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Out on the Town

My guy and I spent another day out having lunch at our favorite cheap ale house; my excellent fish and chips were $6.99. We then tried to work off some of the calories by walking a nearby two-story mall. Mall walking is what old people do in summer so we don't pass out from the mid-day heat.

My favorite person's favorite boutique was having a big sale, but I resisted the urge to buy her something. With her vagabond lifestyle she really doesn't need more stuff to lug around with her (which is why I mainly send her money or things she can eat.)

On the way home we stopped at an antique shop I've always wanted to visit but never had the time to, where I found this shabby chic mini apothecary cabinet. It's perfect for storing all my needles for handstitching and the sewing machine.

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Maria Zannini said…
I haven't seen $6.99 fish and chips in ages. I'm jealous.
That little cabinet is adorable. It's perfect for little things that easily get lost--at least in my house. :o)
August 31, 2023 at 1:34 PM
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