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I’m traveling! My sweetheart and I haven’t been on a vacation in almost 10 years! Sadly, we’ve let our business take over our lives. We are on a mini road trip, and we are having such a great time! (Yep -- We took the redneck pool house out of the back yard!) (For those who didn’t read my post about our redneck pool house, that is how I refer to our RV, since it seldom leaves our back yard!)
I’m going to share a few of my favorite images from Lebanon, Tennessee. The town square in Lebanon is filled with antique shops. I know you aren’t surprised that my favorites are vintage things. I haven’t bought a lot, because I am a bargain hunter, and we are in a tourist town, so these are not garage sale prices. I will share what I did buy when I get home.
As always, the prettiest sights anywhere are those created by God.
We will be heading home soon, and I am looking forward to catching up on my blog reading. (I am soooo far behind on my blog reading, and I apologize for not visiting recently. I’ll be by for a visit soon.) Thank you for joining me on our road trip today. Be sure to go visit all of the links shown below. You’ll be so glad you did. laurie
Such neat pics Laurie!
ReplyDeleteSounds like your having a blast!
Can't wait to hear all about it.
Big Hugs and enjoy the rest of your trip my dear!
Cindy
Fun shopping. I am so glad you are getting away for a short trip. Just relax and enjoy. Hugs, Marty
ReplyDeleteWow, how fun, Laurie! Now, the big question is - what did you buy? :)
ReplyDeleteGlad you're having fun!
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
Glad you are having fun! A road trip is always a blast. I love to visit new places. Tenn should be so pretty right now! I would love to visit those shops but I know prices are high and I'm a thrifty gal like you. See you when you get home!!
ReplyDeleteOh my, look at all the fun you are having! What did you buy? That little ferris wheel is sooo cute! ( Please say you brought that home with you and that you are going to use it as a table centerpiece for the next grandchild's birthday!) And I Love those sparkly little paper houses too. :-)
ReplyDeleteWould love to be in middle TN this weekend. I am way past due for a trip to Franklin. I know what you mean about the prices - the shops in Franklin really love their stuff also.:D
ReplyDeleteHave a safe trip home. Thanks for hosting again this week.
Good for you for getting away! Enjoy!!
ReplyDeleteI was tickled by the table of Pyrex then scrolled down to the Christmas trees-oh boy! Have a great trip:@)
ReplyDeleteHi sweet friend...
ReplyDeleteLaurie, I just let out the biggest ol' "whoop" of joy...when I read that you and your honey were on vacation!!! I'm tickled pink for you, Darlin'!!! You two definitely deserve a vacation...and it sounds like you're having sooo much fun! Yeeeehawwww!!! Enjoy!!!
Well, dear lady...you certainly have found some neat shops on your adventure! I loved looking at all of those pretties in your photos! Can't wait to see what goodies that you have bought! Thank you for sharing a bit of your trip with us today...so much fun!!! Ohhh...I'm just elated that you've taken a vacation!!!
Thanks again for hosting this fun filled Saturday party! You certainly are the "hostess with the mostest"...hosting the party while you're on vacation! GIRL!!! Hehe!
Love ya,
Chari
WOW!!! Sounds and looks like you are having a good time on your mini-road trip. You deserve it. Can't wait to see what you bought.
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Happy travelling to you Laurie. I think Scott and I may be taking an impromptu vacation in the coming days ... stay tuned, because if it happens I'm sure to blog about it! :) Thanks so much for stopping by my blog! Love having you! :)
ReplyDeleteSo glad you are getting some time off. It always seems to revive the soul. I hope you return home refreshed and rested. Hugs, Ginger
ReplyDeleteYou certainly need a vacation! Have fun! I am confident you found bargains. ♥O
ReplyDeleteLaurie, this sounds like so much fun. Lebanon is such a pretty town, and I bet it's beautiful this time of year. Can't wait to see what you picked up. Enjoy your road trip! Kat
ReplyDeleteLaurie, I enjoyed 'shopping' with you! What fun things you found! I agree with the last photo statement! Safe travels! Christie at Three Pixie Lane
ReplyDeleteLooks like you are seeing some fun things! I didn't know Lebanon, TN had a lot of antique stores--I'll have to remember that if I'm traveling out that way!
ReplyDeleteSounds like you are having a great time, Laurie! I love those metal pumpkins! Can't wait to see what you bought! Happy weekend!...hugs...Debbie
ReplyDeleteLooks like the traveling pair are having a fun adventure. I'll be eager to see what treasures and bargains you bring back home. Those metal jack-o-lanterns are pretty cute. Hope one rolled into the RV. ;-)
ReplyDeleteThanks for hosting. ~ Sarah
Wonderful sights in TN. Thanks for showing it to us.
