A Walk And A Hike

Some photos from the exercise I got last weekend.

A Party And Yard Sale Finds

Mister B's parents were here this weekend so we did quite a few things with them. One of their friends was celebrating his birthday and I was invited to the party (I have gone out to dinner with their friends quite a few times) which was in the courtyard at El Charro. A lovely (and delicious) time was had by all.

This weekend there were also some cocktails by the pool at the El Conquistador Resort (which is quite close to where I live), an experience that I will definitely be repeating...

and a little yard-sale-ing adventure with Mister B's mom. I really found a bunch of great stuff and only spent $12.50. Here are some of my goodies, I think Cuppa Tea approves! I also bought some books and a few other things that aren't in the photo.

One of the things my silly furry is sleeping on is the most seriously awesome shirt ever. I will definitely post a picture of it soon so that you can share in the glory.

I hope everyone else had as great a weekend as I did, I also got some exercise (gasp), photos of that next time!

ps. There really is a giveaway coming soon, I promise!

The Golden Goose And Milk Bags

I recently discovered a great second hand/thrift store in Catalina, which is up the road just a bit from where I live in Tucson. It is called The Golden Goose, and my maiden voyage there produced what I thought were quite good results! It is easier for me to get to from my house than Goodwill, and they have new stuff in almost every day so there are lots of different things to see. A new place to shop, yay!

Here is what I purchased:

A story about two pirates (I love pirates)...

a Christmasy apron with jingle bells...

a retro outfit/dress (which I think looks super cute on, but maybe that is just me)...

and the best thing of all, a really comfy recliner chair with adorable fabric and in practically brand new condition!

Sorry about the blanket in the photo, but I have to keep it on there a lot because as you can see, the cats love my new chair and are sleeping on it almost constantly! I guess that is just proves how comfy it is, cats know a cozy spot when they see one. Oh man, I am lovin' this chair!

I also wanted to share this awesome vintage photograph I bought at the shop featured a couple posts ago. I love all things Victorian and I couldn't resist buying this. It was only five bucks for goodness sake!

Well that is pretty much it for today.

Oh wait I almost forgot! I wanted to share this shopping list Mister B found at Target (he is working there while getting his Masters in education).

It starts out pretty normal, but then takes a bit of a confusing turn. Boogie shoes? Is that like shoes for dancing? And what the heck is a milk bag?! If anyone knows, please share, I am quite curious!

A Friday Evening Alone

Although he doesn't work the night shift anymore, sometimes Mister B works in the evenings until pretty late so I spend a couple nights a week just by myself doing things I like. I think spending time alone is so important! For me it is anyway. Sometimes I like to just be all by my lonesome.

Tonight I had mozzarella, tomatoes, basil, olive oil, and bread for dinner, while also sipping a glass of wine and watching Bottle Shock (a really great movie, I definitely recommend it). Then I got a log going in the chiminea on the patio, lit some candles and relaxed. Even though it is January, here in Arizona it is warm enough right now to sit outside with a sweatshirt, blanket, and fire (and stripey leg-warmers of course!) So wonderful.

Then (as it was quite a bit later) I was slightly hungry again so I decided to roast some pita bread with olive oil over the fire. It seems that lately whenever I make something at home there is almost always extra virgin olive oil involved, I use it for everything! Anyway it was a grand idea until I realized that the log I am using is one of those store-bought things (still environmentally friendly, but certainly not wood) and it is making the pita taste funny...oh well, it was fun anyway!

Sitting outside with a fire and a glass of wine, listening to The Decemberists, and writing this to you lovely readers. I am certainly having a nice evening indeed, and I wish the you the same!

<3 Alia


ps. Upcoming: thrift finds that make me happy, and a giveaway. Yay!

pps. Maybe you have noticed, I certainly have, that many of my blog titles are "something AND something else." I started thinking about it because I didn't do it this time. I can't decide if I should fully commit to this and have it be like that every time, you know, like a THING. Or, if I should not try to force it, and just have it happens when it happens. What do you think?

*edit: A few minutes after I posted this, I heard a rustling sound. When I looked over the patio wall I was rewarded with an adorable group of javelinas snuffling by. I love nature!