It's cold outside, but Spring at Just A Second

They seem to be saying, "Aren't we cute!", and indeed they are.

They are cheery and bright and smell so good. Tuck them anywhere - Easter baskets, vases, bowls, whatever...makes everything a bit happier.

Here they are in context at the shop, 
greeting you as you arrive.

Vintage Japan Irish Coffee Set in perfect condition
Sorry Birdhouse is SOLD

and love these pins - fabric yoyo quilt pieces buttoned up cute as can be and made into pins for your lapel, hat, purse, whatever.

We scrounge and search and discern and create, so you don't have to, helping you decorate your home or find the perfect gift.  We are so green, helping to respect the earth and your budget with previously appreciated niceties and hand crafted items by Tina Rippy. Don't forget, treats await you every Saturday, and we love company.  

Wonderful green dresser (speaking of green)

decked out in Spring finery.

Happy Valentine's Day

It's that time of year, time for reds and pinks, flowers and silver — all those romantic accessories that mean Valen†ine's Day. 

Yes, that's Elvis on the mantle along with kids' wedding photos and red staffordshire plates. The only thing not visible is the red toile wingback chair. May have to add that.  It was recently the subject of a facebook message exchange because it was the same print as a whole bedroom of the same pattern in a recently purchased home by one who loves simplicity.  Obviously, not a good fit. 
 Fortunately, paint works miracles.

At any rate, busy day today, so off to the store and the shop.  Valentine goodies are blooming all over the shop from hand crafted hearts by Tina to beautiful red vases, to vintage valentines mini clothes pinned (or pegged, as my English friend would say) to a ribbon clothes line, little touches that bring the
celebration home. Treats for the eyes and tummies await you at Just A Second 

Found some really cute stuff

Found some really cute things, or, in some cases they found me.

At any rate, had to enlist the help of husband John to help me get them to the shop on the coldest day of the year, in spite of his coming down with a really bad cold.  But I have a little car, and he has a van. I think I need a truck, a really old one.  Keep talking about it.  Probably won't happen. Kids would think I really went off the deep end.

Got the slim line aqua phone.  It works and it is really a good weight so it doesn't slide around when you answer it.  Comes in handy if you lose electricity and your cell is dead.

And then if you are still without electricity, you can have light with this perfect color rosy red oil lamp,  Who says we've come a long way!?  And then there's the baking.  Think of how cute you would look using these vintage pottery bowls with roses on them.  There is a set of 3 in beautiful condition, just little signs of aging so you know they are really vintage.

Didn't really need help with the little stuff.  Was the gate leg table they are sitting on that didn't fit in my car...and there were two such tables, this one...chippy white, and the other worn out natural wood, so of course, I'll have to paint it.  Can you guess I love old painted furniture.  Funny, I don't have that much of it in my own house, although just about every room has at least one painted piece.

Valentine Vignettes

Little vignettes for Valentine decorating are scattered throughout the shop to give you ideas for adding special touches to your home.  It's nice that we can keep the red and combine it with our own favorite colors for Valentine's Day. We've decided on aqua for the most part, but rusty tin or pink florals would also work, and of course, white.  The choice is yours.  Have fun.

Happy Birthday, Elvis

Some of you may know that I am an Elvis fan,  so again we have Elvis in the store window, and we will be serving cake and coffee to celebrate his birthday on Saturday, the 7th.  Let it also be said that his birthday, January 8, is also our oldest daughter Annie's birthday as well as our youngest grand daughter, Addy's first birthday, so we have 3 very good reasons to have a birthday party.  We'll be open from 11- 4 as usual. All our Christmas goodies are crowding the "book nook", and all are 50% off. Hope you can join us.

Do these work?

Just A Second QR

a space lift

Just A Second Buzz

So, I don't even have a device that can read these, but rumor has it that if you scan the appropriate QR (quick response) code with the appropriate device, smart phone, etc., it will take you to the designated web presence.  I'll have to hear from someone else to see if they work or not.  Let me know in the comment section. Thanks.

All We Need Is Love

Awaiting me after my walk

This is what greeted me this A.M. after my walk.  I've put on a few pounds and was beating myself up, so John made the coffee (it's in the bible: Hebrews), hard boiled eggs, toasted an English muffin plain, but I buttered it.:(   He gathered goodies from around the house (as we do in a space lift).  Then he set up this display on the butcher block in the middle of the kitchen.  So, in the last few hectic days before Christmas, I hope someone takes the time to make you feel as special as I felt this morning, and that each one of us does the same for someone else.  Now off to the shop filled with the spirit of the season.
Thank you, John. ILY