I thought I'd share today some of my favorite things today. We are snowed in here, just like a lot of people in North America and I have been told to stay home from work. A good day to spend online!
I love to shop in thrift shops and at flea markets. Unfortunately where I live there is limited choice of good places to go to find the types of things I love. I am envious of those of you who live in the States. It seems to me from surfing the net and reading articles in magazines that you have a much more varied and rich supply of places to hunt for "Junk" and vintage collectibles.
Here in Canada it's like searching for the holy grail. Everyone seems to be on the same hunt and you really have to be in the right place at the right time to find what you are looking for.
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| This soldier boy was found at the Aberfoyle Flea Market near Guelph, Ontario. I just had to have him. When I was a teenager, I was an Air Cadet. I met my husband in the Air Cadets and our daughters all did time in the program. the uniform this WW2 soldier is wearing is pretty much the same uniform that the Air Cadets in Canada wear today. |
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| The log cabin quilt was made by me back in the late 90's when I was at home with my children and running a home daycare. I shopped for wool skirts in thrift shops and was usually able to pick them up for a dollar or two each, can't do that now, prices have gone up! The quilt on top is one that I picked up at Value Village approx. 3 years ago. It is in fabulous condition and was lovingly hand made by someone very talented. |
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| This painting was another Thrift shop find and I was able to pick it up for $3! The colors are very funky and it sits proudly on coat rack shelf in the foyer of my home. It measure 3ft across and 1ft in height. |
.Just a few things that I love. I will post more pics of some of my favorite finds soon! Keep warm everyone!
For living in a place where Thrift Stores and Flea Markets are scarce, you have acquired some great finds! I love the soldier. And its even more special since he represents something so near to your heart. The quilt you found is beautiful. I too am sad that clothing has gone up so in price. Its hard to find good,inexpensive wool. The painting is great too! I look forward to more of your favorite finds!
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