What can I say about 2020 that hasn't already been said. Like so many, I just want 2020 to be over. I want COVID to go away, I want our economy to return to where it was in March, I want the small businesses that are struggling to become prosperous again and those that closed, reopened with a new start. I want schools reopened so our young people can socialize and get back to their education. I want people to be kind again. I want, I want, I want.
I actually do feel better, just writing this down and I give these wants over to God and ask for his blessings to all as we end 2020 and enter 2021.
I've been on shutdown mode as my company closes a day before Christmas and then reopens again on January 3rd. Spent the holidays with my sister and we had 6 days of laying around like third base, watching movies, laughing 'til our sides hurt and just relaxing. Now I'm spending the last few days of my time off visiting local restaurants and thrift and antique stores in the area and while home, spinning fiber on my wheels. So far, this really has been a lovely time off and below are some of the finds found this end of year.
Marvelous vintage map of Florida.
Nice vintage martini shaker and ice bucket with etched bamboo stalks.
Pair of retired St. Nicks.
Acquired this yesterday at a local thrift store. A marvelous, Tiara Indiana Glass, Chantilly green sandwich glass punch bowl with 12 matching cups and ladle.
Really big, framed, Chinese propaganda Cultural Revolution era silk tapestry of the Nanjing Yangtze River Bridge. Built during China's tumultuous Cultural Revolution, the double decked bridge was considered groundbreaking when it was unveiled in 1968.
Lightly sunpurpled, early American pressed glass (EAPG). I have such a weak spot for EAPG and the hard part of finding it is parting with it.
Another lovely piece of EAPG, and that same question, do I keep or do I sell?
Charming little faux Hummel planter with Christmas theme. Circa 1950-60s.
Nice set of vintage Italian nativity scene figurines. They still have the prices on the bottom and each figurine is marked 29 cents and 5 cents for the sheep.
My favorite find this week is this late Victorian, quadruple plate server engraved with the word, "Cake". Definitely a keeper for me and it will now be a part of my personal collection. I think this is a marvelous way to close out 2020 and so I end this blog post with my traditional sign off ... Blessings to you and those you love. SeaWitch
