I introduced my friend Ruth to some of my favorite consignment stores last weekend.

We had a long lunch in a sunny corner of a cafe on the Pawcatuck River and then we hit a place called “Too Good To Be Threw”, where Ruth scored a puppet theatre (complete with puppets) and a scarf.

And I bought more baking pans.  Just because they were there.  And maybe I’ll have an overwhelming urge to make large heart-shaped cakes next Valentine’s Day.  (See the round and rectangular Wilton baking pans?  Also consignment store bargains.)

2 heart pans $5.00

We had a darn good time at “Exceptions” and “Again and Again Consignment”, too.

Shabby Chic curtain $6.00

Hand-quilted lap quilt $15.00

Winne the Pooh cake pan $3.00

Pampered Chef pastry maker tools $3.00

Other bargains we found?  A new-with-tags Evan Picone suit and a gorgeous skirt (Ruth), a new handbag (Ruth) and a set of mini-funnels (me).

But alas, no cowboy boots.