Shopping Retail - sort of...

Yesterday, I went shopping. Yes, to a thrift store, but

also to a new shopping place on Route 66 aka 6th Street

in Amarillo; The Nat - which opened in 1922 as an enclosed 

swimming pool, evolved into a  music venue that has 

hosted the likes of Benny Goodman, Louis Armstrong,

Little Richard and countless other musicians since opening in the 1920's. 

The building is on the Texas and National Registry of Historic places.

Though it had fallen into disrepair, The Nat

 has recently been renovated by a young entrepreneur, 

and is now home to over 55 antiques sellers and artists.  

It opened the first week of May. I had not had an opportunity 

to make it by until my excursion yesterday. 

I spent a whopping eight bucks, and found three of these...

with which I plan to make one of these lamp shades...

via

I also found these for two bucks each:

One is ceramic and the other is brass.

They're house numbers - zeros, of course.

They will be added to my gallery wall 

in the living room...the one I've been talking

about for weeks now.

At the little thrift store, I was intrigued by this...

The guy told me it was driftwood, but

I recognized it as a skeleton of a Saguaro Cactus.

I have something very special planned for this skeleton...

It was immediately apparent to me. I'm wondering...

If you see what I see? I'll bet some of you do. 

Until next time...

Word for the day:

Hebrews 13:2

Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, 

for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.

Possibly Linking With
Sunday
http://my1929charmerblog.com/	Sunday’s Best
http://www.homemakeronadime.com/	Creative Bloggers Party Hop
http://www.niftythriftythings.com/	Nifty Thrifty Sunday
http://www.sistersofthewildwest.blogspot.com/	Sister Sunday
Monday
http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com	Metamorphosis Monday
http://craftskeepmesane.blogspot.com/	Motivate Me Monday
http://boogieboardcottage.blogspot.com/	Masterpiece Monday
http://diyhshp.blogspot.com/	The More the Merrier Monday
http://www.serendipityandspice.com	Manic Monday
http://howtonestforless.com/	Just a party with my peeps!
http://ourdelightfulhome.blogspot.com	Show Me What You Got!
Tuesday
http://www.knickoftimeinteriors.blogspot.com/	Vintage Inspiration Tuesday
http://linda-coastalcharm.blogspot.com/	Nifty Thrifty Tuesday
http://cedarhillranch.blogspot.com/	Cowgirl Up!
http://farmhouseporch.blogspot.com/	Cowgirl Up!
http://theivycottageblog.blogspot.com	Cowgirl Up!
http://myuncommonsliceofsuburbia.com/	Tuesday’s Treasures
http://www.elizabethandco.blogspot.com/	Be Inspired
http://creatingahouseofgrace.blogspot.com/	Twice Owned Tuesday
Wednesday
http://verymerryvintagestyle.blogspot.com	Share the Love Wednesday
http://www.thethriftyhome.com/	Penny Pinching Party
http://ivyandelephants.blogspot.com/	What’s it Wednesday
http://junkernewbie.blogspot.com/	Would You Buy It Wednesday
http://www.notjustahousewife.net/	Show Me What Ya Got
Thursday
http://bec4-beyondthepicketfence.blogspot.com/	Under $100 Link Party
http://savedbysuzy.blogspot.com/	Suzy's House Party
http://thriftydecorating-nikkiw.blogspot.com/	Thrifty Thursday
http://katherinescorner.com/	Thursday Favorite Things
http://thebrambleberrycottage.blogspot.com/	Time Travel Thursday
http://frommyfrontporchtoyours.blogspot.com/	Treasure Hunt Thursday
http://www.savvycityfarmer.com/	thrift’n on a thursday
http://blissfulrhythm.blogspot.com	Home and Garden Thursday
http://www.jannolson.blogspot.com/	Share Your Cup Thursday
http://livelaughrowe.blogspot.com	Live Laugh Linky
Friday
http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/	Feathered Nest Friday
http://shabbynest.blogspot.com/	Frugal Friday
http://www.findingfabulousblog.com/	Frugalicious Friday
http://www.atthepicketfence.com/	Inspiration Friday
http://chiconashoestringdecorating.blogspot.com/	Flaunt it Friday
http://sassysites.blogspot.com/	Free For All Friday
http://www.lovenotesbylauryn.blogspot.com	Spread the Love
Saturday
http://funkyjunkinteriors.blogspot.com/	Saturday Nite Special
http://too-much-time.com	Get Schooled Saturday