My small collection of vintage finds grew a little this week.
The glassware I thought at first were candlesticks but have found they are old thistle design toothpick holders,extremely heavy and in perfect condition. They were dirty and full of blue tac but cleaned up well. Charity shops have the most unexpected surprises sometimes.
The white damask tablecloth was in need of a good wash and iron and is now in pristine condition. The other two tablecloths were finds from previous years and came out for a wash and freshen up. (the grey spots are from my camera lens which has seen better days!).
And this is what I'm reading from the lovely library in Lingfield ...
she writes daily of the things she sees and illustrates them so well, an orderly person who watched the world go by at a slow and purposeful pace I think.
Hubby came for a walk in the woods and across the fields. We found elderberry, blackberry and strawberry forming but not ripe, and grasses waist high. A field with a path of clover waiting for fairy footsteps and all these beautiful wildflowers as far as the eye could see. We have been rushing too much, working too hard (especially him) and have not been taking enough time for these magic moments.... infact, we have been in a very stressful mode for far too long, a visit to another blog reminded me of this as they had a similar experience and had to stop and regroup. We have to do that too, health, peace of mind and family is more important than paying the bills even though they must be paid.....
what a beautiful pattern those little dishes had after a good clean!
The glassware I thought at first were candlesticks but have found they are old thistle design toothpick holders,extremely heavy and in perfect condition. They were dirty and full of blue tac but cleaned up well. Charity shops have the most unexpected surprises sometimes.
The white damask tablecloth was in need of a good wash and iron and is now in pristine condition. The other two tablecloths were finds from previous years and came out for a wash and freshen up. (the grey spots are from my camera lens which has seen better days!).
The crockery will make useful paint palettes.
No point in having things that don't serve a purpose I always think, I will enjoy using these things.
This is my favourite spot for reading at the moment....the intense colour is a slight distraction, I find my eyes wandering from my book to my flowers, and back again.
No point in having things that don't serve a purpose I always think, I will enjoy using these things.
This is my favourite spot for reading at the moment....the intense colour is a slight distraction, I find my eyes wandering from my book to my flowers, and back again.
And this is what I'm reading from the lovely library in Lingfield ...
she writes daily of the things she sees and illustrates them so well, an orderly person who watched the world go by at a slow and purposeful pace I think.
Ambercat enjoying the feel of damp fallen laundry beneath her on a hot day!
Hubby came for a walk in the woods and across the fields. We found elderberry, blackberry and strawberry forming but not ripe, and grasses waist high. A field with a path of clover waiting for fairy footsteps and all these beautiful wildflowers as far as the eye could see. We have been rushing too much, working too hard (especially him) and have not been taking enough time for these magic moments.... infact, we have been in a very stressful mode for far too long, a visit to another blog reminded me of this as they had a similar experience and had to stop and regroup. We have to do that too, health, peace of mind and family is more important than paying the bills even though they must be paid.....
What are you planning for July?
If you're in the My Home To Your Home Swap - days out are a great way to
get inspiration and to find little odds and ends to
put in your package.
