Flea Markets, Book Sales and a Garage Sale!

Ever since we got back from holiday our business has been booming and we have been BUSY!  I hate to complain but it would be really lovely to have a day off, as we haven't had any in three weeks now.  Hubby flew out of town on business on Tuesday so finally I had a tiny bit of time to do yard work - 6 hours worth in the past two days.  I think I pulled a muscle in my shoulder from lugging shovels full of mulch around.  First I weeded (monster weeds, that was about 1.5 hours by itself), then I mowed, and then I mulched.  I managed to get my front flowerbed done and planted annual flowers as well.  Enough yard work.  I shall hand the reins back over to hubby on taking care of the lawn when he gets back this weekend.

Cascais, Portugal Flea Market

We managed to go to a flea market in Cascais when on holiday and I bought a souvenir there.  What else would a flea market lover like me do?  Our guide saw my eyes light up so we had a quick 10 minute stop therewhere I found a pottery olive oil container for 5 Euro.

 This pretty little bottle (for my collection) was found at the Waterloopein Market in Amsterdam for 5 Euro.  It is definitely blown glass with a couple of air bubbles and not pressed, unknown age but likely 20th century.

I managed to get myself to two charity used book sales in the past two weeks coming home with this lot for $20 - that should last me a year or two.  

I also stopped at one school garage sale - bought myself an extra flat iron for my hair for $1, same brand as I bought several weeks ago for $40.  Always good to have a backup when found so cheaply.

Now I am off to go make myself a plate of nachos for supper as a girl can have whatever she wants for dinner when hubby is away - and nachos with salsa, sour cream and guacamole is what I wanted!