From Antiquing in Arcadia to a Car Auction in Kissimee  kept my husband and I busy this past weekend. We decided for the New Year to take more day trips when possible and this was our first excursion. The weather was perfect to enjoy these outdoor activities so off we went to explore Arcadia first and see what they had to offer.  Over the years we heard so many people talk of the great antique stores and its quaint town.  Driving over was very relaxing with the trip being about 100 miles from our home. We arrived and headed  straight to Oak Street....the hub of the antique shopping. It is an old town and the stores reflect the older architecture through out.  I love antiquing as you look back to many memories and seeing things we all used that now have been replaced with something automatic and jazzy! The flashbacks are fun and always end in laughs all around. A good way to meet people and strike up conversation something that few people do now, rather today texting as communication. Oh well I cant complain I do enough talking for three people!!! ;)
      Below are some pictures and my prize purchases for the day were two jadeite glass bowls. I've started a collection and together with some new ones bought from Hobby Lobby, I'm loving the colorful touch.

      Meeting the owner Michelle of Myshelly's Kitchen was special and she told us all about the town.  Sharing conversations with owners makes you feel connected on your next visit.  We had a delicious bowl of homemade New England Clam Chowder soup and  BLT's on Rye Toast. Both were delicious and served on lovely China. We sat by a fireplace and truly enjoyed the special touches that Michele has created at her restaurant. She then treated us to homemade cheesecake for dessert that I forgot to take of picture of. It looked so good we just dived in to taste! She told us of the Tearoom in town that we will have to visit next time. 
    We had a lovely day and then on the way home stopped to try our hand at gambling at the Casino on the Indian Reservation in Okeechobee. Although we didn't win we liked seeing the excitement of all those playing at the slot machines and gambling tables. I prefer shopping to Gambling and when I lay down some money come home with a treasure I will enjoy! :)    

    I will share pictures and stories of the Mechum Car Auction next post.                                                Have a wonderful Friday.....Denise

        This morning as I went to pour my coffee I glanced out the window to check the weather and the sky was absolutely beautiful!  Shades of pink and blue as if painted from an artists palette. I grabbed my phone to run outside and get a picture and was thrilled to catch the sun rising! 
           What a beautiful way to start the day and I took a few moments to admire this Glorious site! ​

                

            Today I am working on some artwork for a project I started some time ago. I'm making Recipe booklets with memorable stories and some handmade drawings. 
                  The hardest part to creating the booklets is giving the proper measurements. I measure many spices and ingredients with my eyes and the palm of my hand. It certainly has been fun recreating my recipes....although a few extra pounds came on last year as well.! LOL
                  Seeing the colors of the beautiful Sunrise this morning sparked my creativity to sketch.  Wishing everyone a beautiful Day!
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                                     Happy New Year!
A Toast to 2019, wishing everyone Happiness, Health and 
Creativity for this New Year!  As with every beginning comes the excitement of new ideas and expectations to explore. Resolutions are written and change begins!  For me to be the change that I wish to see in the World ....My resolutions this year must be to smile more, laugh more, create new dishes and enjoy lively conversations!
​                                         I got this covered!! ;)