After much work, two truckloads of trash, and a van load of stuff for the thrift store, the basement workshop is clean. We still have some organizing to do and a few projects to finish, but it will be so nice to have a clean and organized place to work. I would’ve taken before pictures, but it was terrible. Embarrassing, really.
So, instead of showing pictures of my basement, I’ll share a few other things. First of all, I bought this really cool postal scale a few weeks ago off of one of my fellow Wild Rose vendors. I have a soft spot for scales and I really loved the petite size of this one.
Next, I have to share another act of kindness from one of my readers. I am constantly overwhelmed at how generous people have been with me (and other bloggers for that matter.) You may remember the boxes of sheet music people sent me when I put out a call for help. I still have three boxes of it! Well, Anne (aka Nutbird) read about my frustration at the Raleigh Flea Market with the “spoon lady” and she sent me a flat rate box stuffed with beautiful silver plate flatware. It blew the doors off anything the spoon lady had and tried to overcharge me for. Anne sent it all to me for free.
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Isn't blogland one of the best places on earth?
Oh I love old silver plate from teapots to creamers but especially silverware.
I love your scale and the Halloween project is really great,but I'm blown away by the kindness and generosity displayed by fellow bloggers towards you and Elise.Seeing these acts of kindness really helps to maintain your belief in humanity.You see so much ugliness in the world…this is just great!!!
Yes, bloggers are the best. I adore Anne (Nutbird) and it doesn't surprise me that she would send along those spoons to you. They are beautiful! And, yay! I was hoping someone would offer to help Elise. It took a lot of honesty & courage to come forward and admit your "failure." (I do not, however, consider it a failure.) I'm catching up on blogs tonight as I've had nary a moment to hop and just wanted to congratulate you on achieving your goals & dreams, sweet Marian. Love your scale (and photos). I need to get me some Florabella textures soon. Did you use one on the BW/Sepia-ish photo?
Hugs,
Jami
Love the scale!
We ALL love your blog Marian…you give so many great tips and ideas…!
I hope you have a wonderful Christmas season with your family!
Tammy 🙂
JUNK WILD
I'm very excited and grateful to both of you! :O)
WOWuh!!! That Anne is a GENEROUS Nutbird! I am trying really hard not to be envious. 🙂 That collection of flatware is AMAZING.
side note.. I absolutely LOVE your dark floors. If we ever refinish our's I really think I'd like to go dark. They have such a rich, aged look. Makes for great pictures!
We cleaned our basement today too! We donated 250 toys that our children were not using and it is a great feeling to let them go. I also found more Christmas ornaments to add to my already large collection. Funny things those basements are.
Amazing. Anne has been very kind to me offering loads of tips and advice. Thanks for being so kind to Marian, Anne! The flatware is exquisite!
I've also been hit with a random act of kindness lately that just makes me want to pay it forward all the more.
Those that help like they do WILL be blessed.
Donna
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Wow!! That silver plate flatware is amazing! 100 pieces!!?? How generous! What a fabulous gift!!
And I love your bats!!
Hugs
SueAnn
Lovely spoons, lovely gesture! It confrims again and again my belief in the kindness of people.
I honestly have come across so much love and support in my life when I had a hard time or needed help, that and you have found this out as well .Cherish others and be there for them, and you get so much back !!
Have a lovely Sunday.
I love the scale! I buy them whenever I see them. I too am cleaning out the basement as alas winter is upon us and no more spray painting outside!@! I also make some primitive crafts and lighted trees during the holidays and I am now finished with that so I am clearing out things I don't use to donate to other crafter/junker friends! I hope to attend one of your junk swaps if you have another.
Nancy
It is so nice to see that it is a win win for everyone. Great stuff and great projects.
Beautiful pictures Marian. I just did a post with you in mind. Thank you so much for your part in my Santa surprise. I love it!!!
Molly
Blogland is the BEST!! There is so much encouragement, support, and thoughtfulness out there, it constantly blows me away, Marian! I adore your little scale, and am swooning over your silverware. There's nothing like the patina of old flatware…. 🙂
xoxo laurie
Love your creativity. I grew up learning to make something that cost one dollar look as if it cost one hundred dollars, and so on. Learning to make do really gets the creative juices flowing. Thanks, MOM!! Please read my new blog at http://www.down-sizingboomer.blogspot.com