I have to share these pictures from my wonderful friend Donna (and one of Max's favorite people). Donna rescued a dog from Much Love Animal Rescue (http://www.muchlove.org/) a couple of years ago. Pulgoso has been come a friend of Max's and he is enjoying a wonderful life in Massachusetts. Although, he's not really sure about that in the winter, as he was a California dog. Donna has been invited to their annual fundraiser for the past two years. This isn't just any fundraiser - it's actually held at the Playboy Mansion! Last year she was able to meet Cesar Millan last year. She has shared a couple of pictures from this years event.

If you are ever in the donating mood - this is a great organization. They are a no-kill shelter and they take on even the most difficult dogs to adopt. Pulgoso was at the shelter for several years before he found his forever home with Donna and her husband. Donna often says that she hopes she comes back as one of our dogs.

Finds ...

As promised, here are some pictures of my most recent yardsale and antique show finds.

I'm totally in love with this chair. Yes, it's lime green (the color didn't come out that good in the picture). When I finally have a place of my own again I'm going to design a whole room with this chair in mind. It's perfect for a dressing table. I also purchased the vintage flower pillow that was displayed with the chair as they go perfectly together.

I also purchased these two throws at the same antique show. One is hot pink and the other bright green - both would go nicely in a room with the chair or on the back of a couch. I just couldn't pass them up.

Some other finds from the Route 90 Fifty Mile Yard Sale were this vintage book (I just loved the cover) that I might use for an altered book, the owl trivet (I'm really into birds right now), the interesting foreign playing cards (probably to be used in a scrapbook project), the square transferware dishes (there are seven, which will probably be used for dipping oil at a future dinner party), and the yo-yo pillow cover. All of the items pictures were purchased for 50 cents or less other than the bowl. Pretty good.

Living the UNY (Upstate New York) Life

Hello friends!! I miss everyone and I have been inspired by Ami, Roxanne and Dena to create a blog. I miss sharing stories with everyone and feel a little lonely out here in Upstate New York (which will hereinafter be referred to as UNY). So this Blog will give me an outlet to share with those of you who tune in.


As some of you know, one of my favorite past-times is antiquing. I love old things and the the hunt. While I usually seek out antique stores or shows, I have come to enjoy the thrill of finding something at a yard sale. This past weekend was the Route 90 Fifty Mile Yard Sale. For the Wells girls they will recognize Route 90 as the road on which Wells College is located. I've even seen this listed in magazines. So, my Dad humored me and drove the Route - making frequent stops. I couldn't believe the traffic and also the amount of junk. I was able to find some great things for really cheap (next year I'm bringing a bag of quarters) - including children's books, transferware dishes, lace, a small pitcher, an owl trivet and a bunch of other goodies. I will take some pictures this weekend and post them. I also have a great chair that I purchased a couple of weeks ago at an antiques show that I will share with everyone.


Saturday night the family, including Max, enjoyed the weekly bank concert in Fair Haven, NY. My Dad made fun of me because I brought a quilt for Max to lay on. Max humored me by laying on it for a while.


There are a ton of festivals in UNY this time of year. On Sunday we went to Harborfest in Oswego, NY. Max was also there for this event. He even had his picture taken (while he was staring at my sorbet) for the Oswego Daily News, but we didn't make the paper. He did have his picture taken with an old family friend, Sweatheart the Clown (who is also a Wells Alum). I have known Bob and Cathy Gibbons (aka Sweatheart) since I was in elementary school. For those of you who are interested in KJP trivia - My Dad and I did a little clowning when I was much younger. I might be able to come up with a prize for anyone who can remember my clown name. I will post a picture of my Dad and I at some point in our getups.



I will also do some posts to catch up on recent events and my move. Feel free to leave comments (I'm sure you will anyway) and if you have a Blog send me your link so I can post it.