5.13.2012

Oklahoma {Chickasha}

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Saturday we went to visit Chickasha Oklahoma, where my Great Grandma Lois was born. The older part of it is mostly run down, with a few shops scattered, and many of the old signs still remain. Like the pool hall sign, best ever perhaps?

We went to a couple antique shops, where I found a real treasure: A huge brown carved bakelite bracelet for $60. I was looking at a few plain ones in a case at the same price, and as I was walking away the shopkeeper pulled the carved one out from a dark covered up corner of the case. Had I seen it? No. Did I want it?

 Um, yes.

And we made a kitty friend. I really wanted to take him home. Such a sweetie.
 
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17 comments:

art deco dame said...

Great signs,they really don't make them like they use to.

Leila said...

Beautiful pictures!

Anonymous said...

Lovely photos that take us back to another time!

My Kinda Vintage said...

That billiards sign is awesome.

Shannon said...

We used to go every year for the lights at the park.

Kristian said...

FAbulous signs. A pity the area they are in is run down...

Briana Shepley said...

I'm absolutely loving your tour through Oklahoma, being a proud Okie myself :) Isn't it a hauntingly beautiful state? Should you find yourself in Tulsa, you've got a guide right here! Travel well!

Konad-licious said...

photo of bargain bangle pweese!

Beth said...

Wow! so cute! i love the mens club sign and your shoes!

Nan said...

Oh I adore those old signs very good photography as always. Especially love the dress making sign. You sure don't see that where I live!!

h.anna said...

nice shots. i love the ann´s quick print sign :D

Sarah Dee said...

Those mocs are the best! Can't wait to see the bracelet!

<3 Sarah
theantiquepearl.blogspot.com

Chocolate and Cognac said...

I'm not sure I've ever posted here before, but I love your blog! The pictures and style are so fun to follow :)

Plus the cat in the last photo here looks exactly like my host family's old cat. It's a small world :)

Jeff said...

How did you get all those great pictures of Cattlemen's and not take a picture of the doors with the steer's head on them?!?

Witchcrafted Life said...

I adore how you find kitties just about everywhere you go (and friendly ones to boot!), and that you share them with us. So sweet and delightfully special.


Oodles of hugs,
♥ Jessica

Tasha said...

I've been really enjoying all of your travel posts, but I think the architectural elements you photographed in this post are my favorite!

Renee said...

Great pictures, looks like such a great trip