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How fun to be vacationing, Laurie. I am glad you and Danny took off, you really need that every now and then. Sorry I did not join you this week but my mom had a terrible accident and I have been busy caring for her. Enjoy your trip!...Christine
ReplyDeleteLaurie-TEN YEARS!!! You deserved a trip! Hope you are having a great time. I enjoy just looking without buying sometimes---although I do see wonderful dishes in your photos!!! Check your email!
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ReplyDeleteLaurie,
ReplyDeleteLooks like the two of you are having a wonderful time!
The pictures are full of treasures...the vintage kitchen shot, the pumpkins, the shabby chic, the plates.
Looking forward to seeing what treasures you bring back.
Thanks for hosting one of the best parties of the week!
Hi Laurie!
ReplyDeleteOh, everyone of those pictures were "oohhh and Ahhhh-able"!!!
I hope you and the Hubs have a wonderful little getaway!!
Hey, Eve..been missing you on '67
ReplyDeletebut so glad you and Atticus got away!
I loved your shopping pics..I was trying so hard to see the price tag on the vintage toy Ferris Wheel..I could use that for Circus-themed Gran Camp! Sha didn't get to come so I have just decorated all day and have enjoyed placing the special things you gave me for H'ween. Not only did undefeated Conway lose, but so did the UA Hogs..bad day for sports! Soos
Looks like you are having a wonderful time. Great photos! Enjoy your time!
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Laurie,
ReplyDeleteSounds like you are enjoying your time away. I love that red and white table with all the vintage kitchen bowls, bread box, etc.
The blue and white tile in my kitchen isn't original. My carpenter installed it about 4 yrs ago. I love it, as houses of that period did have tile countertops :)
Hi Laurie,
ReplyDeleteI have been away also, to attend my best friend's wedding in New Hope Pennsylvania. It was great getting away. Hope you have a wonderful time.
Karen
You need to bring that red-neck pool house over to our parts of the woods one of these days!! Gosh what a hoot it would be to spend time with you- It think I would have to buy some depends as you would have me.....well we won't go there!!
ReplyDeleteHave a fantastic time!!
bee blessed
mary
Hi Laurie:
ReplyDeleteSorry to be so late in liking up, these weekends are busy!
So funny that we both have a visiting post this weekend. I love wandering, but don't often have the time to do it. So happy to hear that you and your hubby took a well earned vacation!
I too am behind in my blog visiting. I'm next off to see your kitchen post. I was too busy to make that one.
Thanks so much for participating in Seasonal Sundays.
- The Tablescaper
So happy you are getting a vacation! And sometimes it is nice to look at those touristy places then go back to your house on wheels and pat yourself on the back for finding your $50 platter for 50 cents where you do shop.
ReplyDeleteOr laugh at how something you grew up playing with (and maybe altered) is now prized in pristine condition, but you wouldn't give up those childhood memories at any price.
Hi Laurie, Great photos. I sure wish i had that set of turkey dishes. I love them. Can't wait to see what you bought.I love being in your kitchen.All that gorgeous eye cany....Kathy
ReplyDeleteHi Laurie, My spelling is getting bad!!It's suppose to be eye candy. Sorry.
ReplyDeleteKathy
I agree... the beautiful photos of the antique treasures are not as lovely as the white clouds in the blue sky! :)
ReplyDeleteI hope you are having a wonderful time on your trip...and your favorite things are amazing!!! I love the Christmas items...they're simply magical!!!
ReplyDeleteXO
Cindy
Hope you're having fun. Of course, you could be back by now! I was absent from blogland most of last week having fun with daughters home from college.
ReplyDeleteI'm trying to catch up too.
I LOVE the turkey dishes. I'm sure all the well versed folks know what they're called, but I'll just call them that. My mother would go hog wild in the Christmas store. Oh... yes!
Hi Laurie
ReplyDeleteI hope you are having the greatest grandest time! I love the goodies you have seen for sale and I look forward to seeing what you might be picking up ;o)
Enjoy...*hugs*
see you when you are back!
Judi
Sadly I can't seem to load all the pictures from your post, but I saw a lot of them. Glad you are out and about.
ReplyDeleteWe have one of those RV's that never leave the back yard too.
Oh sweetie, I hope your enjoyin' that well earned vacation to the max and then some! I can't wait to hear all about it! Your gonna have a blast!
ReplyDeleteLove the pics!!! :o)
Ya'll have a great time and a wonderfully blessed vacation!!!
If you want some bargains, you should come to Bisbee, AZ. Many antique stores there with very good prices. This guy Mr. Nelson takes photographs of the things in the stores for his Flickr acct. http://www.flickr.com/photos/nelsonaz/
ReplyDeleteIf you're ever out this way give me a holler!
Don't you just love these kind of shops? I want the turkey dinnerware!!!
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