The weekend went too fast.......................

.................................but it was nice. Went to Amish country just east of Cincinnati in Adams County. It's only  40 minute drive, but not a lot veggie stands yet. Sunday was the Lawrenceburg Antique Flea Market at the fairgrounds. They have this the first weekend of each month.

It was sweltering by 10A, but some vendors got spots under roofed areas...others were out in the open and a few were in a grove of trees. I found a lot of great vintage things, but had to look hard, things were a bit pricey for a Flea. Here are some things I thought were special, but had to pass on..................................

Loved this 4-pc Luncheon Place Setting. Those place mats are the coolest red plastic

We went on out into the sunshine and we passed by this  shabby chicaliscious space......

Really excellent condition things. Click pic to make larger.

As we walked on we soon saw this breath of cool air..this beautiful gown

And these two little cuties on down

Now yesterday, while I was off, I decided to finish a couple things. The one isn't quite finished and it's a little different idea so Ill show that in aother post. This little number began life in the 40's...............

It is a waitress apron. When I saw it I immediately thought of Flo in Mel's Diner and the the Diner in Mayberry. I love the little bit of cutwork at the hem of the apron to make it a bit more fancy, but I couldn't just keep it plain.  The embellishments on the pockets are a vintage hankie with a hand-crocheted flower bouquet. I hand-embroidered flowers on the skirt of the apron to match the flowers on the pocket. I call this the, 'Diner's Special' It'll be up on my Etsy Site, Apronation, later today.

Well, I have some other things to get done, so I'd better be off. I should have pics of my other finds later and that idea of mine..if it works.

Melody.........

                              ....we're friends stitched together

                                                    across the miles by embroidery threads.

P.S. I'm joining Susan over at It's A Very Cherry World with those pretty rose dishes for Wednesday is Rednesday Let's see what else everyone has to express themselves in red.