Monday, June 6, 2011

Fabric florals and milk glass


I recently popped into my favourite op shop that had finally reopened after being flooded in January and closed for several months. I was so excited to find some glorious fabric and some beautiful milk glass for $1 a piece. A little side table came home as well but is still in the boot.


The orange floral fabric is huge and in pristine condition. It still has that slightly stiff feel of never washed fabric. The little Australiana tablecloth has a few marks but I plan to cut it up. The gorgeous mustardy seersucker is a huge round tablecloth and also has some marks but I think it might become some new cushions. Mustard is the new black over here at Betsy's.





I usually plan to go to two op shops at a time just in case one is a dud. A tiny church op shop five minutes away revealed the gorgeous thick brown floral curtains in the first picture. They also had not one but two chenille bedspreads for $4 each. The pale pink is so soft it's like a giant marshmallow. It also has some patches of fading so is easy to justify snipping.


So many things to tackle, just need to chat to the toddler about her recent decision to drop the day nap.
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13 comments:

  1. brismodJune 6, 2011 at 9:12 PM

    You always seem to find some funky fabric when you're out and about. xx

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  2. A Farmer's WifeJune 6, 2011 at 9:13 PM

    I used to have a chenille bedspread just like the pink one when I was little...!

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  3. kit and nancy.June 6, 2011 at 9:41 PM

    ummmm...you had me at the post title! love it! your finds are divine. milk glass is a fav..seems to have a huge appeal. love that large orange floral. mustard IS the new black. photos of my new skirt will be up soon! need to drop off some stuff at the oppy soon, may have a little peek. have a great week.

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  4. Gemma @ My Big NutshellJune 6, 2011 at 11:25 PM

    those finds must have thrilled you to your very finger tips. So many options. That milk glass is really very, very pretty.

    I know what you mean about the fabric stiffness. It is joyful. I recently bought a mint condition 1960's apron on ebay and it has the same feeling. It was special.

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  5. TaniaJune 7, 2011 at 12:31 AM

    I think I have the very same turquoise bedspread. Love that milk glass and that mustard tablecloth. Mustard is just so wintry.

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  6. kit and nancy.June 7, 2011 at 9:24 PM

    ps. you totally inspired my mustard post with all this mustard talk!

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  7. karlyn JacksonJune 7, 2011 at 10:39 PM

    Gotta love anything mustard, gorgeous milk glass too. x

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  8. Comeca JonesJune 10, 2011 at 4:26 AM

    I love the orange floral 70's looking pattern how fun! I like milk glass as well I have a few pieces that I may eBay soon my style is more ethnic modern now.

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  9. zigsmaJune 10, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    Hello Bungalow Bliss - I like your blog! School holidays with my grandparents were all about chenille bedspreads. So soft. And tablecloths similar to yours. And, actually, milk glass. Are you my grandparents?

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  10. GJune 10, 2011 at 1:25 PM

    'Mustard is the new black'... love it! Your dining chairs are on my wish list. My sister has just started stocking them in her new shop... must ask if she'll do mates rates! gxo

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  11. Raine and SageJune 11, 2011 at 7:41 AM

    What a steal with the chenille bedspreads!!

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  12. AnonymousJune 14, 2011 at 8:03 PM

    Aren't chenille bedspreads so nostalgic? I love them. As for all your other delights...just gorgeous!!

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  13. TheoJune 16, 2011 at 7:22 PM

    The australian table cloth with all the animals on are so cool. Have found similar tea towels to that in the "op shop" here in the UK but not as good.

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