My Facebook friends have been great encouragers for helping me work TOWARD an organized life. It's going to take a while. Like years.
I'm going through four generations of stuff, with extra stuff from childless great aunts. So, taking this task in bite sizes, Gordon and I have delved into the attic several times so far this year. Then I share pictures of my "found treasures" before putting them in their proper place.
First I must try to get the stains out of this old pillowcase remnant. The embroidery work is just beautiful. I don't know who stitched it or who cut off the rest of the pillowcase but saved the embroidery. I think a 30's reproduction print....a small blue calico, would work well for the body of the new pillowcase with a solid color supporting the scalloped edge and crochet work. What would you suggest?
A picnic basket holds my stash of trims. A rolling multi-drawer cart for spools of thread. A big glass cannister for wooden spools of thread. Another big glass canister for buttons, etc.
Mysteries about what I have found on these Attic Safari's are just as much fun as finding the little "treasures".
This cheap imported porcelain doll made to look like an antique has a deformed arm. Both arms will only bend in the same direction. I'll make this into a tree topper for a Christmas Tree and no one will ever know she has a wonky arm. Who bought this, why, and did they know the arm was installed incorrectly...?
I think this catches you up on the Attic Safari's so far...at least all I have photographed and shared on Facebook. What is the best "hidden treasure" you have found in your storage area?
Are you on Facebook? If so, lets connect there as well. You have to click "Like" on my page to get the posts and leave comments.
