Prims By the Water

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Look What The Cat Dragged In

 
With the cat being Bob.
Lauren already knows this, 
but weeks ago a few folks came
into our antique store to sell Bob some items.
Some he kept for the store...
others he brought home for me.


This wonderful Windsor chair 
with claw arms.


See that detail. A real beauty.
Maker name is Duckloe Bros.
This is a finely crafted reproduction chair.
He paid $25.00.
I paid $100 for the last Windsor chair I bought.


This sweet teddy.


Which was straw filled and an antique.


He also paid $25.00 for this one.
I placed him on top of my prim chair.


Three little bowls for my collection.


Also this spongeware pitcher.


I added all of these to my kitchen cabinet display.
Bob paid $12.00 for the four pieces.


Finally this fabulous crock jug,
with an imprint of a swan swimming 
in a lake.


Bob thought I would like this one because
we have the swans that swim here in our river.
 Bob only paid $3.00.
What a steal.
$65.00 for all of these fine pieces.
I love them all!
The benefits of owning an antique store.

In other news,
had a few lunch dates 
with friends and my co-worker who
went to another bank last year.
It was nice catching up with him.
He said now that I am retired,
we should meet for lunch quarterly.
Fine with me I said.

I still cannot find my fully stitched Little Liberties.
I even prayed to St Anthony 
for help in locating them.
Guess I am not meant to display them 
this year, but still makes me mad
as a wet hen I cannot find them.

Cannot believe May is just around the corner.
Where has this year gone too?
Spring has not been a good one here
in my opinion.
The tulips and daffodils are now just blooming.
 Weather temps have been like 
a rollercoaster.
Sure wish Mother Nature would make up her mind.

Tuesday Blessings To All!
Janice


18 comments:

  1. Lucky you to know the half owner of an antique store, lol.

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  2. Oh, that Windsor! I've never seen one like that! Your husband knows you well...such treasures!

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  3. wow he got these items at garage sale prices-great pieces for sure hugs

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  4. I'd say that cat did a great job! I love the purchases. Bob knows what you like and is a smart guy to bring it home.

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  5. Wow what lucky finds. I'd keep that cat.

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  6. Amazing buys, Love the Windsor chair ❤️

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  7. Holy moly! What treasures for almost free. Lucky you.
    How can it be May in two days? NOOOOOO!

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  8. WOW !!!! What Wonderful pieces your Hubby bought for you !!! They are Beautiful !!!! My husband would say Sell them !!! LOL

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  9. You found some great finds there girl. The rocker was amazing!

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  10. Wow you sure got some great deals. The chair is a fabulous find.

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  11. Wonderful pieces. We have had a few really nice days in a row but much needed rain coming in and it is going to get chilly.
    Cathy

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  12. WHAT???????!!!!! I’ve reread this post bunches of times and I still can’t believe those stupid good prices! Did those people not know what they had there??? Yikes… I need a cat like that. (PS…let me know if you ever want to part with the teddy or the swan jug….I’ll make sure the cat gets his money back and enough to keep him in tuna and cat treats for a long time. ;-))

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  13. Yep the benefits of being " in the business" Bob sure knows what you like. What a great guy!

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  14. Bob really had some great finds. Sounds like you are enjoying retirement. Soon you will be able to garden again. I sure hope you find your projects. If you are like me, you put them someplace so that you could easily find them. Have a wonderful week.

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  15. Ha ... mad as a wet hen ... you have me chuckling. I do feel bad you cannot find your Little Liberties.
    All the finds... WOW... I love them all. High Fives to Bob!!
    I agree with you about the weather!!! Grrr!

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  16. What wonderful finds, Janice! I especially love the Windsor chair and that little teddy--so sweet. Hope you find lots more treasures in May!

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  17. And I say, WELL DONE, BOB! Oh, Janice, how well he knows you and how thoughtful. Every single piece is a little gem and I love how he thought about you and the swans for the vase. Lovely.

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  18. I can’t add more to anything that’s already been said! Terrific finds and that he thought of you - so sweet. Feels like Christmas in April!

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