On a whim today, we took a day trip out into the surrounding country/small town areas. We made some geocaching stops, and went to an antique mall that I’ve really been wanting to visit. It’s about an hour-and-a-half south of us, if you go straight there, which we didn’t. We took a lot of snacks and the puppy, set the kids up with a movie on the laptop (no built-ins in our van) and hit the back roads.
It was a beautiful sunny day, and we saw some fall colors, but we’re probably a week away from the real show. The first geocaching stop was at this old church and cemetery of German settlers.
The antique mall in question frequently lists items on craigslist at affordably low prices. I’ve been wanting to check it out for some time, and I’m looking for a small table or shelf for a particular spot. There were lots of nice pieces; how about a large round dining table with three leaves and six chairs, newly painted black and distressed, all for $250? Or one of several white distressed coffee tables for around $30?
Craig was manning the camera, so I didn’t get photos of anything I really would have wanted to show you, but here are a few shots. The building itself was very cool. I would love to have this woodwork and exposed brick.
In some of the rooms, the floors had this pretty stenciled pattern.
I found some milk glass for the etsy store I’m contemplating.
It was fun, though, and thanks to my fore-thought, a slow-cooker of taco soup was waiting for us when we got home 7 hours later!
9 comments:
Sounds like a fun outing and soup to come home to. YUM!
Love your purse and shoes. :)
Have a great Sunday.
sounds like a fun family day out. want to share your taco soup recipe? that sounds good!
What a fun day. Btw, I LOVE your outfit...very cute. :) I remember those shoes from your other post!
I smiled when I read the part about the kids watching a movie on the laptop. If we're driving anywhere longer than an hour or two, I bring the little portable player for my kids. :)
Looks like a fun fun day. We love doing spontaneous stuff like that!
By the way, love the shoes!
:)
Your outfit is adorable. What a wonderful day you had.
LuLu
What a fun family day. That church is amazing!
Looks like a fantastic way to spend a weekend.
XO*Tricia
What a perfect day!
For Anna, or anybody interested in the recipe for the taco soup:
I didn't post about it because I really didn't use a recipe this time, but just used what I had.
Browned 1/2 lb ground beef, and put in crockpot. Added big can of pinto beans, 1/2 packet of taco seasoning, one can of mexican diced tomatoes (pureed), some dried minced onion, and about 3/4 cup chicken broth. Cook on low.
thanks Holly! I will try that soon, maybe if it ever gets cold here and we feel like eating a soup type meal. It is humid in the 90s this week.
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