Charity Shop Finds

I am determined to become more frugal. In lots of areas of my life. One such area I want to address is the ease with which I click 'add to basket' on Amazon for books I have read reviews on.

 It's so easy isn't it once you have in-putted your details? You don't even have to have your debit card with you, click click!

So, I had a lovely morning strolling around my local charity shops perusing the book shelves. I was hoping to bag The Girl on the train, but unlucky! I have set myself a little challenge NOT to buy it - ha! I also should start visiting my local library......

Today I came home with these two books - A Street Cat Named Bob which is on my Amazon wish list and Body Surfing by Anita Shreve not on my list, but I really enjoy her books.

Both look brand new and unread - a pound each! Less than postage! :-)

 Thanks for dropping by!
I will be posting again soon!
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Red Sky At Night

Last week I had the pleasure of meeting the most delightful lady.
The artist who painted this.....

a small painting I treated myself to at my Pilates studio Christmas Fair.

Mixed media artwork. It's absolutely beautiful. Painted by Helen Kaminsky

I took a look at Helen's website, looking for something for my en-suite.

Helen had just added some new work, not only that she was on her way up North and agreed to bring a few pieces with her for me to choose from!

Here is what I chose....It is called Red Sky at Night

The more I look , the more I see. The colours are so vibrant (difficult to capture on film)

I have tried to photograph the silver and gold nets (fishing nets in the sea!)

 I love how Helen initials her paintings, wherever she can fit them!

So, thank you Helen, I absolutely love it and will treasure forever I'm sure.

Now not going in the en-suite, heading for my bedroom!

Helen Kaminsky - get lost in her wonderful blog....

Hope you like my new artwork!
Happy Sunday!
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Sunday Funday

What a wonderful day I had yesterday. 

Plethora of photographs coming up on account of my new camera!!

Along with my Son & his girlfriend, Hubby & Pup we visited the Lancaster area, namely two small villages; Hornby & Wray. Wray holds a Scarecrow Festival at the end of April which I will be returning for.....I'd like to live there too, it's gorgeous!

We walked, found new cycle trails, made plans to buy a cycle trailer so we can take Sebastian with us when he is a little older (if his Mama will let us pinch him!!) and played, yes, played on a play area outside the gorgeous Bridge House Farm Tearoom (after we had enjoyed cake and coffee!)

 

 

Hope you had a fun Sunday!
Nothing better than fun and laughter - 
good for the soul!
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