I was browsing around one of my favourite markets some time ago when I found the lace I used for this cardigan. I found it in a beautiful engraved brown wooden box which happened to be full of interesting treasure: lace, ribbon, hand embroidery… and an old headless doll!
I love the Jamison Car Boot market. To most people it’s a derelict junk sale. To me it is an exciting treasure hunt. The variety is bazzar. From fresh home grown fruit and veg to furniture to war medals, I never know what I’ll find. I most recently bought an old 1930’s armchair. It needs a whole lotta love and vision- the tapestry style upholstery is worn away with the padding and springs bursting through. It just has so much character with its sweeping wooden armrests and stubby feet. I have another little arm chair which has been waiting to be re-upholstered for months so I’ll get stuck into it this week end and post some befor and after photos. My partner is going to lose it if I keep filling the apartment with decrepit furniture ! (Just wait till I make them beautiful… He won’t even recognise them !)
The car park setting at the supermarket is by no means romantic or artesian, but I’m grateful for the ability to see the beauty in it J
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