Shop Small Saturday

a reminder I certainly didn't need - 

that's about the only way I shop!

The only 'malls' I tolerate these days are antique malls. 

I don't go to any 'big box' stores 

and, as a single person, 

I simply don't need the quantity of anything 

that I feel the need to frequent 

chaotic 'membership' stores.

Nevertheless, this weekend,

I was delighted for the excuse 

to frequent my favorite stores - 

and frequent them I did!

From 9am - 3pm -

 immersing myself 

in all the quirky, 

arty, 

vintagey

 holiday offerings... 

what a visual delight!

See for yourself - 

Wouldn't this look terrific with a small Xmas tree on the seat?

Not for MY small house though...

Oh well; 

I'm content with my purchases...

a vintage blue tablecloth which is perfect 

for a new holiday look 

in the bathroom

an old wax scene which matches it perfectly

and old paper coasters from England 

which I might end up using to make a garland, 

or use as name tags on presents.

I haven't decided yet ...

what - 

like you've never bought things 

you weren't exactly sure 

how you'd use them!?

Hey, at less than $4.00,

they were a bargain!

I couldn't just leave them there!

Nothing major...

just enough in each store

to feel I was helping out

and treating myself 

at the same time.

I just might make shopping

small Saturdays

a weekly event!