May 24, 2011

Vintage recluttering fun

Well I had a couple of more finds on the weekend.  It was not my intent to turn this into a thrifting blog, but I might run with it as or when  it happens.

Found these lovely canisters for $3!  I love red.  I particularly love red as a feature in my kitchen.  I have a few red feature tiles, and a couple of other red accessories.  Just loved the brightness of these. 



As I don't really need more canisters, I thought they might look cute as a feature.  How about this ..... flying canisters  (not a permanent feature, just velcro-ed to the wall to see how it looked!).



What is it about vintage things that was just so powerful?  I think going back to the 60's for example, they just seem to make such a strong statement.  This leads me to my next subject.  Vintage Knitting Patterns!

I came across this little gem.  Don't you just love it?  There are a couple of things I could say about the cover, but I won't. 

However, what about this one.   A couple of captions spring to mind...... 'But Eunice, Mother used to always iron my underpants, I don't see why you won't!'   could be one.

No prizes, no winning entry, but can you think of something he would be saying?  Nothing too rude thanks, I'm pretty broad-minded, but keep it clean!




and also for this one!  Note position of chair. 


They are great patterns and I would love it to be cold enough to be wearing one of these classics!  I'm still toddling along with the vest I'm knitting at the moment.

Have fun - I'm off to declutter.


Cheers for now Wendy


Photos - Villawool - Villawood Textile Company

10 comments:

Daffodil said...

Nice cans you have there, Duchess! Excellent price, as well. You have to love a bargain. They will look fantastic in you kitchen.

I love vintage pattern anything, but completely fail at doing anything with them. So I tend to leave them at the op shops for those who can make magic happen with their crafty craftiness.

I like the idea of including thrifting along with your decluttering. However, I am incredibly biased as I am an op-shop devotee.

muppy said...

Love the cannisters, they look great!

Lyndel said...

Cannisters are great. I Love vintage knitting and crochet books, and I sell them on eBay too.. hubby and I often have a giggle at some of the photos. Would love to know where the girl in the green jumper got THAT bra!

Nelly said...

Love the flying cannisters lol

Unknown said...

I LOVE THRIFTING-only just discovered the word recently but if it means finding wonderful old pretty things for a fraction of the price (in my case Charity Shops).

Really pretty cannisters DD!

Sft x

duchess_declutter said...

Daff - thanks, I'm a bit of a long-time opshopper too!

Lyndel - I know - why did they wear those sorts of bras!?

Nelly - better than flying ducks?!

SFT - believe me, once you start you'll never stop!

duchess_declutter said...

Muppy - thanks for your comment - I have to say I'm finding your blog very inspirational lately - some great recipes.

Unknown said...

I just had to say hello i popped over from the lovely Nelly's blog and i am so glad i did. Love your canisters they look great flying on the wall. ha ha i just had to laugh at those patterns 60's, 70's humor is the best. I am a retro girl and i am slowly transforming my home into 50's and 60's with a splash of 70's fabrics i love it well that time zone. I will be back real soon. Enjoy your knitting, dee x

cathy@home said...

so funny those patterns my slightly lighter shade of blue brain was thinking up a lot of captions for them;)

duchess_declutter said...

Hello Delia and welcome! I thought the flying canisters were a great idea too - maybe I can patent it?!

Cathy - I had a few thoughts about them too lol.