Thrifting in the Mountains! With Jake!

We went on a little vaca in the mountains two weeks ago. My husband was working so I was flying solo with my 15 year old, Jake, and his friend Patrick. The boys golfed every day so I had lots of time to read and relax, not a bad deal.

I did not even have thrifting on the brain but saw a sign that the local Lions Club were having a big garage sale on the Saturday morning. Jake asked if I thought they would have any golf clubs. He hadn't played since the summer before and we hadn't realized he had outgrown his junior set. We were in Fairmont Hot Springs, BC and the place is a mecca for golf (the resort we were at had three courses alone, plus countless others within a short drive). Seriously, if anywhere was to have golf clubs it was there.

So my son got up with me bright and early while Patrick slept and we hit the sale. Within minutes Jake worked out a deal with one of the volunteers for a set of clubs for $10. TEN DOLLARS!! For an entire set of clubs including a great bag with a stand. He was pretty pleased with himself. I guess the apple doesn't fall far from the tree ;). Here's a shot from the iPhone.

And I managed to find something myself for $10. This glass and iron shelving unit. I knew this thing had promise.

But it didn't *quite* fit into my Honda Civic (especially with the third bag of golf clubs!). But I was determined to bring it home and for the entire 3 hour highway drive it stayed securely up top thanks to the 100 feet of rope I picked up at the hardware store and the Mexican blanket I always keep in my trunk, along with some strategic rope tying.

The boys thought I was NUTS. I suppose I am. But look at how this thing prettied up with a can of Krylon Fusion Hammered Finish spray paint.

It was absolutely worth the time it took to mount it to my roof and the stressful drive home worrying if it was staying secure. And the fact that the drivers behind me left lots and lots of room was A-OKAY too. Kidding. I tied that sucker so tight it didn't even BUDGE.

Thanks for visting! I'm linking up to Rhoda's Thrifty Treasures party and Linda's Nifty Thrifty Tuesdays.

Day Tripping!

Not too much happening on the craft front this weekend as we have been out and about. My son Jake is home after a week away. The friends Jake had been staying with in Claresholm introduced us to the Saskatoon Farm today. I didn't even know this place existed and it is less than an hour away from my house! Unfortunately, I forgot my camera so I can't show you how amazing it is, but trust me THIS PLACE IS AMAZING!! You can pick your own Saskatoon berries, visit the green houses and gift shop, and they have fantastic food served in a beautiful dining room. We had a great lunch after touring around.

I purchased the decorative dress form in the picture above from their fabulous gift shop. It looked like it belonged in my craft room and I could not leave it behind! It stands 34 inches high and I already love it.

Yesterday my dh, our dog and I spent the day in the mountains. We drove to Radium Hot Springs for lunch and hiked at Mt. Assiniboine Provincial Park on the way home. Such beautiful scenery and Akuna loved the swimming. Here's a few shots from our hike.

I hope you weren't bored with my non-crafty post and even more so I hope you are having a fabulous weekend!!

Thanks for stopping by!

On the road again

Just a quick one to share with you. We are on the way home with an over night stop in Salmon Arm tonight. The drive has been great so far. I wasn't sure what to expect with a 4 year old, a 13 year old and my mother all riding along, but so far so good!

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Enjoy!

Well, it's our last night on the Island (boo hoo). We had an incredible two weeks out here and I can't wait to return in October. The weather has been incredible and I will miss the ocean. It's also been wonderful to see all the wildlife around the resort as well.

However, I miss my own wild animal, Akuna, and I am REALLY missing my hubby who was only able to spend the first 6 days out here. It will be good to get home. (I'm slightly missing my craft room too ;)).

Despite packing up and trying to enjoy the last day, I did find some time to make a couple of cards and craft with my nephew, Xavier, who will turn 4 on Monday. Of course I had to help him just a little bit, but the design was all his.

And one last shot of the ocean....the tide is really high tonight and I guess that's fitting as I'm moving on! Thanks so much for visiting me!!