First, apologies for the crummy photography. Our Nikon D40 took a tumble out of the back of the car a month ago and has yet to be repaired (or replaced? *Gasp*) That leaves me with the little point and shoot camera which even in macro mode, doesn't produce very detailed pics. This long apology is necessary because the photos just don't do this stuff justice I tell you, it's so great and I'm so inspired to begin transforming, creating, and incorporating it into our home and our life!!
Details of the finds:
*One garage sale with 5 boxes of fabric found in a mother-in-law's attic, each scrap was $.25. This sale was a block over from my house and I met a really cool mom of 3, so we're certain to meet again at the neighborhood playground that's also a block away. Such a bonus!
*One estate sale happened upon by accident on our way home from Farmer's Market yesterday morn. As it was the final day of the sale, everything was 50% off!!
First the fabric: This piece is 53x35 and begging to be stretched on a wooden frame and hung on the wall. It's from Finland circa 1972 (and totally my colors - love that bright citrus!)
Here are the rest of my scavenged scraps----(can you see the little green critter at the base of the apple?! Wish I had my good camera - ugh!) What ideas spring to mind when you see this stack?
The estate sale gave me some new projects and a bit of whimsy for our expanding garden. I dug the chair out of a corner in the basement, there was no price on it, and the worker's response was that he'd check on the price but couldn't imagine it would be worth much. The result - I paid $3 and felt that it was indeed worth A LOT. The white plant stand only needs to be cleaned up and filled with pots of flowers. Next year I think I'll use it to grow herbs. The side table/magazine rack will stay in its weathered state, but I will probably replace the glass top with something a bit more preschooler-friendly. Either a fabric covered board, a brightly painted top, or maybe a rustic tiled surface? Maybe this is my hubby's chance to try a mosaic? What do you think? 
Finally, the textile pieces from the estate sale. A couple of fun dresses that look to be a perfect fit for my friend Jen and her daughter (wish I could've gotten a better picture of each so you could see the rhinestone studs on the pink dress and the texture of the fabric on the red/white one), a soft linen pillow case embroidered with yellow flowers (my color!) a softly worn white mid-weight blanket for O's bed (reminds me of grandma's,) and a great quilt which was hiding under a cheesy pink satin bed set (only $3 folks!!)
Time to sign off the computer, close down its screen, and head outside! Talk with you soon, friends! Hope your weekend has been wonderful. ~Joy
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