Antique Treasures Found Here

This past weekend on the way home from my daughter's home, I just could not resist the temptation of stopping in. I cannot tell you the deals that I have discovered here in the last few years. I've learned that I only stop in if I am specifically looking for something. This time I was looking for a pretty, crystal, sturdy water pitcher. This is the one I found. I really liked the price tag, and when I went to the check out counter, I was told it was on a 25% off sale...liked it even more.

This is what I wanted the pitcher for. I filled it with lemons, my recipe for lemonade and a tag stating that " when life gives you lemons, make lemonade." I tied both the recipe and the tag on the handle with coordinating ribbon. This will be dropped off for a friend who is going through a very difficult time in her life. If you ever choose to use this idea, you too, can find pitchers at antique malls, flea markets, or I've also found real nice ones on the clearance shelf at T.J. Maxx.

Here is the small, beautiful, crystal pedestal bowl I found on sale. I wanted one for the many times I whip this dip together, for whatever occasion. Since I am into quick, easy and delicious...this one works for me. One 8 oz. pack of cream cheese and one small jar of pepper jelly. Whip the softened cream cheese with the pepper jelly, and put in glass dish. Surround with crackers of your choice. You might be asked for the recipe...I usually am.

I also found some more crystal salt and pepper shakers. I find great prices on these and I use them individually, for my garden roses. It makes a pretty presentation for roses, daisies or pansies,or any flower, and is a nice gift to use for someone in the hospital, or for any other thinking of you occasion. So you see, it was worth my while to stop at this big, old antique mall.