Be careful what you buy

These beautiful flowers were sent to me by my sweet and thoughtful friend Sandra.  They really cheered me up and  brightened my day.It has been a tough couple of weeks.   I am waiting to get a pesty old kidney stone broken up next week.  I think the proper term for the procedure  is lithoscopy..........................    anyway,                                              

                                                                          

                                                                                                            

Mr. Vintagesouthernlife and I went thrifting several weeks ago.  I found a couple of treasures.......... this lovely vintage walking cane with a brass handle

and this bed serving tray.                                           

I placed the cane in an umbrella stand at the front door and set about giving new life to the tray.

After scrubbing, sanding, and painting .... here she is.                           (Sorry about the quality of this picture. I couldn't get it any lighter.)

My plans were to use both pieces only as decorator items for the home,     HOWEVER,   

my plans quickly changed.

The kidney stone kicked in taking me to my knees in pain.  Long story short, several days later...

 I was relying on the old cane to get around and had been served several meals on the tray, in bed. (Not making Mr. Vintagesouthern a happy camper.)

Lesson learned. My next shopping adventure will be to look for:

swim suits, a jet ski,  snorkeling equipment and maybe even a motorcycle or para sail

  Anything but walking canes and bed serving trays !!!


I am linking up with Cindy at My Romantic Home for Show and Tell Friday,                                         Between Naps on the porch for Metamorphosis Monday
and Sunday Showcase