Thrifted Loveliness ♥

Well it's been a while since 

my last day of thrifting ...

... but the wait was worth it!

I managed to score some fabulous winter threads.

A linen blend scarf and a hand knitted jumper.

A couple of flower presses...

... and two cotton crocheted doiles...

... a couple of cutie glass holders....

One - a sugar pot (minus lid) ...

... and the other and old glass Steadiflow

babies bottle 

I've filled them both with 

Geraldton Wax about to burst into bloom.

(from my garden too ♥)

It doesn't stop there!

A small retro honey/syrup pot

(I'm not much of a bright orange gal so I was

most pleased to find one of these in a neutral shade)

Hmmm... can anyone tell I'm a neutrals fanatic?

I think the bone colour of these doilies is just about my most 

favourite shade/colour/hue (is it even a colour?)

In the whole wide world.

Colour does make an appearance though....

In these stunning book finds...

... as well as these badges (from the UK! Yay!)

I have an idea to use them on cushions I want to make 

for our caravan. The caravan we don't yet own... 

... but no doubt will... someday.

What do they say in that great film Field of Dreams?

"If you build it they will come"

So that's my stash peoples!

All for a song

All recycled

All monies to charity 

All unique and ...

All MINE 

 (happy crazy silly dance)

Oh hang on... I almost forgot about these.....

Army issue - never been used - leather

Australian made....

Perfect for winter and for hacking about the bush...

... and acceptably "grungy" to wear with jeans.

Not bad eh? 

So have you found any loveliness lately?

Weekend plans going well?

I am home alone due to Hubby scoring tickets

to the YOUI China VS Australia Basketball game.

So far I have done three loads of washing,

Drank two cups of tea 

(I know! Only two? Must put the kettle on)

Ate two bits of ♥ cholokit ♥ - a bit with each cuppa :-)

Crocheted 3 rows of a granny square

(I'm teaching myself!) 

and had ONE really tasty 

Peanut Butter, Mulberry Jam and Pepita filled

sandwich on Burgen bread ♥ 

(the best bread you can buy)

Have a blessed one peoples!

PS - If anyone knows of the best websites/links that

"teach crochet" (to a self confessed wally) then please

do share... thanks! 

♥♥♥♥♥

I had a farm in Africa..

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I remember the first time I watched the cinema classic 
"Out Of Africa" and the profound effect it had on me. Unlike many a lass I was not taken with Denys (Robert Redford) - rugged and dashing as he was - No, I was smitten with everything Karen (Meryl Streep) wore, owned and lived in...

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I was born in Africa; and so I suppose I romanticised her tale to a degree... alright, alright - I tried washing my hair outside with an antique jug, ummm... hilarious. There was just something about the feel and the look of her outfits that oozed grace & poise.

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And now I have a new obsession and that's getting my hands on one of these: 

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This one belongs to Artemis & Nao - it was their wedding accommodation!(Big BIG sigh) I'm sure Karen and Denys would have made the sweetest love in theirs (just a bit of dreamy rambling allowed OK!) Never the less I take solace knowing that other stylish gurus such as Artemis and Sibella (she calls it "glamping" = glamorous camping - I'm with you all the way Sibella) love this amorous form of abode, as much as I do. 

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Perhaps, if I play my cards right, I too can recreate the essence of Karens African adventures. All I need are a few well selected linens, a suave hat, muslin (perhaps a few mozzie coils to be safe) and a cutie canvas bell tent.

Oh yes, and a Gin and Tonic or two... you know for - the mozzies.