A NEW "USED" CAMERA

Hello Everyone!


After going to the Haven Conference and taking the "Basic Photography/Photo Styling" session presented by Kevin and Layla Palmer (The lettered Cottage), Josh Moates (Kim Box Photography), and Shaunna West (Perfectly Imperfect Blog)  Shaunna was upstairs ill at the conference - Boo Hoo!.  There was no doubt I needed to upgrade my camera. 


I had been using a Sony Cyber-Shot DSC (a point and shoot fellow)

 and sometimes my iphone.

My last post photos were soooo blurrry from the iphone at a super great laua, that I knew without delay the purchase of a camera was what my little heart desired.  Now, I did not want to break the bank.


SOOOO! What's a girl to do?


Well, I hurried over to the local Pawn Shop.  Yes, you read correctly P-A-W-N S-H-O-P!


I found me a SWEET and I mean SWEET little starter camera just right for me!  I purchased a 2004 Nikon D70.

I looked up reviews for the Nikon D70 while standing in the Pawn Shop and I looked up what the camera without lenses were going for on different sites.  The gentlman at the Pawn Shop offered me a deal I could not pass on. 


So, I bought the Sweet Thing at a Sweet Price! (I hate to pay retail, if I can avoid it!)


Please remember, we had purchased an electric and an acoustic guitar for our exchange student at the same local pawn shop.  Our oldest son, Tom did check out the guitars before we purchased them.  He plays guitars, so he knew what to look for with a guitar.  Besides, Mr C and I have been scouting garage sales, estate sales, and pawn shops for years, now. 

After buying the camera, Mr C and I headed over to a famous camera store in the metro.  I did purchase a brand new Tamron AF18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 xr LD Aspherical (IF) Macro Lens.  (I really do not know what all the abbreviations mean, however I bet I will know soon).

I took my new and used equipment out on Saturday to the "Junk Hippy Road Show" at the Oklahoma State Fair Grounds.  Wait til you see my photos, not bad for a first day outing with my little heart's desire!


I love your comments and I love how you continue to follow me in my WandaFul Wonders Adventures!

Wanda

Starfish Here, Starfish There, Everywhere a Starfish!

During our trip to First Monday Trade Days in Canton, Texas, I wanted to buy a few Starfish.  Everyone, and I mean EVERYONE, seems to use them as a summer decor accessory in their home.


I never found any Starfish at the HomeGoods Store, Paul Michael Company or at "Trade Days" in Canton. I found Starfish candles and plates, but no individual Starfish.  On Sunday, on our way home, the weather had turned quite cold.  We stopped at the Grapevine Mills Mall in Grapevine, Texas. (I had never been to the mall and my friends had not been there in years.)


While inside Marshalls, I located a package of Five Starfish, and they were priced just right!!


When I came home I added the starfish  here, there, and everywhere to the decor.

Upstairs on the "Boom-A-Rang" table

Downstairs in the Kitchen Dining

The Piano in the Living Room

The Living Room Coffee Table

So, what do you think?  Pretty simple?  The starfish reminds of the sea.


Thinking of the sea, today :)

Wanda

Arrr! R You a Treasure Hunting Pirate?

There are some things that never change through time.  Pirates are known to look for buried treasures.  Back in time, they were searching for Gold and Jewels in buried chests following a map with a huge X.

Today's pirates are looking for buried treasures such as vintage furniture, accessories, beautiful fabrics, dishes, etc.  Currently, pirates' adventures still start with following the treasure map.

 to locate buried treasures in locations such as Multi-Family Garage Sales, Auctions, Goodwill, Habitat for Humanity, and local consignment shops.

Instead of using spy glasses to locate treasures

A chic pirate might wear these instead

to locate treasures on E-bay, Craigslist, or local newspaper advertisements.

I would like to share some of my discovered "buried treasures" at Goodwill from this week

The tray that the treasures are sitting on is  from The "closed" Bombay Store.  The tray  was purchased last Saturday for $3.99. Woo Hoo! (I had removed the price tag)

The small pumpkin had an original price tag of $10.99, and I purchased this jewel for $1.99.

This lovely metal pot (will look great painted) was $3.99.

The large vase will look great cleaned up with some twine wrapped around the neck cost $3.99.

The floor lamp was a steal for $9.99.  I cannot decide if I will paint it white or black.  (If you have any color suggestions, let me know)  I really like the burlap lamp shade with lace over the burlap made by Linda over at Delight.  Maybe, that could be an option for the floor lamp.

These are only a few of the treasures unburied from my adventures.

 I know most of you pirates have found beautiful treasures that caught your eyes and turned your houses into homes.

The best part of the treasure is not the treasure itself, but the memories of the adventure, especially when the discovery is shared with fellow pirates, who are friends and/or family.

ARRR! Enjoy your Treasure Hunts!

Wanda