Taking a leaf out of Tatty's book I thought I would share this slide show with you. I have had many swaps lately and all the parcels seem to have arrived at once. It was like Christmas had come early!

I got vintage glass baubles, a lucite brooch, buttons, ribbons and lace, a handmade miniature vintage dress and vintage embroidery patterns and cheeky plaster dog ornaments from Carol. An owl mug, runner and satin pillowcase, a book of Shakespeare's birds and a vintage postcard from Eren. A bird handkerchief, card, Alain Gree book, owl tea strainer, chirping bird keyring and vintage bird soaps from Tats and a handpainted glass bauble, little stocking decoration, handmade card and candy cane from Sarah, my secret Christmas Fairy. Such beautiful things, a real delight to receive and open.

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Turning Japanese

Morning all. I was woken up early this morning by one boy with a toothache and a small girl who just wanted to be up and about. So, stumbling into the kitchen to sort little people out I decide to tackle the huge amount of ironing that is making its way across the kitchen floor. I put on the kettle, whilst waiting for it to boil I switch on the computer. Major mistake, whoops! Oh to hell with it, who needs uncrumpled clothes anyway? I shall just pretend that they are a Yohji Yamamoto creation! I am currently into all things Japanese. For example take these beautiful little wooden dolls that I found in a charity shop yesterday. They are called Kokeshi but I know little more than that. I just loved their little faces. There were about 6 more but I left those for someone else to buy. The brightly coloured one on the end I already had, I bought it at another charity shop months ago, and she has sat by my computer ever since. Her sisters are much older but I think they look just wonderful as a set.




Whilst on the Japanese theme, I got these beautiful little Japanese lunch bags from Tasha. We were involved in a swap where I sent her some vintage fabrics and she made me a bag from one of the pieces. I was totally surprised when I got three of her gorgeous little bags! They are so well made. Just how lucky am I?


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