My Multipurpose Metal Stand!

When I visited a friend in Madison over Labor Day Weekend, I was sure to stop at World Market (about a week later World Market finally returned to Minnesota...yeah!!).  I stumbled upon this metal stand and it spoke to me, but I couldn't help but wonder what on earth it was for.  It definitely looked industrial and fun!

Wire 3 Tier Glass Drying Rack

World Market

$14.99

I read its tag and discovered it was a glass drying rack, which is interesting.  I didn't see myself using it for that purpose, but I thought it could have some practical applications in our home if I thought outside the box a bit.  The first idea that came to mind was a ribbon holder for my craft area:

  It could also be a mitten dryer for toddler mittens in the mudroom:

  Here is how it's being used now:

It's a finger puppet holder!!

Hope you all had a wonderful weekend!

My Souvenirs!

Last week, we flew to Florida and enjoyed wonderful family time with both sides of our family.  We stayed at my father-in-law's condo and also got to spend a good chunk of time with my parents and siblings and Baby Cici too!  It was a wonderfully relaxing week, and I'm sure I'll be making a post of vacation pictures once I have the chance to go through the huge file of photos:)!

In the meantime, here are the souvenirs I picked up while on vacation purchased almost entirely at....World Market.  I just love that store.  I wish I had bigger suitcases:)!  (Most of the items I purchased couldn't be found online, although I did provide a link for the one that could.)

Wood Colored Pencils

World Market

$7.99

Fish Tambourine

World Market

Clearance $4.98

Ceramic Measuring Spoons

World Market

$2.99

(Slowly but surely, we're eliminating plastic from the ol' kitchen.)

Bird Cage Photo Display

World Market

$23.99 On Sale

(They had a larger size that was on sale for $31.99 that I would have preferred, but it was HUGE and it was questionable if it would have fit in my suitcase, so I settled for this cute smaller scale version.)

Chalkboard Birds on a String

World Market

$7.99 On Sale

(This purchase will be much more exciting once it's out of the package:).  And it would be easily DIY-able, but I imagine the cost would come close to $8 anyway!)

The coolest shell ever

Bonita Beach Shop

$2.99

I can't wait to start using these vacation finds!