*quaint puttering idea *
I found a whole lot of vintage glass icecream bowls awhile back and today I used one to put a tealight in, on my kitchen dresser ** quaint **
posted by Miss Robyn | 3:16 pm
daily parcels * tied up in string *
daily musings of a vintage addict * I am totally obsessed with all things vintage * trying to keep up with my past...and sometimes ordinary everyday life
About Me
- Name: Miss Robyn
- Location: Katoomba, NSW, Australia
here I am in a little cottage that evokes the energies of my ancestral lands - a cottage on the moors of Cornwall, or on the cliff tops of Ireland or Scotland. It has a hearth. I am a hedge witch {of sorts}. I wear upcycled clothes, patchouli oil and Redback boots. I am a gypsy; an eccentric and a mystic [I often live with a foot in two worlds]. I serve my guests, tea from an old silver teapot. I love Vervain, yarrow, chamomile & mint. Star watcher and Moon gazer. story cloth weaver. keeper of family dreams and wishes. good friend and creator of life. herbal tea drinker and potion maker.
*AH! there's nothing like staying home for real comfort*
Jane Austen
like grandma use to make
my alter ego
things I collect * all vintage of course!
- coin purses & napkins
- letters & postcards
- religious medals * rosary beads & cards
- vintage shell art
You're only here for a short visit * don't hurry * don't worry *
And be sure to smell the flowers along the way
Walter C Hagen
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vintage bookshelf
australian friends that I visit almost daily
AND friends from all over the world
and then there is :
in MY comfort drawer
*one of my dear Nan's old lace hankies*a pair of socks~hand knitted by my mum
*lavender & rose essential oils
*beeswax candles
*l'occitane lavender hand cream
*BOD rose petal bath salts
*Dr Bachs rescue remedy
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July 07, 2005
I found a whole lot of vintage glass icecream bowls awhile back and today I used one to put a tealight in, on my kitchen dresser ** quaint **
7 Comments:
Where did you get them from? They are so pretty...
That looks gorgeous ~ what a wonderful idea...
p.s. I'm sure my Mum used to have ones just the same for special occasions and visitors!!
oh, I just had to come back on and say that last week after spending the day cleaning, I lit a few tealights around the house and dimmed the electric lights. It all looked so sparkly and pretty, and rather romantic, but the mood was short lived...first 13 year old comes out of his room and says "what's happened to the lights?" when I replied "nothing, and don't you think this looks pretty & relaxing?", he replied, "nope, just spooky". Then about an hour later when step son gets home from work...scratching his head he says "what's with the candles?" ~ by this point I just rolled my eyes at hubby, and gritted my teeth. Dear hubby just went on to explain that it was all relaxing and soothing and that they could go into their own bedrooms and turn on their lights.
Later on in bed we both had a good chuckle about it ~ at least my darling loves and appreciates my efforts...Boys! :)
I always enjoy peeking inside your house. My husband left me the camera today and I might putter around and make things pretty here too.
Again feeling inspired after visiting you here.
Amy ~ I found these at an op shop..quite cheap too :)
OH I love op-shopping, it's my favourite thing to do, I find so many bargains and fun things. Have you looked on trademe or ebay?
ebay ?? I live there :) . I haven't heard of trademe but will check it out ~ thanks !!!
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