It's been a bumper week folks, a happy whirl of treasure hunting for Captain Dandelion. I found this stack of Georgette Heyer reprints, which I knew my mum would like, at the good old MS Oppie. I also picked up a copy of The Boy in the Striped Pyjama's by John Boyne, which I finished last night. An interesting and moving book, have you read it? Give me a yell if you'd like to read it and I'll send it on. I'm thinking of doing a second hand book swap soon..what do you think?
That naughty winter light is playing havoc with my photography...this blanket is the most adorable mossy green, much prettier than it looks above. I have a little project in mind for it which I'll show you when I get around to it. I came across this sweet baby blankie on a trip to Trentham this week.
And also this owl embroidery, it came up quite nicely after a soak.
Now I just need to find the right spot to hang it.
I also found this glass mug, I have a collection now, this is the third.
They all have corny/cute messages on the other side.
I'm guessing they are 70's items?
More excitement at the Anglican Trash & Treasure on Friday. Although it was harder to find treasures this time I still came away with a few beauties. This mirror was $2 and is so heavy and solidly made. It reminds me of a mirror in a church, or some place of business. It has a real feel about it, a sense of history and life.
They all have corny/cute messages on the other side.
I'm guessing they are 70's items?
More excitement at the Anglican Trash & Treasure on Friday. Although it was harder to find treasures this time I still came away with a few beauties. This mirror was $2 and is so heavy and solidly made. It reminds me of a mirror in a church, or some place of business. It has a real feel about it, a sense of history and life.
Just think of all the faces it has seen. The reflections of so many people who stopped to pause for a moment.
I am in love with this fire engine red money box too.
My guess is that is was used in a train, bus or tram. See the ridge along the top?
My guess is that is was used in a train, bus or tram. See the ridge along the top?
It looks as if it fitted/slotted into something, and could be detached later.
Or maybe it was used at the footy by ticket sellers? I'd love to know.
Anyway, it's ace and Billy seems to have claimed it.
Yesterday the girls and I headed over to Creswick to check out a church garage sale. The lovely men and women couldn't have been more friendly, down to earth and sweet. It was a cold old day and the wind was blowing into the hall but they were so chatty and kind to my girls. One lady told us how she once rode her pony, Dolly, to school in Dean. Rosie thought that was the best thing she'd ever heard. We found a few bits and pieces which I'll show you next week, along with something extra special! I'm so excited about it and can't wait to show you. (When I get it home)
