New Found Treasures, New Journal Evolving and Winter Garden

On a very recent trip up the coast from our home

I came across some beautiful little finds:

This is a compilation of the Cassell's Magazine containing

the episodes of Hester Morley's Promise which was printed in 1873.

It really is quite tattered but not torn (thank goodness)

and it contains some incredible prints such as:

and

and

They really are quite incredible and, from my point

of view, would make beautiful additions

to any altered journal.

Now this very beautiful silver spoon with an incredible

etched three roofed cottage I think may be more

of a bon bon scoop (or something of the like) possibly

 made in Holland I guess

judging from the windmill -

not sure of it's date but it so very unique.

Any one out there may have more information on this???!!!

Now it is very hard to go past precious lace or doilies

for me and I had to include these pieces

in my travels also.

I think the edging of this doily is knitted from the

finest and softest cotton with a linen centre - a most rare

find around here.

Another beautiful piece also hand knitted is this

It is just so delicate.

On my work table at present is another journal coming

slowly together with a garden theme.

Another commission.

Lots of frothy lace and soft fabrics being

gathered up and sewn

with a nearby stash of mop buttons

ready to be added.

♥♥♥

In the southern hemisphere Autumn is now coming

to a close

and the winter leaves are falling thick and fast

but this season brings with it such magestic colours

everywhere you turn

like the deep shades of the pinks of the hydrangeas

so much colour everywhere!

the dying leaves of the once green bountiful

wisteria in readiness to

retire into the bareness of Winter

but it is all so gorgeous

everywhere you look!

Wishing all mothers out there in blogland and way beyond -

a Most Happy Mother's Day

to you!

Sending love to you all including all of my

new recent followers -

and a much appreciated "thank you"

for visiting.

xxx Suzy