Boot Sale Goodies!

Mr M and myself both woke later than usual this morning, knowing full well that the local boot sale was on but aware we may have missed the best bargains. But.. the sun was out.. there were no clouds in the sky.. and after a quick discussion we decided to go, despite the fact that last night, I'd begun to feel like the 'lurgy' was upon me.

We wrapped up warm and drove to the local farm - in great anticipation of what might await us. It soon became apparent though, that we'd left it too late.. many people were packing up and it had started to splatter with rain. We decided to walk back the opposite way and see if we'd missed anything. THANK HEAVENS WE DID!!!!

I saw a stall that I'd noticed on the way in, selling bits of china but when we first came in, I hadn't seen anything that caught my eye. Amazingly, these two darling little saucers were on the table at the back.. as well as some 'Old Bear' books which I'd wanted for ages! How had I not seen these????

And then.. I saw a box on another stall.. full up with fake fur off-cuts. I got chatting to the lady and she told me how she was about to move to Australia and was selling her stuff off. A few years ago, she'd been an avid bear maker. We nattered about bears.. (and I told her how I hadn't got round to making one single bear yet.. but had lots of equipment in readiness!) and she immediately scurried off and began rummaging in a bag. When she stood up, she said "I'm sure you'd like this.. it's real mohair.. and you'll appreciate it properly"... Well! I was beside myself with joy at this point and nearly squeaked out loud.. so we came away with some fake fur, some real mohair.. about 3 metres of brand new black felt, some vintage material offcuts and a sewing book too.

Last but by no means least... I rummaged around and found these lovely doilies. They will get a good wash and end up sewn onto something in the future, I've no doubt!

I'm really pleased we made the effort.. and very pleased with Mr M. It was he who spotted the reams of black felt and looked at me like I was a mad woman when I said "What do I want that for?" Did I say that.. really say that????!!!!!

It must've been the lurgy which addled my brain! Thank heavens he's there to keep me on task!

Hope you're having a wonderful Sunday.

Mxxxx

Happy Days!

After a week which has, (shall we say).. become steadily more fraught.. I woke on Saturday morning, feeling like a little treat was in order. First myself and Mr M went into town to pick up something I have been covetting for some time now. A 1950's retro phone.

Joan - The Vintage Phone....

There was a sale on in the shop - if you bought one item, you got your second one half price. So, we had to pick this up.. it would have been criminal to leave it behind.

Then.. a short drive later.. we found our way to the Last Chance Charity Shop which raises money to support the Last Chance rescue centre for dogs and cats. (A subject very dear to our hearts). I was on the look out for some vintage fabric.. maybe some lace.. and other goodies. Here is Billy - who I just found on the Last Chance site - isn't he just adorable? Look at that wet nose!

Billy

No sooner had I walked in.. when I saw the lady unwrap this from a black bag. So I pounced on it! Perfect for patchworking, a vintage duvet cover with lace edging. I'll trim the lace off for future creations of things as yet undecided!

A bit of rummaging unearthed a selection of gorgeous doilies...I was a happy woman indeed!

We got home.. and plugged in the phone. And within ten minutes it rang. I was so unused to hearing a mechanical bell, it didn't sink in at first. Then, I ran like a crazy woman to pick it up. I love it!

I keep expecting a stong clipped British accent to speak when I pick it up now... he'd possibly be called Harry - asking me what I'm doing for the 'war effort'. Or perhaps a woman named Daphne, wearing a 1950's pinny, enquiring as to whether I still have my ration book.

Seriously, every time the phone rings.. it gives me the giggles (easily pleased aren't I?)!!!

Hope you're having a cheery weekend. We're at a boot sale tomorrow.. I'll let you know how we get on!

Mxxxxx