At the local Goodwill, I picked up a small Chinese vase for a couple of bucks
It's chipped and only about 5" or 6" tall, so I'll be keeping it. The size isn't the issue but the chip is. If I'd looked closer while in the store, I'd never have bought it but I really like it so am kind of glad I didn't.
Also found a metal-clad box for another couple of bucks.
The brass doesn't show up as well in this photo--they look more aluminum-y, but they are brass. A couple have even turned green.
At half price, these skeins of mohair were reasonable, under $4 each. Still, 8 skeins of this color and another 8 skeins of pink hit my pocketbook pretty hard. I had to dig deep to find enough cash to cover everything. All will go to my sis, who crochets.
This was one of last week's finds. I couldn't pass it up; it really is well made.
It had no stand so I've got it sitting on a Chinese dark wood plant/bowl/vase stand. I think it looks good there. I haven't decided what I'll do with it. Another sister, Daisy, loves to sail and of course I thought of her first. But dang, doesn't it look good where it is?
That's all for now. Ta.
I really like this one, so I'll be keeping it too. The metal has a brassy look but it could be just plain ol' tin.
Since I had to go back into town today, and the weather has warmed up, I hit a couple of thrifts after my pedicure. Found nothing at the first--Library Thrift, which can be a goldmine--but I scored a few items at the second, Good Neighbor, if anyone's keeping track.
Thursdays are half price day--as are Tuesdays, for over 55--so I paid $3 for each: a 9 12" bowl and a 15" x 12" platter. Wilton Armetale Richard and Mary pattern.
I also found a set of 12 hammered brass napkin rings for $4. (Marked $8.)
The brass doesn't show up as well in this photo--they look more aluminum-y, but they are brass. A couple have even turned green.
At half price, these skeins of mohair were reasonable, under $4 each. Still, 8 skeins of this color and another 8 skeins of pink hit my pocketbook pretty hard. I had to dig deep to find enough cash to cover everything. All will go to my sis, who crochets.
This was one of last week's finds. I couldn't pass it up; it really is well made.
At the thrift store.
In my guest bedroom.
It had no stand so I've got it sitting on a Chinese dark wood plant/bowl/vase stand. I think it looks good there. I haven't decided what I'll do with it. Another sister, Daisy, loves to sail and of course I thought of her first. But dang, doesn't it look good where it is?
That's all for now. Ta.
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