This weekend ,was also our company (Williams Sonoma/Pottery Barn) sample sale. One of my favorite events of the year. I was in the parking lot at 7am, even though they don't let you in until 9am. But getting there early means you can park close and that's well worth waiting 2 hours. You enter the sale by lottery number - I didn't have a good one this time, I was 721 out of 900. I did okay, but no spectacular find. I was disappointed that I missed a purchase of a 4 foot Santos that someone had bought before me - darn! I did pick up this nice bookcase and some cute wire baskets (love the one shaped like a shopping bag). My other favorite is the picture of the perfume bottles. So, I didn't do too bad.
Look at this smile...
This is something I made last night. I was inspired by artist, Laurie Mika who works a lot with polymer clay. I stamped on the clay and then rubbed it with paint. The piece is about 1 1/2 inches long. I'm going to play more with this technique...it was fun.
It's so sad to see the condos where Playland at the Beach used to be - great memories of going there as a kid. I love your sample finds and Rachel looks so pretty without her braces. Your polymier clay creation is just adorable!
ReplyDeleteI lived in San Bruno and would drive 12 miles to playland to buy 5 of the best tasting pot pies I ever had even to this day.The gravy was light green in color and I cannot find that anywhere neither can I find the ones who made them I need one to satisfy a longing I have had since the late 60s HELP :)
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ReplyDeleteWe loved Playland and went often...I have very fond memories and some of terror! I was always so afraid to enter the Playhouse where you had to squeeze through the giant bolster things that turned~~~ and where the air came up from the floor and blew ladies dresses up~~~~However loved screaming down the slide on a burlap bag!
Ahhhh memories....Love polymier clay piece....and Rachel looks adorable..
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I have to agree with you that slide was awesome as was the record player ride that would spin most everyone off as it gained speed, playland was just the best place ever with 0 entrance fee and very inexpensive individual cost
Deleteomg..playland at the beach. i remember dad playing the game where the airplane circled around a wheel and if it landed on a special no. the board would light up and he would often win scads of tickets...remember the chicken pot pies and it's it ice cream sandwiches.. thanks for reminding us of one of the highlights of our childhood.
ReplyDeleteyou are so funny: now u see it; now you don't...rachel is so beautiful...even more so now. rachel is a treasure with so many, many talents..xoxo
thanks for sharing your new creation. it is so beautiful. have to look up the artist laurie mika. how do you come up with such wonderful ideas. so awesome
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Love the Laurie Mika creation! This looks like a great art project for a class.
ReplyDeleteRachel, you look beautiful!