Yesterday, we went on a little drive.
It had snowed a little overnight. There will be a lot more on the ground today – we’re expecting 6 inches.
We crossed the Hudson River.
Truly beautiful.
We ended up at our final destination:
Pardon our excitement but we found a Trader Joe’s just a bit closer to our house (it’s still an hour away) and much easier to get to. And it’s bigger!
The thing is, Trader Joe’s has such great prices, a trip every 2 or 3 weeks is worth it. We save a lot of money. And frugal is the word for 2012.
I also can buy these pretties for a few dollars.
Fresh flowers are simply a necessity in winter. Especially when snow is in the forecast, along with shoveling.
Fresh flowers, a mug of hot chocolate and some crocheting.
That’s the ticket.
I’d like to be right there with you in your cozy home.
XO,
Mere
Wet and chilly day here. Thinking perhaps I need a cup of hot chai latter, and maybe some flowers too! By the way… I amended my post about Picnik a few minutes ago to list some photo editor options you can check out. :-)
Trader Joe’s is coming to Pittsford NY, just a forty minute drive for us. I have been to one in Connecticut and one in New Hampshire and the prices were fantastic. I have not had fresh flowers for about 2 years, I will not pay the high prices that florists and Wegmans charge.
I love Trader Joe’s! Unfortunately, the closest one to us is 8 hours away, but a must when we visit the cities….LOVE their peanut butter !!
Enjoy your cozy day :)
I feel the same way when i get to go to Trader Joe’s. It is just a few miles from work but I don’t go to often since it is going the other way from home and it is sooooo crowded.
I did alot of Christmas shopping there this year…..I am just saying, peppermint oreo dipped in chocolate!
And they have our French Muscadet wine cheap.
I love the fresh flowers at Trader Joes. They really are a pick me up in the long winters~
If it’s any consolation, EVERYTHING is an hour away (in Dallas) from us!
How’s the Etsy shop plan coming along? I’m just waiting to see what colors you have in those Queen Anne’s lace scarves, so I can treat myself to one! Hurry, hurry, hurry, please!
Enjoy your peaceful weekend!
Oh we love Trader Joes too but ours is only five minutes away. Not as pretty a drive as yours though.
Looks like a lovely drive with a fun destination! Trader Joe’s is finally coming to Dallas/Ft Worth, and I am so excited! I do believe pretty flowers make almost anything, including dreary or cold weather, more bearable!
Woke up to a winter wonderland … and really a wonder since we’ve had no snow so far. But today … that snow is turning to sleet. Ugh! Glad to be heading south!
Love Trader Joe’s! We’re blessed with 2 within 30 minutes of our house! The flowers look lovely! Maybe I’ll get some this weekend to brighten our home.
Sandy
I’m spoiled too, one opened 5 mins. down the road last year – and I make a run there almost every week to do a big shop, and stop in now and then for fresh salads etc. I LOVE TJ’s – probably do 75% of my grocery shopping there.
Great pics of your scenic drive, and yes, TJ’s flowers are wonderful and last a long time despite their inexpensive prices. Love roses, and the alstromeria on your new desk, just LOVELY in that vase!
Stay warm, hope you’re not buried by snow – send a little our way, just a dusting would be fine!
Hugs – Mary
Claudia, could you share some of your favorite Trader Joe finds? I am SO fortunate – several months ago we had one move in about 2 miles from us! Unfortunately, it is always packed with people – so once I get in the store, I get so frustrated and overwhelmed on what I should buy. Any ‘must-buys’ would be helpful!
Keep on crocheting! I am looking forward to seeing what you will be offering in your etsy shop! I too am wanting to open an etsy shop for my vintage finds so I’ll be looking to you as my role model! I’ve been dabbling in ebay for years. Having an online business is wonderful in two ways…it helps you make a little extra cash and it helps keep one’s mind occupied as we traverse through life’s many challenges.
Have a wonderful cozy weekend!
It sure is. I love my bouquet. I think it’s the same kind you got, but a different color. Lasts longer than others. Wish I could go with you guys to Trader Joes.
