Well there has been a little bit of

Decluttering?  If you can call it that!  One husband, one chainsaw and one big mess!  We had a grove of black bean trees which were lovely, but getting too big and too close to the vegie garden.  Too much shade so some of the trees had to go.  Oh and while you're there ... a few golden cane palms removed too thanks.

Op-Shopping.  Did I really need these?  No, but I loved this set on sight and grabbed it at a bargain price.  Didn't really know much about it till I did some research.  It's Roydon brand, Aztec design.  Made in NZ in the 60's and part of the Crown Lynn family.

Somehow the plates just seemed to settle in straight away with my other mis-matched everyday set.  I've decided to split the set and just keep the plates and will put the rest on ebay.  I really really don't need more cups and saucers.

It was interesting to compare the sizes of the breakfast bowls.  Unfortunately I didn't take a comparison photo, but modern plates are about twice the size! They are in the snap above with the whole set.  Shows how serving sizes have changed I think.

Our gorgeous boy turned 16 today!  He is in the middle of Yr 11 exams and luckily had a day off school today with a study day, so we managed to squeeze in a nice Thai lunch and obtaining his driving L's!  Shock horror, don't know how we going to survive the next 12 months till he gets his licence.  Still, he's a great kid and we're so proud of him.  As every parent knows, it seems no time at all since he looked like this.  Now there are whiskers sprouting on that cute little dimpled chin.

Cheers for now  - Wendy

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