Charity shop "Treasure"

Some things I found earlier this week:
yet another garment for the new baby......I tell you they are going to have to change her outfits at least 3 times a day to get the wear out of the mountain of clothes my mum, sister and I have gathered, not to mention anyone else's contributions.This is an irresistible little GAP baby coat, herringbone patterned velvet with flowery quilted lining.

and some technical and craft books with very nice illustrations and good clear instructions.

I do hope it's a girl!!

We (sis and I ) are expecting the arrival of a little niece in a few weeks time, Hope the scans are right - there is always a chance of error. I wonder if a little boy would look good in any of these outfits I have collected!! All have been charity shop purchases.

Mothering Sunday

I have had these lovely flowers and gifts for Mother's Day.....and the sun looks like it is coming out now after the rain so we are thinking of going out for a walk. We might even find a nice coffee stop. PS I have been eyeing up the cute little bag for some time with the thought of using it at my friends wedding next month.

Wishing for summer !!

Humanoid

Teeri dress
Pikasso shirt

So sweet!!

I bought these adorable little shoes from a charity shop some time ago and have kept them aside for a "special baby". I also found a lovely little skirt and some suede boots at the weekend. I also got this book from the library and am going to knit the little crossover cardigan. It was dark when I took the photograph, hence the atmospheric look

" Look Cool. Keep Warm. Wear Tweed "

So say the people at Liberty Freedom. I am in love with this coat, I wish it was mine!!

Secondhand treasure

clothes swap coat, charity shop scarf and skirt, own knitted wrist warmers 

Last week I had some good charity shop finds - the gold shoes and skirt were on the "sale rack", yes it seems charity shops have sales too £1 each!! I can't imagine where I would wear those shoes but they look amazing. My sister does Argentinian tango and I suppose I had her in mind as a suitable recipient. The skirt is made by "Wealth of Nations"(don't know if this label still exists) beautifully made with fuschia pink silk lining. I'm undecided whether to shorten the skirt as knee length is my preference at the moment.
I dragged (not that she needed much persuading) my friend Jill to a clothes swap. I got this lovely coat which has immediately become a staple part of my wardrobe and Jill got a 70's cheesecloth maxi dress.
We swapped 2 skirts  - hope they have gone to enthusiastic wearers too.

Winter woollies

Have managed at last to knit up a small amount of the charity shop stash which is threatening to take over the house. Next thing I need to do is make up some of the fabric I've accumulated. I could do with this book for Christmas.
It clearlly is too exhausting for some of us though!!!!

Nice one

Back from a fantastic time in Antwerp. We went on the superfast Eurostar (good thing we didn't go the following week as it broke down ) I took over 700 photo's which you can so easily do using a digital camera. We stayed at Het Melkhuis, which is a lovely eco house 10mins from the station. We walked and walked and drank mint teas and coffees, ate in some wonderful cafes and restaurants, visited museums admired the architecture, sat in some squares (plaats), window shopped and generally took in the atmosphere. The weather was perfect and we would just like to say -
"NICE ONE"ANTWERP" we want to come back.