Brenda
I’ve been picturing some of your turquoise pottery on your desk since you first showed it to us. It does look lovely.
I love Trader Joe’s and visit one about once a month. Beautiful flowers.
Wow…the things I take for granted ~ we have three TJs in town. Guess I’ll be adding them to my Gratitude List.
T.J.s is a favorite of mine. I popping by and thank goodness we have one that is closer.
Now on to the important stuff. I swear Google needs to stop messing with us. First, it was the whole move to Google Chrome thing to make the blogs work. Now this Picnik closing or buy-out. What Google + offers is junk. No framing, matting and more important where will we do our banners now. Did I tell you they kicked me off AdSense too for now reason at all. I swear they are secretly taking this all over. Mark my words they will be messing with Pinterest next.
Please, please, keep me posted as I will on what you find. I too am not happy at all with the options out there. And I don’t necessarily want all my blog pictures on FB or Flickr.
Have fun in the snow. It really wasn’t that bad, except it hit here right at Friday Rush Hour and most we leaving work early to get home.
I read yesterday that Trader Joe’s is coming to Colorado. I don’t know much about it, but SAVING $ will certainly have me checking it out!
Enjoy your weekend,
Zuzu
I also love fresh flowers! We have an Aldi supermarket here and I was able to pick up some lovely roses for a few dollars, and they lasted over a week! It is still snowing here, but since I don’t have to go out I can watch the flakes come down while sipping tea. Will be doing some typing ($$) but enjoying the rest of the day. Can’t wait to purchase one of those beautiful scarves! Stay warm. Blessings, Linda
Claudia, I love the roses in the old jar, sweet. We have snow also. Rain/snow and whatever else is headed our way.But the sun is trying to shine. I love that. Take care , stay safe and warm. Smiles, Susie(She Junks)
GREAT PLACE TRADER JOE’S……YOUR ROSES ARE SO PRETTY…….LOVE YOUR PHOTOS TOO…….HOW COZY……..HOT CHOCOLATE AND CROCHETING….WE HAD A COVERING OF SNOW LAST NIGHT…..YOUR HOT CHOCOLATE AND CROCHETING SOUNDS GOOD……HAVE A NICE DAY……RIZZI
Lol!!!
My husband and I have done the exact same thing….found out a new Trader Joe’s that is closer (35 min)! We love going there! Now though they have built one closer to us Yay!
Hopefully that will happen for you too and you can save gas money. But you would miss all that beautiful scenery!
Flowers are totally essential in winter! And yours are beautiful!
Hugs,
Terri
I keep a running Trader Joe’s list. The prices are wonderful. Have you tried the frozen green beans from France for 1.99. Love them. And I need wild rice too. We drive 90 miles to ours. I am awfully upset about Picnik but looked at Befunky and it might work.
…and I was complaining about a half hour hike to trader joes!…
The blues in your photos are gorgeous. We’ve got eight inches tonight… thankfully fully stocked with Hot chocolate.
Is that a Queen Anne’s Lace next to the flowers?
I love making them. Enjoy your day.
The snow has melted away yesterday. Snow turned into rain. :-(
We are getting a Trader Joes 19 minutes from us this spring. I can’t wait.
I don’t have a Trader Joe’s near me – I’m envious! Those roses are beautiful! I’m looking forward to the Phila. Flower Show in March! I smells wonderful as you walk in the door of the show! We got about 5 inches of snow – it was very slippery going home from work yesterday morning. Can’t wait for spring!!
We have a Trader Joe’s in our town and like others, I guess I take it for granted. I always see their flowers and never buy any. What’s wrong with me??? Next trip to TJ’s and I’ll consider that.
We didn’t have Trader Joe’s until about 4 yrs ago BUT boy am I glad I have one so close! I can’t go as often now that I ride the bus but still try to make a run once a month! Just a great place. Used to be on my way home from work and I loved that!
Glad you have a closer one with a nie drive!
Hugs, Lisa
I have not been to a Trader Joes, but so want to go! I should see if there is one around and trek on over!
Keep warm!