"Where do you go to my darling, when you're alone in your head?"

It's been a while since I posted. I've felt like I haven't much to say, and also have been overwhelmed by the Victorian Bushfires.

Thank you so much for the comments and encouragement after my last post. Leaving was easy, knowing what to do in the meantime has been the hardest. I have committed to doing things that make me happy. Drinking tea, walking, swimming, being with friends, knitting, cooking, reading, op-shop browsing.

I have been blessed by the Op-Shop fairies over the past couple of weeks, in a Big Way. Vintage, fully operational Fisher Price (mine not in the box) from '60s/70s:

This plays a gorgeous tune, 'In the good old summertime'. I love it. As I walked around the market I found it at, I kept winding it up to listen to the tune. The ferris wheel turns as the music plays. It makes me smile, so it's a keeper!

Today though I hit pay-dirt. In a big way. Trash and Treasure market near home, sitting on a tarp, I found this. Something I have coveted since childhood. Ready? You may have to sit down. Look!!

Again, it makes me smile. Grin. Grimace. Giggle. What I love the most though is Miss 2 playing so gleefully with it.


All the furniture and people are there, as well as the dog house! The lift works, and the closing meachanism works perfectly. Miss 2 carries the dog house around as it sits so neatly in her hands.


Now apart from a Holly Hobbie sewing machine, the only other item I seek with hope and trepidation was also discovered this weekend at a market:


I will be taking my morning coffee from this tomorrow! I had one identical as a child, and fondly remember taking soup to school in it. This one is in pristine condition, and is beautiful. (The bag - also a recent purchase and a new and firm fave - was a Salvos find that The Shopping Sherpa unearthed for me!)

Lots to play with - lots to share - lots to smile at.

xx

Crotchety...

More crocheting here. When I am feeling anxious, it's the best thing ever. This little bag needs a button. It's a bamboo blend and super-soft. Only one question - how do I stop the sides curling? Hmm. I have also been making more washcloths. Turns out they are also great for cleaning the shower! Enjo no more! I have hook-power!


Another thing that helps calm me down is a quick visit to an Op-Shop! Latest finds:

Beaded shoes for Miss 2 for $1! She loves these "Prinpress" shoes! Dress-ups are a hit here.


Buckles for more brooches, and a Tassie teatowel to for Cam to make one of these ;P

The best news is that the Holly Hobbie Mix-Master cover, fits perfectly over the coffee machine! Hooray! Kitschen looks great!


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Holly Hobbie and Find of the Weekend!

I loved Holly Hobbie as a girl, I had a pillowcase, a little thermos and swap cards, and thought that was pretty good.

My dear friend The Lovely Karen gave me a little dish the other day (hubby thinks it's an ash-tray, but I KNOW there were no ash-trays in the range!!) It sits near my computer, and is a kind of coaster for the ever-present cuppa. Thanks Karen!


Moving some things around, looking for the old pillowcase which I KNOW is here somewhere, I just found my 1981 Strawberry Shortcake and Lemon Meringue Pie figurines, and they STILL have their smells! Anyone collect these? I also had the Strawberry Shortcake doll - it may have been passed on to someone else over the last 27 years!

My friend Marissa had most of the dolls, and I often wonder if her family kept the collection!

But the find of the weekend is.....

Voila! Single bed doona cover, in perfect condition! Lovely, lovely, lovely.

$3 at Salvos, hardly used. There are a pair on a collectibles site from the US for $50 I have had my eye on, so I am thrilled. I can't wait for Miss 2 to move from cot to bed!!

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