old(e) is good
Thrifted books from 1963 that I picked up yesterday for a quarter each. They're very olde time (and that is pronounced oldee timee.) Normally I don't even look at the mess o' books, but these were in a neat little stack off to the side and I couldn't resist. I behaved- they were all I got.
Maw Maw (Brian's mom) got this pumpkin dress at the Scholar Shop where she volunteers. It isn't all that well made but it is handmade and I like that. Plus it's so darned cute on her. I wish I had the pattern. I'd make her a few more.
Buying second hand makes my heart happy.
p.s. Several of you asked about the "financial guy" that I mentioned yesterday. I think I might do a little quick post on that soon. It's a put-your-money-where-your-mouth-is kind of thing. ; )
Comments
Love these finds, A. Buying second hand is just one of my absolutely favorite things. I bet the illustration in those books kicks olde time bootie.
Posted by: misschris | September 25, 2008 4:39 PM
yay for cool olde books! And I am glad some good came from the financial guy since you couldn't stay and play. :)
Posted by: Rachel | September 25, 2008 5:32 PM
The dress is REALLY cute. It's a shame there's not more of that vintage style of dress around these days. I love it.
Posted by: Kristine | September 25, 2008 6:37 PM
nice finds! both are awesome, and who doesn't love peter pan collars?
Posted by: kirsten | September 25, 2008 7:00 PM
that dress and that girl are oh so adorable!
Posted by: hrsj | September 25, 2008 8:18 PM
don't you just love thrifted, handmade clothes? it's a bargain for me, and i feel like i'm getting to rescue something that someone spent much love and much time crafting, you know? i can't pass it up!
Posted by: Angela | September 25, 2008 11:56 PM
I love that you pronounce it oldeee too.
Posted by: Tracy | September 26, 2008 10:39 AM
Fantastic finds. I just wish our thrift shops were as good as the ones you have!
Posted by: Mrs C | September 27, 2008 4:51 AM
When I saw your picture, I immediately recognized these books. I don't know for sure but I think they showed up at our house about the time a new set of Encyclopedia Britanica arrived. I think this was the first and last set of encyclopedias we ever bought.
Posted by: Kim | September 29, 2008 7:43 AM