First Found-Treasure of 2011

I've managed only to get out once since New Years for treasure hunting but I found something that was on my proverbial "bucket-list" of wants. I don't believe in luck, per se, but I wonder what stars were lined up that day to put this into my little hands.

 

 Found locally, price: 25 cents (!!!)

I had been looking for this book since I learned of its existance, and was so interested in reading it. I couldn't believe that it was on the shelf of my local church thrift. Sometimes, even if you have somewhere to be or something to do, if the little voice inside your head tells you to stop on the way at a little thrift and only spend 5 minutes there, you should LISTEN to that little voice because it's usually right and you will find something great.

The Return Of The Pink Elephant

I hope no one has seen this guy today! I have not, but it was not for lack of trying. A friend and I split a pitcher of some New Years Punch last night, but sadly never even reached a state of buzzedness. I should of stuck to my usual drink from the establishment I was in: "The Return of The Pink Elephant" . It's comprised of a mystery amount of the following things:  

• Orange Vodka

• Lemonade

• Champagne

• Cranberry Juice

Shaken, and served in a champy flute that is rimmed with delicious rock candy sugar. For a frothy girlie pink drink, the Pink Elephants pack a punch... I've been known to knock 2 back, think I have my bearings only to promptly fall off a bar stool.  Yep, I should of stuck to my usual last night, but it was a nice night anyway.

In general the concept of pink elephants makes me smile. Like most people, I especially love the illustrations of drunken pink elephants. I only own one piece of pink elephant barware, it's a smallish tip tray:

i know they make larger ones, i will have to pick some up if i ever find more.

In boredom, I did a search of funky old pink elephant items, here are a few of the cute things I found:

And of course, when in doubt of how to make a perfect drink, consult the Sally Draper How-To Guide! (this is the last Mad Men reference I will make in a while I promise).