In Need Of Some Cheeriness

Today I needed some cheeriness.

So I put on my favourite coat and red wellies

and went on a drive.

Here's where I ended up.

Another on my list of favourite places.

Decorative Country Living

Two bags of gorgeousness later I left.

Here's a couple of things that I've unpacked so far.

A winter garland

and some new tea light holders.

Then on my way home I have to drive through Newark

so I also popped back into Newark Antiques Centre

and found this.

A pink, french, childrens chalk board.

Now I know that I'm leaving my old school house soon

but I just couldn't resist it.

I can always hang it on a wall and use it for shopping lists.

And it asked so politely to come with me.

'S'il vous plaît Madame'.

How could I refuse? Really!

Enjoy your evening.

Love

Daisy x

A day for vintage shopping.

Yesterday I spent a lovely day out with Rosie hunting out fabric

samples and vintage 50's fashion patterns for

her degree work.

After buying up John Lewis we drove to Newark to search through the charity

shops and visit a favourite place of mine.

Newark Antique Centre is a treasure trove of goodies.

Here are some of things I couldn't leave without!

Tutti fruiti buttons and an old Christmas greetings card.

Red and white spotty fabric can never be resisted. EVER!

Then I came across a bag full of antique quilt pieces.

Another thing I can't resist.

Long hidden pieces of fabric.

I wonder who they belonged to

and what they were bought for?

The hours spent hand stitching them

and for who?

What ever the answers they are in safe hands again

and will be treasured by me now.

Bargain find of the day was this box of pearls.

£3.00 for the lot.

These will be made into angel wings.

A box of boxes!

The reason for these? I will explain another time!

My final purchase of the day was this fold away bookcase.

In need of some care and attention.

But when sanded and painted I just know it will look beautiful.

I will repost it when I've worked my magic on it.

Thank you Rosie for such a fun day together.

I hope you all enjoy your evening.

Daisy x