Fabulous! Fireplace Fender! $35

Forever I have wanted and longed for a for a fireplace fender at a price within my budget. On a quick stop at Sally's Boutique I found it and well within my budget $35.It is all brass and has a fabulous French motif...what fun!

Another great surprise for me was that my granddaughter decided she would sit on the grand Victorian sofa I bought 2 years ago just for her and just her size. She also conducted a tea party at the little table I arranged for her to enjoy.What fun to be a grandma!

WOW Another Antique Quilt For $7

I have to admit that thrift store shopping ain't what it used to be. Prices have skyrocketed and if you aren't careful you'll spend more than if you went to an antique shop. So, as you may have gathered, my recent thrift store excursions have been very nonproductive; but I'm here to tell you that perseverance pays off!!
I was about  to wind up my thrifting excursion with that familiar lump in my throat that plagues me when I've found no treasures. As I entered the store I spied across the store what appeared to be a beautiful hand made quilt that also appeared to be vintage. I sprinted across the store and,  if I were younger ,I would have made a leaping dash over the racks of clothing that blocked my path. I claimed possession of that treasure and was even more thrilled when the price quoted by the cashier was $7.

It has this extra bonus of coordinated scalloped edging and though a few of the pieces were worn and the edges were worn in places it still is a treasure,at least in my eyes.

After a good washing my quandary was what to do with it.My stair rails could not really accommodate one more quilt.And then I remembered ,my spare bedroom used by my young grandchildren had it's windows darkened so as not to disrupt their naps  when they were visiting . This offended my Victorian senses somewhat but now I have the  solution to decorate my darkened windows. The quilt was a perfect color and offers a warm decorative effect to the room and is beautifully displayed for all to enjoy.