Yesterday I went thrifting. It’s one of my favorite things to do but I don’t do it often. There’s a point where vintage collections start to look like a garage sale in your living room and I want to stay far, far away from that place. But since I am once again rearranging, organizing, and decorating my sewing room, I am on the lookout for some specific things – frames, porcelain birds, and embroidery. For the most part, I stayed on task. 
One of my favorite finds of the day isn’t even for me. It’s a very French-looking hairspray container:
When I saw it, I immediately thought of my sister Lori and her perfect anchorwoman hair. Lori is the kind of woman who knows exactly what to do with a round brush and a can of hairspray. I am not that kind of woman, and even the lady at the checkout knew this was not intended for me.
But don’t feel sad for me, because I came home with some really cool stuff. A few of these items will be getting makeovers.
floral applique handkerchief
porcelain bird.
floral embroidery. The signature reads “Paris. JMP. 1967″
sewing basket. This is ripe for a makeover.
double wedding ring quilt. $40!!!! Some of the fabric is tattered and needs to be replaced but it’s virtually stain-free. This quilt deserves it’s own post so I’ll share some more photos when I can get outside one morning before it hits 100 degrees.
I also bought a couple of shadow boxes and dainty shelves that were undergoing their makeover at press time. There will be a big reveal soon. Promise.
