Like little Honey Bunch, I've been traveling.
Unlike little Honey Bunch, I don't travel often.
In part because it takes me forever to get back in a routine after I've been away.
And if there's anything I love, it's a routine. It's a little sad. But I'm at the point where I realize it's part of my DNA. It's how I operate.
In just the short time I was gone, my garden exploded (in a good way), the grass dried up and turned brown (as the lawn mower in chief, I also think this is good), and the house fell into disarray, even though there was only one tidy adult and several unruly pets occupying it. I think we can blame the pets, for the most part. There was pent-up demand for feedsack (also good), and as soon as I got caught up at work, restocked the pantry and did all of those getting-back-home things, I started working on my other job: doing listings, packing orders, looking for sales.
I went to one sale this morning. I spent 50 cents on a vintage turkey, which is an apt description for the sale. The turkey part, not the vintage part. I don't know the last time I've seen an eight-track tape. Much less an eight-track tape that someone thought they could sell for $1.
(I forgot to mention that these books came from a sale a couple of weeks ago.)
There are enough sales and what-not this weekend to require me to make a list and some decisions. I'm hoping there will be some good ones. Even if there aren't, it's good to be back home.
LOVE the Honey Bunch books. MUST have some. Oh my.
Posted by: Kathy | July 12, 2012 at 02:42 PM
The books are so precious! I'm going to look for some, too! I love childrens books! Enjoy your week!
Posted by: Lavender Dreams | July 12, 2012 at 03:19 PM
Welcome back ! I do sooo miss your posts when you are busy or away .
Posted by: Lisa W. | July 12, 2012 at 04:06 PM
Welcome home! I understand about routines. I do much better with one.
Those books are adorable. Another great find!
Posted by: Kim | July 12, 2012 at 04:58 PM
I have a Honey Bunch book that belonged to my grandmother who was born in 1914. I also have her collection of Bunny Brown and his sister, Sue. I love them.
Posted by: Ruthann | July 12, 2012 at 06:18 PM
Hahahahaha well, you at least walked away with a bird. I've struck out the last two times. However, I did get to see you for a few minutes and that made the morning trip worth it!
Posted by: Patty | July 12, 2012 at 07:02 PM
Right there with you and a routine. I NEED one or else I don't do well...you don't need to explain it to me.
Good luck this weekend...pickings look slim here.
Posted by: laurie magpie ethel | July 12, 2012 at 09:37 PM
My mother has a stack of Honey Bunch books in her studio from her childhood. Such sweet memories. Home sweet home. Welcome back to routines.
Posted by: Kim Kenward | July 12, 2012 at 10:00 PM
What great books!!
chris
Posted by: chris mckinley | July 13, 2012 at 12:32 AM
I'm not much of a traveler, and I'm always happy to get back home to my routines.
Your Honey Bunch books are so sweet -- love the illustrations!
Posted by: Martha | July 13, 2012 at 10:18 AM
Welcome back, Honey Bunch! Have fun this weekend getting back into the junking swing of things. I'm going to a neighborhood sale tomorrow, with 50+ homes participating. Just in time for the returning heat wave. I'm ready for Fall!
Posted by: Carol @ Old Glory Cottage | July 13, 2012 at 11:02 AM
Love the illustrations on the Honey Bunch books. Those would be so cute framed. :)
Posted by: Joy | July 14, 2012 at 10:30 AM