A FEW OF MY FAVOURITE THINGS

I would like one of these that I saw today on gypsy brocante blog

http://gypsyfleamarket.blogspot.com

so that I could tuck  my poor, hard working car under one of these

for a well earned rest!

frederic klezmi  photographer

I would then go treasure hunting further afield using some of these that I found on vintage home blog to keep me cosy!

http://vintage home .blogspot.com

I would look for some of this

marsden bolts

and one (or two ) of these,actually make that---

carlos

as many of these mannequins  as I could find!

country living

Maybe a few industrial pieces, as I am really liking that style just now

http://duchessfare.blogspot.com


I found this photo on Margo's junking journal blog she 's having an industrial chic linky party--see the button in my sidebar to go there, there are some great pics.
I have actually got a work bench similar to this on my section at the antique centre and Shirley the owner has one bigger than mine!

Then I'd make my way home to my dear little house,where I would have a

nice long bath.
I would then invite you all round to view my treasures

we could have a few drinks and something yummy to eat

and if you had traveled a long way you could stay for the night

sharon lovell tree bed
night, night, sleep tight,dream on!

my apologies for not attributing some of these photos if they are yours please contact me and I will amend this oversite.

BUSY, BUSY WEEKEND

 I have had a busy weekend I've been painting,sewing and treasure hunting!!

 

The cupboard above is one of my most recent pieces that I have painted and is up at the antique centre now.

These two matching pieces were done awhile ago.

I've been busy sewing too, this is a corner of my sewing room

where I made this apron using new fabric, vintage buttons and a buckle  to make the neck strap adjustable.

some more tea towels these are 100% linen and the trim is cotton . 

These mannequins are fun to decorate with or hang jewellery on

                   I also personalise these for customers with names, dates etc. Contact me if your interested in anything

stufandco@live.com               

              

  Hope you all have a great week!              

RECENT FINDS -QUILTS AND MORE

I seem to be finding lots of quilts recently, maybe it's the warmer weather we are having in Tasmania recently !! Why anyone would discard these I don't know but I'm very grateful to them for doing so!!

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This one is all handmade in lovely pale colours of green,pink, blue,peach and white ( I think the maker must have been a Rachel Ashwell Shabby Chic fan ) It is all hand stitched and each square is different from the others.It is made from light weight velvets and silky fabrics and gives an overall look of being gently crumpled.I would love to know who made this as it must have taken them considerable time and should you read this Thank you!

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The next one I found was this

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Not handmade, but I love the design and colours and it has really nice stitching around the edges

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It is reversible also

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Last but not least is this one!

this one is also reversible.

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I didn't just find quilts on my latest treasure hunt

I also found

 

A sewing basket on little legs with a fabric picture of Paris on the lid

There is a tray inside also which I didn't take a photograph of !

and these pretty glass Christmas  ornaments from the 1950-60 era

Not a bad haul for one trip ,what do you think?

more importantly  What do you find?

mannequins are me !!

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I really love this mannequin she adjusts by pushing the buttons and the height adjusts also

I have quiet a collection of mannequins and body parts!!

This old travel trunk came complete with its tray, these are usually lost so this was a great find. It even had the original tissue paper in it that was used when the lady I bought it from emigrated to Australia in 1945!!

Iv'e got to go now Steven Fry is on t.v. and I think he's hilarious!!
so bye for now!