Getting Ready

I worked my way through five whole loads of laundry yesterday. I felt like I did not stop all day. Not sure how it happened but I just I got waaayy behind with it all last week, and my laundry basket was completely overflowing. But it's all done now, well thats to say it's all clean and dry and is now sitting in a huge mountainous pile waiting to be sorted and put away. Oh, and some will be packed into a bag this morning ready for our five day jolly-holiday to the coast *squeeeeeeeeaaaaal*

I spent a little time yesterday packing up a small box with Connievan Kit ready to take with us :: things we had forgotten on the last trip, things we discovered would be Very Useful for Connievan to have and some new purchases too (I got my new pink polkadot kettle a few days ago yippeee!)

Can I show you a few recent bits n bobs that I'm very excited about?? These are a few little things I picked up on Saturday when I took a happy jaunt to a vintage fair. A vintage First Aid tin found it's way to me and I am so happy to have it. It's perfect for Connievan, don't you think?

I also couldn't resist these french inspired tins, they're reproduction ones so are all nice and shiny clean inside.

But my bestest and most heart-skippy find was these little vintage painted coat hangers. Do you know, when I first saw them I really honestly thought my heart would come flying out of my mouth, I was sooo beside myself with falling in complete love with them.

Aren't they adorable?? I LOVE the truly vintage colours, the way they are worn and a little paint chipped, and the fact that one of them has a little name written on the back. So sweet. And only 50p each, I nearly passed out with happiness when they became mine-all-mine for £2.50.

They'll be perfect to hang in Connievans wardrobe cupboard, I'm planning on crocheting some little flowers and hearts (stuffed with lavender) to hang on them, and every time I think of this Pending Project I get to feeling sooo giddy! Such fun!

This delightful heart was not a Vintage Purchase, but a gift for Connievan. How wonderful it is to have friends who are brimful of kindness and thoughtfulness and do such sweet things like buying our caravan a present, wrapping it in brown paper and string and posting it through the letterbox. I just love that I can take this heart with me today and hang it up and feel at home-sweet-home, yet be on holiday at the same time. Perfect.

Have a wonderful week everyone, see you when we get back :o)

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Comments

[Karen]

Colors! Your blog's always so cheering! Hope you have the happiest of trips!

[Libby]

lovely stuff!!! have a lovely sea side time. i've just started a 'heart skippy' dk blanket with cheaper wools and i'm soooooooo delighted with the colors. i'm 'chuffed to bits'.. take care Love Libby

[Carolyn]

I saw this and thought of you...
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/foodanddrink/foodanddrinkpicturegalleries/7764910/Food-news-a-recipe-from-The-Camper-Van-Cookbook-and-more....html
(only the first picture is relevant)

Have a lovely holiday!

[jennie]

Morning, it all looks lovely. I now have a heavy desire to own a caravan, my husband said no. Maybe one day. Enjoy your trip

[Christine Warren]

Hi Lucy,
We just got back from a 4-day trip in our trailer. I'm so happy you are getting to go on another trip! I know just how you feel when you are looking for and buying things for your van. It's so much fun to make it your home away from home. Enjoy your trip!

[MamaLezlie]

Lucy, just like my friend MaryBeth, you are a HOOT! You crack me up!!! I hope you have a great vacation with the fam!!!

[Alexandra Mason]

Love your finds...have a wonderful time x

[Dulce]

You really are adorable, Lucy. Your so very special way of putting feelings in words makes me feel at home with you. Thank you for sharing so joyfully and tenderly.

[Rhonda from Texas]

Ohhh, I love your vintage finds. So pretty and perfect for Connievan.

I have spent the whole day today washing clothes and ironing. I have a closet where I hang the clothes that are waiting to be ironed. Well, the closet had become ShOcKiNgLy full so today I decided that I really must tackle the ironing. Really I think that fairies bring dirty laundry and buckets of dirt into my house every night while I am asleep. Anyway, I just sat down to take a break and I was so excited when I logged onto your blog and saw that you had a new post up.

Have a great time by the sea! Hope you have time to make some progress on the granny stripe blanket. :)

[cathleen]

I love your sweet little check tins. Have fun!!!

[Maddi]

Love the first aid tin! Have a wonderful time on vacation!
Maddi <3

[Heather]

Ooooh ! wasn't that just a lucky find ! those hangers were just waiting for you to come along and take them on holiday with you. Hope the weather is kind for you all. Enjoy your special time with Connivan, relax and make some lovely memories. Hook plenty and create another masterpiece. Heather xx

[Shelley in SC]

Have loads and loads of fun!! Connievan has been such a delightful addition to the family . . . and I like all her new gifts : )!!

[The Garden Bell - Kate]

Connie is on her way to the coast as I type this. So, nice to stop by and have two...yes, two postings to catch up on.

First, your lovely yarn. I'm still waiting for mine to arrive here on this side of the pond. Fingers crossed it's tomorrow. Today, is a holiday here.

Now, about all the goodies for Connie. You are correct, my heart even skipped a beat when I saw them. Too cute for words. Oh, how I want a Connie, too.

Here's wishing you and all a safe journey, with lots of fun playtime, many pictures to share, lots of vintage shopping, seashell hunting and joyous memories created.

Can't wait for you return,
Toodles,
Kate - T.G.B.

[QUEEN OF WHATEVER]

Good finds...way to hunt

[RachelM]

Love all your purchases! And what a lovely gift from your friend. Hope you all have a great holiday!

XxX

[Judith]

Dear Lucy,

love to read your enthusiastic blog! I started one myself and put a link to on it. You're welcome to come and have a look!

Judith
chezchouke.blogspot.com

[Jen]

Just perfect finds! And I love the heart - is it East of India? We've got several of their things around the house and I've given many as gifts over the years. I have to let you know, you've inspired me to try crochet!! Since I am unable to work following a bleed on the brain, my neuropsychologist asked me to find something I'd like to do now I have the time. And I think I'm going to start with granny squares. I'll let you know when I do....

[Krista]

What fun! You must have a challenge getting any success at bargaining with your heart flying out your mouth when you spot all those lovelies at the fair. You make me laugh, Lucy. Have a wonderful vacation, looking around at all that cuteness in Connievan.

[Darlene]

Great finds! I'm on the look out for hangers as well! Yours are beautiful.

[Barbara Moore]

Oh what lovely goodies you've found for the Connievan! Each trip will become more cheerful and prepared for won't it? I hope you have a wonderful trip and enjoy yourselves immensely.

Hugs XX
Barbara

[Anna-Karin, Sweden]

What a joy, to find two new posts here, when I (secretly) looked at work earlier today. So, the first thing I did when I came home, was reading your blog. Beautiful little things you bought!! I hope you and the family have a wonderful holiday!!
By the way, I'm almost finished with my granny striped pillowcover. Just gonna find a pillow to sew it on... I will take a pic when it's all done. I think I will do a blanket too, because it's so easy, and not that many knots and ends to weave in...
Love from Anna xxx

[Amanda]

I am a little sad that there is no photo of the pink polka dot kettle - sounds just perfect!! But am placated by the fact you filled the post with lots of other goodies to go all funny over xx

[Ariadne]

How great that you are going on holiday with Connievan!Don't forget to collect some sea glass from the coast!Have fun!Ariadne from Greece!

[Puppet Lady]

Have a great holiday. I remember having some of those painted coathangers when I was young - (showing may age here!). Maybe I've still got some somewhere...