Willow embroidered duchess set finally finished

This is a long post as I have had a productive week.

Lots to show you.

I bought this duchess set,one large and two small mats from an elderly lady many years ago

She had embroidered them in orange and brown.

I had always wanted to unpick them and redo them in the traditional blue

I finally got into it,and here they are. I love them with my willow china

Luckily I received a give away from Doni at Faith,Grace and Craft,one of my blogger friends

In the parcel was 2 skeins of variegated blue embroidery thread.

Thanks Doni, they came in very handy.

I also made some mandarin and lemon marmalade and little blue check tops

These Three will be sold on my stall at the Bowling club

I love frogs,and especially this little blue and white tiny one.

and something about crystal with silver tops

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This is one of the two little treasures I found this week

A crystal cruet set in perfect condition with its little tray

it is available in my Etsy shop

And this little birdie egg cup,isn't it sweet,I'm birdie mad at the moment.

I tucked it into my little flower cart amongst the roses and added some moss for a nest.

I'll be keeping this little darling

I placed some sugared almonds in her nest for eggs.

Another couple of bargains I found only today

This gorgeous platter,no marking on the bottom,

(not sure what brand it is,but it looks antique) for the bargain price of $2.99 at Savers

I'm loving this new store. even though it's an hour away, 

It's a nice drive along the beach

suburbs

And this Ranleigh stainless tray $2.99,it matches a round one I already have.

I also scored a huge flat cane basket with a handle each side

I am going to use it on my stall next month for cakes

It's on the line dripping wet at the moment after a good wash

Here it is dry and nestled among my other baskets

It is a lot bigger than it looks in the picture.

This lovely full apron,another find

This is a new lavender bush I bought

I've never had this one before. It's called Princess

I hope you are having a nice day

xx jeanetteann

I am joining the following parties this week

Trish's Heart and Home

Ivy and Elephants

The Thrifty Groove

My Romantic Home

Home Sweet Home

French Country Cottage

The Delightsome Life

The Delectable Home

Kathe with and E

Coloradolady

The Thrifty Groove.