Mantiques

This past weekend, I planned to go antiquing. Sometimes Chris tags along…other times he prefers to let me loose on my own. I often make lists of specific things that I am looking for, most of which is decidedly feminine. I rarely stick the list, but it is a reminder of the things I do need and/or specific measurements for furniture. This was one of the times Chris was tagging along.

I called out to Chris in the other room to chat him up about what he might be shopping for….

"Honey?", I called to get his attention.

"Yeah?", he replied.

"What is on your list?", I inquired, sounding interested.

"List, what list?", he questioned.

"You know, your treasure list. What kind of trinkets will you be keeping your eyes open for today? Anything in particular you will be searching for?", I explained.

" You mean frilly, girlie, lacy stuff like you buy? Hmm, I’d just love some Limoges plates with roses all over them, frou-frou Frenchie lace or I would adore some crystal perfume bottles", he teased in his high falsetto feminine voice.

"Perfect, I’ll put them on the list for you!", I managed to answer back.

"No thanks. I’ll be looking for money clips, cuff links, cigarette cases, old lighters…and tools. You know, manly stuff ", he said in his deep macho voice.

"Ohhhhh, so you’re going shopping for Man-tiques!", I cleverly replied.

We both burst out laughing knowing that I had just coined a new phrase in our home. From now on, when I go antique hunting, I will ask him if he wants to go Mantiquing. I think he much prefers the sound of that.

Photo: Masculine and feminine treasures, co-habitating peacefully.

rochambeau
February 4th, 2008
Dear Robin, you’re crackin’ me up! Love it! Your Man and you have a great sense of humor!! Yes! Mantiques, falsetto lacies and all. I’m still giggling.

NurseTerry
February 4th, 2008
This gave me a chuckle as younger son, Peter, just returned from a “mancation” to Costa Rica with 2 “man” friends…..

My Melange
February 4th, 2008
Constance~ Glad I could make you laugh Without a sense of humor…life would be, well, miserable!!! Life is too short…
Terry~ That is funny Must have been a *man*tastic weekend for all!!!

melissa @ the inspired room
February 4th, 2008
Robin,
That is hilarious. I love that.
Melissa

Lulu
February 5th, 2008
I love it—mantiquing! Unfortunately, I don’t think my husband would fall for it. Glad that your hubby got a good laugh from it!

Maryann
February 5th, 2008
Mantiques is a perfect word..haha

Maryann
February 5th, 2008
Mantiques is a perfect word..haha

My Melange
February 5th, 2008
Melissa~ Thanks! Hey whatever works, right?
Lulu~ Oh well. You could try
Maryann~ Yeah…it was perfect for the moment

My Melange
February 5th, 2008
Melissa~ Thanks! Hey whatever works, right?
Lulu~ Oh well. You could try
Maryann~ Yeah…it was perfect for the moment

stephanie
February 5th, 2008
Yes! Man-tiquing….great phrase to coin!

Chouzy
February 6th, 2008
I guess if our guys are going to schlep around shopping with us, it’s MANdatory for them to find something that would interest them too…… but we must never let them MANipulate us.

My Melange
February 6th, 2008
Steph~ I don’t know where I come up with these silly things????
Chouzy~ Very cute…and very true

Paris Parfait
February 7th, 2008
Ha ha – mantiques! Great term! xo

Laume
February 20th, 2008
I told my hubby about “mantiques” and he thought it was a great story. Although, he’s more than happy just to accompany me without collecting anything for himself. He considers the wandering and chatting with people (like shop owners, who seem to understand that as long as they entertain(babysit?) him, there’s the chance I’ll spend money – LOL!) is the best sort of treasure.

My Melange
February 20th, 2008
Laume~ I think Chris started out wandering…but I spend so much time shopping that he just got bored enough to start looking around for himself. Now he’s hooked too