This weekend I was planning on hanging out around the house, crocheting a bit, and making lists.

Instead we took advantage of the warm November weather, and headed out to a few local antique shops. The kids went along too. At first they wern’t too interested in shopping for antiques, but after a bit, they were having fun looking for finds.

We visited two antique shops, and then we made a run to the used bookstore. The kids loved the bookstore. There are many rooms to explore, and so many shelves of great books.

I came home with a few goodies too.

I picked up a few vintage cookbooks at the bookstore. I can’t resist cookbooks from the 1960’s. I think I really missed my calling as a 60’s housewife.

I picked up a Fire King casserole dish, and an Orange coffee cup. I’ve started collecting a few Fire King pieces. I love this little star-burst pattern.

I also found a few pieces of Pyrex for the kitchen collection.

I had to look high and low for these gems. They were all well hidden in the shops. I spotted a few more pieces that I really wanted to bring home, how I hate leaving Pyrex behind.

It was a nice way to spend the day, and the kids did well too. I hope to get back out to the antique stores for small business Saturday. Hopefully I’ll find some more treasures for the kitchen.