The Sue Ryder Hospice in Nettlebed holds a monthly sale in the grounds of its mansion.
We always try to go because there are so many lovely bargains to be had, not to mention the good cause!
Usually we stop off at the Field Kitchen cafe for coffee first.
They do wonderful breakfasts and cakes and run a Deli.
It was bitterly cold at the sale, but it meant fewer people braved the weather and it was easier to see the lovely things on show. I bought books (4 for £2), some china and ....
this wonderful Lloyd Loom Linen basket in a gorgeous green for £6.00.
Darcy playing peek-a-boo
On the bottom it had a date stamp of 5th July 1954.
Its quite rare to find a piece like this which hasn't been painted over with gloss.
It snowed again last night, but in the morning the sun was out and the whole place sparkled.
Bingley
"Life is like a blanket of snow. Be careful how you step on it. Every step will show"
Darcy and Bingley, kisses on noses!
ReplyDeleteThat sounds like fun. The basket is almost as old as I am. lol ... Love the snow saying and the cat walking in the snow. My purrballs don't like getting it on their paws.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy !!!
Love your new basket! Everything looks beautiful covered in white, Darcy and Bingley are very brave to venture out in the deep snow :-)
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness that is a beautiful linen basket and what a great color...creamy green. It is in beautiful condition too. Good find indeed.
ReplyDeleteThe coffee picture is so pretty and tasty looking.
Hugs Madi and Mom
What a gorgeous Lloyd Loom basket (glad that darcy also approves!!) The snow looks beautiful, we were meant to have 10 cms of it last night.. but woke up to rain! Have a lovely weekend. Lizziex
ReplyDeleteGreat laundry box- perfect place for a cat...when we had the hunt come through a while back Kit had disappeared and I got a bit worried, until I found her snugged up safe in the laundry box having opened the lid and crept in!
ReplyDeleteFunny how our jollies always involve tea/coffee and cakes.
Have a lovely w.e.- snow all gone here x
Mom truly adores the linen basket - what a beautiful find! It's bittercold here aswell but so far we haven't had any snow - unlike the rest of the country.
ReplyDeletePurrs and a wonderful weekend,
Siena & Chilli
Darcy, that basket suits you! And Bingley, you look very intrepid in the snow!
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The Chans
What a beautiful find! Love those roses and of course those darling pussy cats!
ReplyDeleteJune
Ohh, our Mommy does luf a good sale! Looks like you had a pawsome day and Darcy looks adorable in the basket. Haf a great weekend, furriends. xoxo
ReplyDeleteOur mom just loves that linen basket!! She says here it would be called a hamper. We think it would be the purrfect place to hide!!
ReplyDeleteOh my!! Me and Charlie love that green linen basket - what a great find and bargain!! Oooh that coffee really looks yummy too!!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy frolicking in the snow lovely Bingley and Darcy! Take care
x
My mom just LOVE your mom´s green laundry basket bargin !
ReplyDeleteAnd me I LOVE the photo on you out in the snow Bingley :)
I love that photo of Bingley in the snow! How marvelous his paw prints are.
ReplyDeleteThat green basket sure is nice, but brrrrrrrr, that snow made my whiskers shiver!
ReplyDeleteI love the basket. It's so pretty and precious. It sure is a great find!!
ReplyDeleteLovely hamper...I've had so many naughty kittie over the years that consider such things as artful scratching posts...hopeful your well mannered boys won't be so inclined!
ReplyDeleteThe basket is lovely and was a great find for your Mum. Keep your paws warm - our snow is melting today so we are feeling more cheerful.
ReplyDeleteLuv Hannah and Lucy xx xx
What a wonderful find that basket is! :)
ReplyDeleteThat snow looks SO cold. Stay warm, friends!
Mr. Darcy and Mr. Bingley
ReplyDeletePlease tell you Mom thank you for the Alex Fox site. Mom does indeed love guitar music!
Hugs Madi
We love that coffee, the snow and Darcy playing peek-a-boo!
ReplyDeleteThe storage basket is such a beautiful colour - looking especially lovely with a furry friend inside :-)
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