Out and About

Out and About on a Day Trip

Hubby and I decided to track down some ancestary information and went to a town his sister had always talked about that was a family namesake.  We found it wasn't very far so we ventured out.  It was a beautiful day and the town was very small.  Back in the day it was farm land and we don't know family that might still live there.  But we did find a beautiful church.  We have found out since there is family inn a town near where we were and there is an even older church and cemetary dating back to the 1700's.  We will venture that way I think soon.  I am sure the train station at one time was a great space to stop but as you can see it has been let alone for a while.  I sure would love some of the red tin siding!

White and Blue my favorite colors.  The train station is a little worse for wear.  The train even came while we were there. 

Beautiful old farmhouse, I wonder if this was a family house of hubby's relatives?  As we traveled back home we saw an antique sign, of course we had to stop.   The lady was so nice she stayed open until all the customers left.  Come to find out her husband's mom has the same last name as us and we will look to see if we are related...such a small world.

Exit 15 Highway 26, South Carolina  http://www.timeandtimeagainantiques.com/

 The outside had me with all the rustic tools.  I could not find one oil can to do the pumpkin project.

 Inside I took several pictures of some beautiful booths.  All the beautiful dishes and there was some ironstone also!

 One booth had great industrial items.

My Thifty find it this great folding table and chairs (4) and this great rusty chandelier!  I am leaving as is because the table is sealed for outside!  Only $40 for all!!

I am going to Link up to Uncommon Slice of Suburbia with one of my thirfty finds!!

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Hope your Labor Day was Awesome, here it rained, Rained and RAINED.
Safe Journeys, Di

Finding our way around Greenville

Greenville Adventures

Grandson #1 and I ventured into Greenville while my daughter was at a meeting.  I am not great with directions and left "Evelyn" my navigator at home.  Ro said Mimi we left Evelyn at home!  She gets so irritated when we miss a turn...recalculating.  Oh, no, are we going to find our way, luckly we did and I just headed toward downtown.  We found some great places to spend our 4 hours but mom finished early, thankfully I checked my phone.

Christ Church



1826 marked on gate leading to a family enclosed area.  The pathways were laid out with brick and created a walkway to view each area.  The ironwork is an art form in itself



These gates were all from the 1800's and beautifully designed to represent a mournful family.  The centuries of loved ones carefully laid to rest. 



Watching over the graves was a wise old tree



Upcountry History Museum. 

Next, we drove down town and luckly found a museum and library, learning about the history of the Upcountry.  Also saw information on football...our families love Clemson and GameCocks, so it is interesting during college football seaon.

Ro worked the bobbin factory machine.  Back in the day the factories had 7 year old children work 14 hour days to change the bobbins out.  Ro was glad he doesn't have to do that!

We played (I mean studied) in the library and had a nice lunch in there cafeteria.  I had a great cobb salad.

Acting like a frozen statue outside the library!!

On our way home we stopped at County Antiques.  It is an antique mall and I saw fun things I would want to have this is on my list to go back and visit.  On the Weekends there are some small shops that are open.

This area was Michaels, he had just brought in some new items.  The Rodeo item was not in his area but it sure went great with his items.  Loved the lamp, it would fit right on my table.

A pretty dining room set up!  Lots of ironstone, I made sure to take one piece home.

              Here are the items we brought home.  My daughter found a great old syringe for her medical collection.  I got feed sacks and ironstone.

The way back home, beautiful skies and mountains.  It was a great day with my daughter and grandson.  Tomorrow we are having a chilli contest between the my daughter and my other daughter's husband.  Beef, bison and choroizo chilli vs. chicken chilli.  It will be delicious for sure.
 Please visit Robyn @ http://robynstorydesigns.blogspot.com/and read her story about her brother...he had a lifesaving event.  She also has a great contest, I have to really think about this one since I want to do something fun for the holidays since we will all be together. 

Safe travels, Di

Mount Pleasant is pleasant

Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

When my daughter asked if I could come to help her out with taking #1 Grandson to school, I jumped in her car and we took off to Mount Pleasant.  After taking him to school I wandered around.  Mount Pleasant is located over the bridge from Charleston.  His school is located in the Olde District of Mount Pleasant.

First I went to a beautiful shop...

The shop I found is:  OUT of HAND the art of creating

http://www.shopoutofhand.com/

Metal art my fav!!  I sure love me some watering cans.  My mom and best friend Cindy actually fought their way to a watering can at Reningers.  My mom won, we laughed about that for years.

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A girl can not go wrong with a beautiful bird house.  A tin roof makes my day.  The antiques mixed with goodies was so wonderful.  The shop was awesome.  Being with my grandson is always fun but a girl has to amuse herself while the little man is in school.



Which one can I fit into?




The check out counter...lovely




I could sit here all day



I would wear either outfit but love the one on the right.  I love the clothes, boots and jewlry!!  I need to find me some boots, I will be checking the consignment shop by my house.

Which tiara is mine...

Oh, Paris

I am a sucker for ribbon, paper, crafting supplies, yarn ...well about anything I guess.  But when I went across the hall I spent another 30 minutes "fingering" (that is what my dear sister in law calls "longingly touching the item you desire").  The paper, ribbon and projects just made me want to buy one of everything.

Vintage ribbon, jars full, pitter patter went my heart

Wow...love the spindles and case



Village Bakery



This is where I had lunch Village Bakery  http://www.dinewithsal.com/ ...good eats.  Can you believe I was now ready to view some historic buildings.  I do admire a handsome house with big eyes (windows) and architectural details.

"Thou many of us go through our days parched and empty thirsting after happiness; where we're really standing knee deep in the river of abundance"  Sara Ban....Can you count your abundance?

Our trip ended with a tour of my favorite houses, churches and of course a view of the water with my little man.



Mount Pleasant Prebyterian Church erected 1854



These beautiful doors lead to the church.  This church served as a hospital during the Civil War. 



Saint Pauls Lutheran Church built 1884... the tin roof is gorgeous




Patjens Post Office



So with a quick tour of our favs and a view of the water we headed off to get Moma for a dinner of pizza and burgers at their favorite resturant.  He had the pizza with olives (his new like) and we had hamburgers and truffled french fries.  We had to play with the Ninja Lego's, watch a little TV and then off to bed.  Greenville in the morning!! and then off to Asheville to see Papa and Daddy.