Vintage Pleasure

Happy Table Tuesday

Today's 'Happy Table'
Some one asked why my table is happy every Tuesday. It's because that's the day I open my house to anyone who wants to come share tea, cake and chat. I've done it for about 12 years now and it has been such a blessing.

Happy Table

Most tuesday mornings my table ends up like this...

...just how I like it. A happy table helps make a happy home.

This was last week. I may make it a regular feature though.

Smiles for Pennies

I thought I'd try and put a bit of vintage back in this old blog of mine. I kind of lost my thrifting mojo for a while there. Mainly down to the fact that I really needed to de-clutter but also combined with an overall change in my life's direction. I have recently managed to pick up a few treasures for pennies though that have really made me smile.

I picked up ths gorgeous leather satchel at January's Vintage Village it needs a little work to the handle but at £1 I really couldn't pass it up. Especially as I have been looking for one for ages.

Then on friday I went on a thrifty jaunt with the most lovely Mrs Thrifty herself (who I might add was remarkably restrained unlike me!) Amongst the heap of treasure I picked up, it was a very good day, was the floral glass on the left that cost me a whole 50p. I know crazy right?

On the same trip I picked up these gorgeous Purnell books for a mere 40p each. I don't believe you can ever have too many vintage Enid Blyton books do you? See the tablecloth they are sitting on? That only cost me 50p. Yep the thrifting has been so good recently.

 

A Christmas Crafternoon The Result

The weekend before Christmas we had our 'Christmas Crafternoon' fundraiser. It took a lot of organising and with the help of some really lovely people was a huge success!

Unfortunately I forgot to appoint a photographer for the day but luckily the lovely Rachelle saved the day and took a few shots for me to share!

We had plenty of craft workshops available including 'Button Necklaces' by Jo of French Knots...

...'Sputnik Snowflake Baubles' by Laura of Planet Kitty ...

...'Heirloom Angels' by Toni of Lady Behave...

...'Kitschy Wreaths' from yours truely...

...'Liberty Baubles' by Ted and Agnes...

...'Button Hearts' by my lovely friend Heather...

...and 'Tweedy Owls' courtesy of Tea Wagon Tales...

...so as you can see plenty to keep everyone busy!

We had a number of 'Teen Elves' to help serve the mulled wine courtesy of A Thrifty Mrs and Mr Thrifty...

...and 'Kitty Elf'...

...who had her own little stall selling her 'Kitty Kreations'. Unfortunately we have no photographs but imagine cute sock animals created by the hands of an 11 year old. Too cute I tell you. Of course they were a sell out!

There was a 'Josie Elf' too who was just as adorable in her stripy tights but no photograph!

 

Christmas 2011

A little late but I really hope you all had a very merry Christmas. Ours was full of...

...annual trips to Christmas markets...

...spending time with those we love...

...catching up with cousins...

...and bracing winter walks.

What was your Christmas 2011 full of? Love, Joy and Peace I hope?