champagne toast!

What would I do without my weekends?!?!?

weekend round-up

Well folks, I had a major find during the garage saling on Sat morning. I found a polaroid 600 camera! Yay! I know some of you may be thinking "Why, isn't this a step backward?" And while some might think this, I am ecstatic about this instant film. I look forward to sharing some polaroids with you in the near future, but until then here are some photos of the weekend.

{My beautiful mother and I went to Milling Around to get ideas on how to turn trash-to-treasure with gorgeous fabric!}

{Next we went antiquing at Shreveport Trading Co- we had fun with the hats}

On Sunday, my friend Peter invited several of us out to the Red River on his shiny new boat. Given that I don't enjoy too many things more than being on the water, we went along for the ride.

{It wasn't 5 minutes after we were on the water that the water patrol was "pulling us over"

 to check registration and life jackets. :(

{we were one short}

{however, positive attitudes prevailed and we were still ready for fun on the red}

{Redneck Beach}

Thanks Peter. Can't wait to go again!