Sweet memories

Last weekend I was lucky enough to be invited over to Chris's Mom's cousins house to take a look at 100 years worth of memories. Her Mom recently died and she was getting ready for an estate sale. Her family was one of the first homesteaders here in Oregon which means they received land for free from the government. They even have a street named after them, WALKER. The most beautiful treasury was this gentleman's chair hand carved and full of mother of pearl. It has history too because it used to be in the old Portland Hotel that was demolished in 1950. They had two on very floor outside the elevator.

Since she was not keeping this I was able to purchase it from her and

now it happily sits in my living room. Its over 100 years old and in great shape for its age.

But it used to live here.

I got to listen to family stories which are always more interesting when they are not your own.

and find things like this, the first view finder dating back to the late 1890's.

The photos were amazing and from various countries.

I had never seen such a fancy shitter!

Or a glass globe from the 30's that still lights up.

Beautiful armoire that was her fathers, who was an impeccable dresser.

The red wallpaper below is what covered the walls of her fathers home in the 1900's.

I got to take this home and this sweet nursing chair.

It belonged to her Aunt and this is also about 100 years old. It rocks and perfect for playing video games in:) The estate sale is in September so if any of you are local I'll post details before so you can check it out if you want too.

I had to share this beautiful dress I got from the Kinky Melon stock, or VIX as we know her.

I love it as I don't own too many white dresses. A favorite thing to do when Vix and I Skype is too check out what new treasures she has added to the shop.

They included this awesome combo for Chris.

a killer vest for me

This funky bag

a toy for Ash and me

I have been loving anything ethnic! I made this choker from some bits I got from a shop in Thailand.

I love it!

Just like I love the sun which has been beating down on us.

The light colors really help you stay cooler.

Although I'm pretty cool:)

This week has kinda kicked my ass and since this post is all over the place I'll end it with something even more random. PEETEE!

Peetee is making a nice slow recovery but does not seem like the same dog. I have started him on a new diet of dehydrated raw food and goats milk. Have any of you ever tried this with your animals? I am told this combo will work wonders!

I hope everyone is doing well! Enjoy the weekend too!