The storms of Thursday and Friday gave way to clear skies and sunshine on Saturday. Autumn in the Northeast is truly beautiful. I needed to get out of the house, so husband and I took a little drive to a neighboring town. Very old and charming, this area is home to lots of NYC weekenders. It’s just a stone’s throw from where we live.
There’s a historic canal in the middle of town,
With moss-covered stairs,
And still, leafy water. (Who is that couple?)
Who knew? (I’m still pondering the strange syntax and punctuation choices on this sign.)
There was a small antique sale taking place in a little field and we found a very inexpensive treasure. In a box of old tins, I was drawn to a shallow tin in a pale Jadite green and yellow. When I pulled it out, this is what I saw:
Hand-painted, no doubt, with a vintage decal in the center. Even before we flipped it over, husband recognized it as an old movie film canister.
Sort of perfect for us, don’t you think? It’s now sitting in its new home on the coffee table.I hope you’ve had a good weekend. Husband is playing his music at an Apple Festival this morning, I am going to prep the kitchen table for painting. There are many leaves to rake and grass to mow and my Red Sox are playing their last game for the season. Saddled with injuries to half their starting line-up, they’ve had a tough time of it this year. But, scrappy as ever and blessed with a fantastic manager, they hung on until almost the last minute. After today, I must cheer for the Tampa Bay Rays (sister’s team.) Go Sox! Go Rays!
Hi Claudia, you and Don seem perfect for each other – love hearing about your little get-aways! That vintage film tin is adorable – great find! Ciao, bella!
Gooooooo Rays!!!!!!!!!!!
I love this post….and adore the film canister lid! Autumn has arrived indeed!
LOL at the sign. It almost sounds like Mr. Bruce was burning. Love the film canister. I also recognized it as such. Someone put a lot of love into decorating it. Nice find.
Sounds and looks like the perfect little day trip! That is odd wording on the sign, though. Happy Sunday to you!
…This is the one true thing I miss about the East Coast(besides my family) ~ the turning of the leaves. A fall leaf show is nothing short than spectacular!!
~ and how fun is the apple Festival??!!
xo, Rosemary
ps ~ adore the mossy steps :)
How fun it would be to visit there! I adore small historical towns. Love the canister, and such a perfect find for you. I’m still digging through boxes, stopping long enough to smell the roses . . . err . . . mums. ♥
I especially like the image of you two in shadow and the mossy steps. It is fall here today as I am on the deck in long sleeves an seeking out the sun. hugs♥olive
Great photos… what a lovely day it must have been! Thanks for sharing.
hi claudia,
i think that tin is perfection. are you starting a new collection?
~janet
What a fun day! Thanks for sharing all the fun. How cool that film canister?! I am sure it looks just perfect in your cottage!
Hugs, Lisa
If tins could talk, eh? Thanks for taking us along on your outing (: xo
How fun Claudia…love this time of year for walks.
You’re right, that film tin is perfect for you two!
What a beautiful day! Loved the shadow picture and the fact that someone took the time to decorate an old film tin. I’ve seen many of those from my days working with Mr. T in a film library. Very special.
The cement sign must be immortalized in some way and I suppose it has been through your blog. How strangely funny, yet interesting.
In Orlando we root for the Rays because we don’t have a team.
Such lovely Sunday serendipity!
Perfect!
Hi Claudia!
I’m so happy you and the hubs got a chance to get out and enjoy the beautiful weather.
So sorry to hear about your leak and all of the other stuff that’s been on your mind. I hope the sunshine helped with some of it at least ;)
I am so loving that film tin…it was meant to be for you to find it!!!!
And of course, Donna is a sweetheart for giving you such a sweet surprise. That’s what friends are for :)))
I read the sign and thought, “Burned in a Blacksmith’s Forge… what a horrible way to die”.
Gave me a nice chuckle.
Miss you!
xo
Mary.
Claudia,
What a perfect weekend. Our weather is finally getting nice again. 78 degrees yesterday. These are the days we live for. LOL How lucky to live in such a beautiful part of the country. Your tin in very unique & your right…perfect for 2 theater types! Lisa
Love seeing more of the beautiful NE. My sil is a huge Red Sox fan.
Great film canister! That sign WAS weird…I thought Mr Bruce burned, too! Had to read that a few times…
Sounds like you had a great time! Love that first photo…it looks like such a pretty, peaceful place to visit.
Oh you had a wonderfull tour, so beautifull photoes, -and you two shadows, saying hello to all of us-
here the fall startet too, and the weather is cold, need the jacket when going out-but still sunny and pretty.
Hugs, and happy monday.
Dorthe
Hi Girlfriend,
What an odd sign about the discovery of cement! I love the film can you found……so lucky, and yes it is perfect for you two. Keeping you in my prayers, as well as your mother and family. I hope this week brings you some peace and relaxation.
Love ya’
Meri
I love weekend time with my husband. We have such a great time together, and really enjoy each other’s company.
Your weekend sounds wonderful.
love the mossy stairs, Im telling you a coffee table book is in your future!It finally colled off here and has been raining all morning. A welcome relief from last week’s 100+!
And yes I did buy a sweet treasure form Rita!
Charming visit today. Love the shadow pictures especially and well the angle one toooooo.
Great photos of the canal. The sign is too funny! Must’ve been jotted out in a hurry.