A day spent in Burlington

We had an absolute blast in Burlington today!

On the radio this morning we heard that Today was the first day of

the five-day Burlington Hospice Flea Market. I don't know how we've

missed this in the past, but I can tell you we'll Never miss it again! This

sale was Fantastic! And, a little sad... I got a bit choked up in the area

dedicated to warehousing all the Afghans. I imagined all the families that

must have brought these hand-made blankets to Hospice to make their

loved one's room feel a little like home... And, the wall of coffee mugs

was a little tough to look at too. All those #1 Grandma and #1 Grandpa

mugs looked so lonely to me... Just imagine a thousand Grandparents

having a Tag-sale and you get the general idea. I've never seen so many

George Foreman grills, toasters, pressure cookers, walkers, canes and

wheelchairs in all my life! The prices were Incredible! I found my bliss

in this area where the Pyrex was stacked as far as the eye could see!

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I picked up vintage Pyrex bowls and pie plates in all sizes for $1 a piece!

After four and a half hours rummaging through the Hospice sale we took

a quick drive down to Sanford, to go back to Big Bloomers. This was the

propagation nursery we visited earlier this year in the Spring. We've

always regretted not getting more of a certain Shrub we really like,

so today was our Opportunity to go back and make things right!

This little Bugger snuck up on me... I didn't reach for plants after that!

This little Sweetie is more my speed...

No sneaking... Just lots of lounging out in the open!

Now that we're home I can show you a few of my Amazing finds!

I love this dish I picked up for $1. I cannot wait to roast a chicken and

let it rest on it. All the juices will collect right there in the little well

I also picked up this set of 36 Sweet little tart

pans. Brand new. Made in Sweden. And only $2!

The rest of my finds are in the Dishwasher; however, I can show you this!

You know there's a Le Creuset outlet in Burlington, right!? Well, since

my friend Monica sent me a 40% off LC outlet coupon, I had to go!

Guess which Color I picked up?

Think you know?

It's Dijon, and I love it!

My uber-patient sales clerk and I opened Four of them until we found

one Perfect lid to fit one Perfect pot! $315 retail. $196 Outlet price...

But only $117 for me, because Monica loves me

enough to share her coupons. Thank you, Monica!!