Sometimes you win, sometimes you wonderful why you bought it!!

I'm the first to admit that I don't know that much about certain items such as glassware, ceramics, rugs, paintings, etc.  Well, actually, I don't know much about a lot of stuff, but my friend/fellow picker Judy does.  She has been a picker for many years and is well read on most items.  So when I saw an opportunity to buy a box of stemware I immediately got Judy in on the deal.  It was beautiful stemware and glasses and Judy felt sure we would get our money back plus a profit.  As she dug through the box, she also found quite a few dolls under the glassware.  The owner at first said the dolls were not included, but he backed down when Judy said "No deal without the dolls!"  And so we became the proud owners of a box of glassware and unknown dolls.  The glassware is still in question as to its value, however, here are some pictures of the dolls--you be the judge!

                                                  Here are the lovely 'treasures' in a basket

                                                   This is probably the best one of the bunch

                                                          This poor doll had no arms!!!

         

So, this is a lesson well learned---always, always, always check your merchandize before you buy it cause you just might end up with an armless doll!!!   God Bless all and any who read this--Pat, A Remade Life                                                        

Two Humble Pickers

Wow, life is a whirlwind right now!!  Between shows I manage (I actually manage and run 2-different shows) and shows that I participate in, I've not had a weekend off in------forever!  Well, it seems that way.  I've got 2-more weekends of work (this is all besides my full time job--feeling sorry for me yet?!)  then hopefully I'll get back to a semi-normal existence!!  Whatevery NORMAL is, right?  Anyway, one of my newest projects is a joining of forces with my good friend and fellow picker, Judy Collins.  Judy and I have come together to become "Two Humble Pickers"--we've got a new blog you really need to check out--  http://www.twohumblepickers.blogspot.com/  -- and read some of the craziness that goes on in our lifes!  For those who don't know what a 'picker' is or the meaning of  'picking',  a picker is a person (of questionable sanity!) who is willing to jump into dumpsters, get up at 4am just to beat everyone else to the garage sales, search through curbsite trash, all in the hopes of finding that one treasure that will bring her/him fame and fortune!  We are a different breed of folk and find great joy in the hunt.  So please be sure to check out our new blog and leave a comment, become a follower and share some of your picking adventures with us!!

 Two Humble Pickers Pat (me) & Judy

Judy having a great time looking for that hidden treasure!!

and I found it!!  Don't I look glamourous!!

Thanks for visiting A Remade Life--God Bless all and any who read this--Pat

Shows, Shows, and more Shows!!

me setting up a show (with 5-layers of clothes-I was cold!!)

I've got 2-shows down and only 4-more to go!!  This last show was VERY difficult.  I actually run that show so I'm responsible for all the preparations as well as the break down.  It was 5-days of overtime, physical labor (with help of course) and lots & lots of issues with vendors.  Once you've had to manage vendors you try to be a better vendor yourself!!  And it was actually 2-shows in 1---we had the Trade Days for 3-days and the Community Garage sale for 1-day during Trade Days.  We had a total of about 135 vendors!!  I do love doing that show, but it is very tiring.  I am getting ready for the next one which is only on Sat. and then a restful day on Sunday!!  Whew--I'm getting tired just writing this!  Anyway, I'll post pictures as I can--God Bless all and any who read this.  Pat, A Remade Life

                                                   HAPPINESS TO ALL!!!

Tending to Business!

Well, life doesn't stand still around my house!  The next few months are very busy--here's a little peek at my schedule:
          * Winnie Trade Days - March 11th - 13th
          * Humble Trade Days - March 18th - 20th
          * The Woodlands G-Sale - March 26th
          * Good Oil Days Festival - April 2nd
          * Winnie Trade Days - April 8th - 10th
          * Humble Trade Days - April 15th - 17th

All of this and I have a full-time job!!! Whew!! I'm tired just thinking about it.  It doesn't leave much time for my art and crafting, but I will manage to sneak it in every once in a while---after all, my crafting helps me to keep sane!!!   God Bless all and any who read this,   Pat - A Remade Life

Blue Jean Gypsy Purse

It's here, it's here!!  My first tutorial on my crafting blog, http://www.toothpaste4lunch.blogspot.com/.  Learn how to make a wonderful blue jean gypsy purse.  This tutorial is in 2-parts.  The first part has been posted and the second part will be posted tomorrow.  Please be sure to check it out and 'get your gypsy-on'!!  And don't forget to leave a comment.  God Bless all and any who read this--Pat, A Remade Life 

Flea Market Friday

 This is Flea Market Friday, an event hosted by Kecia at Lemoncholy's Studios!!  It's a great time were you can brag and shop off the wonderful treasures you find at flea markets, resale shops, garage sales and maybe even dumpsters--that's right, I'm a dumpster diver (although, technically, I've never actually been in a dumpster).  So here are a few pictures of a few items I managed to pick up recently.  You'll notice there are a few clocks of various sizes and types.  I can't help it--I have a clock fetish!!  And I only showed you a few of the many, many clocks I've picked! 

I love these little guys!

This wonderful Old Spice shaving mug still smells of Old Spice.

This is a pair of really old, cool ice skates!!

This precious cloth bear is from England.

So these are just a few of the wonderful treasures I've found recently.  Be sure to check out the great stuff others have found and check out the following link.  God Bless all and any who read this--Pat, A Remade Life

Lemoncholy's Studios

How I Spent My Saturday Morning!

This past weekend was my monthly antiques, crafts, collectibles show at Winnie Texas.  It's a great show and I've been doing very well there.  The biggest challenge is that I live about an hour and tens minutes from the show, so I have to drive back and forth both days of the weekend!  I try to use that driving time as a time of reflection, meditation, etc--I listen to good music, church sermons, etc.  It usually works, HOWEVER,  this past Saturday morning was a nightmare!!  There was a wreak-a big tanker truck had a wreak and exploded, leaving hazardous materials all over the freeway! (no one was hurt-what a miracle) The freeway closed, we were ALL detoured down a small country rode with no other way to go and that 1 hr. 10 min. trip ended up taking me 3 1/3 hours!!!  So with all that time on my hands I began taking pictures.  Here are a few. 

This was the only scenery for miles! 

I stared at this guys tail lights for a lllooooonnnnggg time!!

If you think it's boring looking at these pictures, you should have been there to 'look' at this for over 3 hrs.!!  Ok, so I'll stop whining now and let you know I did make it to the show and sold LOTS of stuff and made some good money.  So the moral of this story is---blessings can and do come out of adversity!!  God Bless all and any who read this,  Pat,  A Remade Life