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This morning, I felt an “urging” from my favorite thrift store to pay it a visit. So Penelope and I obeyed it’s command and we found this lovely treasure. It’s so pretty and I plan to make some pants for Ellie to wear with it.
The detail and stitching is exquisite. I also can’t believe I spent a mere 75cents.
I actually went to the store looking for a small, wooden bookshelf for Penny and her books. I struck out and was tempted to buy a metal, vintage-like tea cart for $10. I overcame the temptation and hopefully will be rewarded with a shelf soon! Ugh, I hate having to use self-control.
April 26th, 2006 at 9:32 pm
That’s a great find Carol.
I’m looking for a little bookshelf for Tilly too. I love getting her books, and in my opinion, you can never have too many books. But the current box storage solution just won’t do.
Good luck in your search!
April 27th, 2006 at 1:55 pm
That is so gorgeous! Great find!
April 27th, 2006 at 6:35 pm
What a great top… I am wishing for one in my size! Your kids are so well- dressed, I hope Ellie knows it.
April 29th, 2006 at 9:51 pm
Such a cute shirt… I love it! A while ago I read in some organizing book, that storing books in a dishpan made it easy for kids to put them away. I didn’t like the dishpan idea, but I figured a basket would work. After years of frustration with all the books on the bookshelf sliding over into a crazy mess where you could never find what you wanted, I actually tried it and it works really well! I salvaged a wire freezer basket and lined it and it has been amazing how much less work I have to do putting away kids books!
December 13th, 2007 at 10:03 am
Hi Carol, The work on this top is called Lucknowi embroidery / kantha work / chickan work. It is handmade by the ladies in lucknow in India. I’m glad you love it.