Saturday, January 22, 2011

Shopping to Recycle Olde Beauties


Shopping at thrift stores is always such a blessing to me.  The joy of running around with my SIL, brother and niece is a fun day out for all of us.  Truly, you never know what you might find, and here are some Victorian beauties.

The two Victorian pieces may well have been a child's Christening Bonnet and Bib.  A gorgeous piece of Victorian Lace (that was snipped from a piece of clothing) is just a small reminder of the beautiful work of years gone bye.  A wonderful olde book (Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm), and two adorable salt wells.  My day was complete with joy!

So now you know my weakness and passion.  As for me, I love to give these wonderful pieces from the days gone by, a new home. Or... sometimes pass them on to someone else to treasure. 

Most thrift shoppes are run by hospitals, adoption centers, womens causes as in battered women, and churches.  So it's a win win in  so many ways.  Hope you get out and visit your local thrift shoppes for some interesting treasures.

5 comments:

OldeTimeDolls said...

What a wonderful find Patty, I would love to see how you recycle them. :)

Sweet Magnolias Farm said...

Patty ... Oh my those pieces of lace are so beautiful !!!

Yep thrifting is a fun way to spend any day of the week and especially with those we love !

Your Etsy shop is looking wonderful !!!

Sending you hugs ...Sara

Aunt 'Reen said...

Patty - what fabulous finds!
The crocheted lace bib & bonnet are very precious! Those salt wells are wonderful too.
Can't wait to see how you Up-cycle these!

hugs,
Doreen

schererart said...

Well well, Patty. Turns out I was so busy posting on facebook that I never really got to know that you were so crafty, and that we had even more in common! I love your blog/s! I'm so glad you contacted me. I thought you, and others, might get hurt feelings when I closed my facebook.
Anyway, love it here. And the music...oh...so delightful. :))Lisa

duendes said...

hello friend,just adorable
a blessed weekend for you.
big hugs