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Norfolk Virginia Harbor Fest 2015

Yesterday we visited the 39th annual Norfolk Harbor Fest. The day was absolutely beautiful. 

Here is the Coast Guard Tall Ship.

Norfolk is known for Mermaids. We even managed to capture a couple of photographs.

This was my favorite Mermaid. She is perched on a roof top.

And even the Famous Idaho Potato made an appearance. I don't know any of the people that you see in the photos. The event was so crowded that it was difficult to take a picture without people milling about.

All in all, the day turned out great.

 

Visiting Colonial Williamsburg

On Sunday, we met my brother and sister-in-law in Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia.It was warm and sunny - A perfect day to visit this historic area. Every where I looked, I kept thinking of Marie Antoinette even though this was the United States and not France. 

I fell in love with this mirror, very Marie-like to me. (How did my brother get in the picture? My husband was taking the photographs. I don't know who the other guy is.)

This bed reminded me of Marie too. The striped wallpaper was gorgeous.

 Lovely grounds and a beautiful gate too.

We're Headed to Raleigh

We're traveling to the famous Raleigh Flea Market which features more than 600 vendors, located both indoors and out. The Market has the largest selection of antiques, jewelry and furniture in North Carolina.

I'm looking forward to finding some vintage treasurs. Happy 4th of July!!!

Vacation Discoveries

During our vacation, we visited many historic sites and antique stores. This was my first visit to The Old Lucketts Store Spring Antique Market - and I really enjoyed the experience. They gave the attendees these cute pink bags that you see below.

Ironically, I only purchased new items at the Market: a small tray, Mocha Rose Lip Balm and the gorgeous pink, Paris-themed paper that you see in the background.

At the first vendor that I visited, I spotted a lovely vintage mirror but I decided to keep looking. When I came back, the mirror was gone. Lesson to myself: Act on your first impulse.

As a surprise, my husband bought me two pieces of Wedgwood at an antique store. For the rest of the Summer, I guess I'll be searching for that elusive vintage mirror that got away.