The Snug Bungalow: Marching

I really don't like when Easter is in March. It feels too rushed, and always too cold. I prefer an April Easter. But this year it's in March and we just have to deal with it.

I hit a few estate sales this month, just to trying to even out the pure joy of a daily dull gray sky. With the addition of a "wintry mix" thrown in a few times a week. If you don't know what a "wintry mix" is, consider yourself lucky. And also, I'm moving in.

You know I love the color lilac. I was happy to pick up these plastic bangles for a few bucks. I love adding to my bracelet collection! I'm giving the aurora borealis cluster cocktail ring to a friend.

These little gems look great displayed with my Jadeite. I told you that I've made peace with the apples.

I got the apples, the Westie card, and the mercury glass picks for $2.

I finally scored a plaid tin! I've been looking for plaid tins and red and white candy striped tins for about a year. I see them in the pictures of estate sales online, but once I get there, they are always gone. This tin is weirdly thin, only good for holding pencils, probably. The other side has a scene of the Scottish countryside. It was originally for shortbread. I got the green bracelet for $9 at an antique store. I know there is a way to tell if something is Bakelite or not. I'll have to look that up. I love it even if it isn't "real." The shape is great and I love the marbled plastic. The earrings are clip ons and were $3. I love me some lucite.

Now for the sad part of our tale. While at above mentioned antique store, I saw the obviously vintage Hallmark package with the white honeycomb bunny decoration on it. I scooped it up, and even though it was $8, I bought it. Not much stands between me and vintage Hallmark. Especially honeycomb vintage Hallmark. When I got home I opened the package to see, this blue impostor. Now, he's cute and honeycomb and all, but he is NOT what I thought I was buying for $8. He's $4 cute, tops. The old bait and switch, my friends. The world is an ugly place.

To combat the Growing Gloom (first cousin to The Nothing, from the Neverending Story) I've got my Easter decorations up. A solid dose of bright yellow, hot pink, and plastic kitsch should solve the problem. At least temporarily. Until I can get to the tanning booth. The light coffin.

This is the dining room display. The honeycomb ball hanging from the ceiling came from Target. They have a host of great colors. It was not the only one I bought, as you can imagine. It doesn't hang exactly straight, but I'm not upset about it.

The wee chicks in eggs came from Target, too. They are erasers and were found in the dollar spot. Yes, I am aware that I sound like a commercial for Target. I can't help it. Facts is facts.