Lucky Friday Finds #5

Yay, it's Friday! Gillian found all these really cool stuff at our local charity shops here in Hermanus. How amazing that one of my reader friends not only loves thrifting but loves sharing too?! I can't thank you enough, Gillian! This is such a nice package, with the vintage lampshades, fabric and buttons. I know just what to do with those cute lampshades... I have a friend who makes the most awesome lamps from vintage books, doilies and crockery. I'll post you some pictures when I get them done:)

 -Oh what a nice surprise this was-

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Lucky Friday Finds #1

Wow! Just look at what I found at my favourite secondhand shop...Matchbox! 10 balls of Mohair! A lovely little cotton make-up bag, Woolworths brand. A beautiful coral, vintage purse. Butt Trim buttons still on their original card. A mesh embroidered pin cushion and the most beautiful, floral, silk shorts<3 This really made my day! I can't wait to make something with this Mohair, perhaps a lacy cardi or a poncho...I'll just have to surf the net for a suitable pattern:)

I love the colour pallet all these items create together, don't you?

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Thank you, dear Reader

Some time last week my mom gave me these three bags and said that one of her friends at work had started reading my blog and thought that I would be the best person to give these goodies to. She had recently cleaned out her cupboards and was going to throw all this stuff out, but when she saw that I could turn her old scraps and clothes into accessories and other pretty things... well she just had to give it to me! You made the right decision, Gillian! I will use everything in this lucky packet you gave me, to it's fullest potential. Thank you so much for keeping me in mind and feel free to send more unwanted goodies my way.

How awesome is this vintage floral crepe?! ...and thread, and buttons! I'm gonna have fun with these<3 I already know what I'm going to make with the cream and brown chiffon blouse, just watch this space:)

xxx