This week I was finally able to cross off a bucket list item with the purchase of this vintage angler’s creel for $8.00.

I love baskets and the shape of this one has always appealed to me.  And the handle makes it easy to display.

I think the size is perfect also.  Not too big, not too small, just right.  And the square opening gives it even more interest and usefulness.

I originally wanted one for my bathroom to hold my blow dryer and hair brushes.  But now I am considering putting it on the back of my entry door or on a peg rack near the door as a landing place for keys, mail or to hold books/dvds to return to the library.

If you sew, knit or crochet you could use one of these baskets to hold all those supplies.

Have you thrifted any bucket list items recently?  I would love to see your finds.  Please share them with me in the comments or tag me on Facebook or Instagram.

Now for a song (actually three songs).

Valentine’s Day is not just about romantic love.  It’s a day to honor all the love in your life.  Love of any kind is something special and should be celebrated.  Just like Thanksgiving has evolved into Friendsgiving for some, women choosing to celebrate with their favorite girls refer to this as Galantine’s Day (thank you, Queen Amy Poehler!!!)

Amy Poehler (courtesy:  NBC/Parks and Recreation).

So this first song recognizes the women we are honored to share our lives with.  On an interesting side note, at 4:04 of the video, Annie Lennox states “Equal pay, hear what we say”.  Sadly, we are still waiting for that 35 years later.

Eurythmics and Aretha Franklin:  “Sisters Are Doin’ It For Themselves” (1985, written by Annie Lennox and Dave Stewart in 1985).

Courtesy:  Disney/Pixar

For the romantics celebrating love on any day here are two songs to help you with that, one from the male perspective and the other from the female one.  The first song combines a gorgeous string arrangement with one of the greatest lead singers to come out of Motown.  The second is by a female who has won every award and accolade because of her incredible voice, and her delivery on this song just underscores her talent.  Plus, it was written by a an incredibly prolific songwriter who gives us a piece of herself with every word she writes.

The Four Tops:  “I Believe In You And Me” (1983, written by Sandy Linzer and David Wolfert in 1982).

Celine Dion:  “If You Asked Me To” (1992, written by Diane Warren in 1989).

I do not own the rights to the music.  I am just sharing what I love with you.

Until next time, happy listening!!!