Tuesday 26 April 2016

A Magical Weekend

We awoke to a bright sunny day on Saturday so had a stroll around the car boot sale at Stickney.  Quite a large car boot sale which was a delight to walk around.  A wide and varied sale of unwanted items.  Despite the wide variety there was not a lot that appealed other than the fresh vegetables, which always taste so much better than bought from the supermarket.  Local and seasonal so a low carbon footprint which is a bonus.

I did find some beautiful vintage table cloths that were quite the bargain.




 
I bought three at 50p each and washed them as soon as I got home, they had a musty smell about them which I don't like.  They have come up a treat and will adorn my dining table as soon as they are dry and ironed. 
 
Daffodils were also bought for 50p, a variety that I had not come across before and really pretty.
 


 
Sunday was a wonderful day spent with some little visitors.  Wilbur had decorated me a beautiful storage pot which we filled with buttons.  We had fun sorting them into size and colour.  I am hoping that he will have fond memories later in life of these precious moments.


 
Grandad also had some fun teaching the dog some tricks...boys!


 
Hector is really coming along, he is smiling and cooing and his face lights up when he see you.
 

 
A really great day, lots of fun, laughter and smiles. 
 
Where are you Wilbur?????  Granny can't find you...
 
 
I wonder where Wilbur has gone???
 
Hope you had as much fun as I did this weekend.
 
See you soon.
 
 

26 comments:

  1. Lovely family fun. We had a quiet weekend as Ruby and Marlowe were visiting other family in London-x-

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  2. A lovely weekend , love vintage linen xx

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  3. Not so much fun as you but a nice weekend too !
    Have a lovely day !
    Anna

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  4. I can see why you had such a lovely weekend. What gorgeous grandchildren you've got, I'm sure they'll all remember the precious times they've spent with you when they're older and the fun things they did.

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  5. That's just how weekends should be. Your vintage tablecloths look lovely and such a bargain. X

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  6. The vintage tablecloths are wonderful. I especially like the crochet border. Isn't Hector coming on a treat. It makes you realise how quickly time flies by. Treasure every moment and make plenty of happy memories.

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  7. What a wonderful time you had! There's nothing better than time spent with family, especially in the form of grandchildren. :-)

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  8. Ah, making lovely family memories. Such an important thing to do. Love the daffs!

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  9. It is always wonderful for family to get together.

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  10. Love buying vintage linens. They're so much nicer than what we have now. I like pillowcases with crochet trim.

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  11. The tablecloths are so pretty! Great bargains too! I love the photos of your grandchildren! Such joy!

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  12. I think you have a lot to do with weekends being magical. What a sweet family you have! I LOVE the old embroidered tablecloths.

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  13. Family also makes everything magical doen't it? It looks as if happiness abounds at your home. I love the table linens. Great find.
    Blessings,
    Betsy

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  14. Great finds at the boot fair! I never see to find that sort of good vintage linen at our local boot fairs, although our charity shops are still quite good for vintage linens.
    Looks like you had fun with your family at the weekend!
    Have a good week!
    Gill xx

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  15. You are making wonderful memories for those little ones!
    Hugs,
    Meredith

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  16. So glad you had a grand weekend in every way :) I'm glad you rescued the linens and will enjoy using them. Your flowers are so pretty and a variety with which I am not familiar. Your blog will be a lovely journal for your Grandies, to help them remember and treasure the times you shared! xxxx

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  17. You are the BEST grandma! You always do such fun things with the kids. I love the bargains you got on the crocheted lace and embroidered tablecloths. ((hugs)), Teresa :-)

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  18. What sweet little grandsons you have. And what good luck finding those tablecloths too. Life is good.

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  19. That sounds like a perfect weekend. I'm sure your grandchildren will have wonderful memories of the times you have spent together.

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  20. that is a perfect weekend when you have grands about! the baby has grown!!!

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  21. You really scored with these gorgeous table cloths. I wonder at people who can bear to let them go. BTW, a soak in baking soda does wonders for unwanted odors.
    Amalia
    xo

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  22. Your tablecloths are pretty, but Hector is the star of the show! How cute he is!!

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  23. Hi Lorraine,

    What a lovely time you had. The tablecloths are amazing. Isn't it great to hold something handmade like this and treasure it?

    Your grandchildren are so precious!

    Ingrid xx
    Myfunkycrochet.blogspot.be

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  24. Beautiful tablecloths. Who wouldn't like to spend a day with their adorable grandkids :)

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  25. I bet the table will look fantastic with them on x

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  26. Beautiful table cloths, that rose cross stitch is just lovely!

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