When browsing in boots sales or charity shops I can never resist opening a tin or looking inside a box. Mostly they are empty or contain nothing I'm interested in but last boot sale I got lucky. I only stopped to buy some dressmakers scissors and pinking shears and spotted this box under a load of junk. Had to peep inside and was happy with what I found!
There were lots of lovely threads inside, all nice bright colours. Even though I mostly seem to use white thread when sewing I couldn't leave this behind so happily gave the gentleman my £1.
I'm not sure what the box is supposed to be used for. It has some slots in the back of the lid and front of the base. I thought maybe paintbrushes but if anyone does know, please do tell. Whatever it's for, I think it needs a splash of paint and maybe some nice decoupage on the lid.
I've also bought some bits from charity shops lately. These two penguin books were around 50p each. I love Of Mice and Men and have never read Lady Chatterley's Lover so have just started it as I finished reading Rebecca yesterday (which was very good by the way).
I found these two rolls of Laura Ashley pink gingham wallpaper in my favourite charity shop for 50p each. Bargain! I was going to save it until I want to decorate Izzy's bedroom but there is not enough. It's from 2003 (I think) so I'm unlikely to find more so I may sell it. Not decided yet.
Lastly, I came across this book stand for 50p in a CS. I have been looking for one for ages and of course it doesn't really go in my bedroom so I had to paint it.
I use Farrow and Ball's 'New White' and decoupaged some flowers onto the sides using some Tescos serviettes. It was my first time using F&B paint and it was lovely to work with although I only paid £1 at a boot sale. Not sure I could stretch the £15 or so for a new tin. Oh well, I'll just have to make the most of the pot I have.
oooh some lovely bargains there :O) I love the makeover on the book shelf too. Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteooo that box was a great find - i must try an get down to the carboots this weekend!! i hope the weather holds off xx
ReplyDeleteI think the box contained knifes and forks originally. Nice little find.
ReplyDeleteOh and well done painting the book trough. They are very handy to have around.
I love the make over...pretty!
ReplyDeleteTwo of my fave books.....
......and wow at the wallpaper.....lovely bargain!xx
Love the cottons, what a fab find. And F&B paint at a CB lucy you. Love the book shelf.
ReplyDeleteLuv Sophie xxx
Hi, thanks for you lovely comment on my blog!
ReplyDeleteI just love that gingham check LA wallpaper, that was a real find. as too was that bookshelf. xx
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ReplyDeleteI just stumbled upon your blog whilst bloghopping and I just had to leave a comment to say your blog is fab and I very much enjoyed reading it.
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just looking over your old post, can you just do one wall in that wallpaper. would easily be enough there. i used about 1 roll and a bit to do a 12 ft wide, normal height room and that had a big pattern repeat.
ReplyDeletethe book shelf is stunning!