Having a Ball-of all Kinds

This past weekend, my friend Terri (aka, Confessions of a Yarn Whore) -seen here-

invited me to a function that she was helping to facilitate. The event took place at Bluff Park Methodist Church and was called Mountain Marketplace. It featured 69 different vendors, who all featured interesting items and wares. There was something for everyone. My mom and I met up with my mother in law and sister in law and her two adorable little boys for a day of shopping at the marketplace.

And shopped we did.

I purchased this piece of original artwork in a clearance bin for $10.00. It is an original photograph taken in Germany of a bicycle. The photograph was then digitized. I like the look of it, and for $10.00 it was a bargain. I am clueless as to where I will put it in my house.

I also found a treasure for J of Musings From Left field. She has me on the lookout for items for her lake house. This limited edition plate was $7.00.

We bid my MIL and SIL and the boys ado. The boys were so good, but their patience had worn thin. From there mom and I went to Bluff Park Antiques. The store is closing this Saturday, so there are/were many markdowns. I collect antique boxes (among other things). Mom bought me an orange one for $6.00! I got a black one for $8.00

I also purchased some silver candles for $3.50

This silver "Jesus statue" (from Mexico) for less than $4.00.

I also purchased a white pillow with blue piping and some fabric that I can use in Smooths room in my "summer take back the house" project. Mom purchased an antique wooden chair for $10.00. I think she is going to put it in her garden and allow it to age.

From there we were off to meet the rest of the family & friends to cheer on Bama and his doubles partner D-Lid in their doubles tennis match.

(D-Lid lying down, Lex and MK pictured together)

After over a month of no practise for Bama, it showed on the court. But he had fun. For me, that is all that counts. For him, it's back to the courts to work with his pro.Sometimes you win some, sometimes you loose. In any case, a productive Saturday.

(D-Lid, Bama, MK & Lex)