I realized that for as much as I read, I'd never read Dorothy Parker! For fifty cents, who could resist! The small book atop it is one of two I got -- they come in a book box and are about three inches high. Lovely illustrations as well. And at the price, I'll not feel bad about cutting them up!
I liked the pattern on this compote. It may go in the Art Space to hold materials. Or fruit on the counter. For fifty cents, why say no?
I was very fond of this hat with about a dozen millinery flowers.
And this collection -- again, at fifty cents -- captivated me. OK, I'm embarrassed to say why. But the glass holder will be a grand crown for the Gypsy (or something) and the other oblong one is amazingly bendable! I can't wait to decorate these! (I know -- too small for my big hairy head, but oh, sometimes I need a crown that isn't in my mouth!)
These little white dishes have already been put into service holding buttons and embellishments. They were a quarter for both.
I wanted something zesty to go with it and didn't want to go to the store, so this is my original potpourri salsa!
Potpourri Salsa
(Please note -- I was winging it on the proportions -- and the ingredients, for that matter!)
1/2 big red pepper, diced as small as I could
1 peach, again finely diced.
1 smallish Vidalia onion, finely diced. (Actually, most of a medium onion)
Probably about 3/4 c. frozen corn, nuked about 3-4 minutes and put in cold water bath
Mix together. If I had cilantro or a jalapeno, I'd have added them.
Juice of one lime and 1/4 of a leftover lemon
At least 1/4 t. or more of: cumin, red cayenne pepper, chimayo, chipotle and red pepper flakes and salt to taste.
Mix together and serve over salmon. Or do like I did and just eat it by the spoonful!
13 comments:
One of my favorite quotes is from Dorothy Parker (challenged to use the word horituclute in a sentence, she said, "you can lead a horticulture, but you can't make her think.").
Joanne
Ooo - great finds. That compote for fifty cents?! Definitely a great buy.
Karla
wandered over here from beth's blog. i too went junking on the weekend. i dind't find any dorothy parker, tho'. that looks way cool!
You did good!! Junkin' is stupendous. I missed it last week. I'll make up for it next weekend. Great finds. I want to see a picture of you wearing the hat.
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Good morning. I saw your comment on another blog and was intrigued by the kitty photo.
Your blog is very interesting. I'm a big fan of Dorothy Parker's too.
I copied your salsa recipe. Sounds wonderful.
Marnie
Fabulous my lovely friend
I will have to try this.
Thanks for your visit and kind words.
Love Jeanne
The salsa looks great. As always I am amazed by your great finds.
Don't feel so sorry for my little Saber. Check out my new post when you get a chance. :)
It talks about Saber's new hobby.
Jess
You certainly did find some great items! Those little books are wonderful. I'm always intrigued by small books....don't know why. I had a good laugh over the first comment and the quote from Dorothy Parker. I must remember that one!
Great book finds...and I love the compote too.
I've not read too much Dorothy Parker, but I love this quote...
"What fresh hell is this?" I can just see her smoking her long cigarette and drinking a gin and tonic :)
I am now going to have to be looking for one of those to make a crown!
Such great finds! Lucky you! And thanks for the recipe. I shall try it soon.
he he hee...the crown is quite lovely although i agree a bit small. perhaps if you decorated it grandly enough it could expand in size to meet your head circumference needs. the compote a treasure the books divine. i love dorothy parker! at least i thin i do... i forget sometimes who i have read and who i haven't...maybe i am mixing her up with lillian helman,,,were they contemporaries you think? you are a good treasure hunter!
xoxoxoxoxoox to you and your family dear friend.
Great finds! You did good! It sounds like we think alike when we look at "stuff"!
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