thrifting fix...i'm a junkie

old man thrifting photo, originally uploaded by Nina Marie Gilbert.

the other day i was feeling all thrify and needed to get out there and sort through some photos. so i popped by (i make this sound easy with two little ones, but it's really more of a project-) my local favorite thrify spot and sorted through some oldies and goodies with one hand, while i held grace's other hand and tried desperately to prevent her from breaking anything in the store. luckily pumbag was on my back so i didn't have to worry too much about him, except maybe for his new habit of ripping my hair out of my head. so anyway, i stumbled upon his sexy little fella...and had to buy it of course. i love the satisfaction of being able to spend a dollar or two and take a piece of someone home...someone's history that i can imagine. there are many things i love about this photo...first, the tiny little spotties that cover it. how gorgeous...what causes spots like this? and second, his precious little specs. remind me of my husband. and this hair! the part! the sideburns. the sweet sweet jacket and the tie. his little pursed lips. what is he thinking? why did he pose for such a picture? and lastly, i love that it was taken at "ritz portraits" in boston. good local old time lovins. this guy will now stare down at me from my inspiration board, making me wonder and imagine.

in other news, we have some serious long weekend fever around here. can't wait. for more updates and pictures about what we've been up to these past couple of days (nights really)...check out boo's site at http://trollspotting.blogspot.com

love the thumb sucking photos

must craft today and formulate cool gifts before the weekend

and MUST NOT SLEEP WITH JOEY EVERY NIGHT because i'm too tired to put him back in his crib...there is a good chance we both may squish him, and that i may milk myself to death. it's a little like me being able to sleep with my krups coffeemaker. kind of a free-for-all.


stay tuned for s.v. pics, and more!