Last week I had some Gramma Bird time with Ezra! He is just the happiest little thing - absolute joy! While visiting, Anna and I made some Christmas candy. Next to the grocery store in her small town is a thrift shop. So, when we went to get ingredients, we had to shop.
I ALWAYS find awesome pickin's there! This trip did not disappoint. I found this vintage Beacon blanket. I was so tickled, it was only $5. I just had my friend Nancy crochet me a very similar blanket. I could already see it all in my mind on my couch. I did look up the blanket, since it was unused, with original papers, to see if I should keep it or sell it. This exact one, new like this, sold for $56 on Ebay. I'll keep it.
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Now on to Nancy's blanket. She rarely uses patterns. This one was just in her head and heart. Here is a link to her page: Nancy's Hook N Needle
Now to put it all together
The pillows I bought from one of the estates I did this past year.
I should be "decking the halls" instead, I am doing this....but I do love how it looks.
Now on to more of making merry....
Blessings from Ringle, Wisconsin.
That blanket is an absolutely gorgeous find! I am so tempted to go thrifting and garage sale-ing in the spring time as there are such treasures to be found!
ReplyDeleteEzra is such a great name. I have a great-nephew named Ezra and he is such a delightful, cheeky little boy. I love hearing about all his antics. My sister regularly sends me photos and videos and I loved spending time with him when I was home.
It must go along with the name. Our Ezra is a delight! I can see tho, that he may get into a bit of mischief. Thanks for the compliment.
Deletegreat find and it looks wonderfully cozy I see a theme going on in your room
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Thanks, I find the best stuff when I am not necessarily looking.
DeleteWOW great find in that blanket for sure. Everything looks wonderful! Janice
ReplyDeleteThanks. I was very tickled to find it.
DeleteWow...nice score! And I love the combination you pulled off. That's not easy to do with busy patterns but you make it work wonderfully. Yay for Gramma Bird time. I bet Ezra is growing by leaps and bounds. ~Robin~ (TheCrankyCrow)
ReplyDeleteYes, I was thinking it might be too busy, but it worked. He is growing fast, getting teeth and army crawling all around.
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