The automatic thrifter

It's cold and grey and horrid today, but I feel real sparky. My movement has been limited by wearing two hooded sweaters and an ultra awesome hooded scarf I got for Christmas. If you were on twitter this afternoon you'll also know that I had my jumper tucked into my jeans...trust me had it not have so flooping cold I wouldn't have! Julie quickly let me know that this was not a stylish thing to do. Seriously considering whether my status as host of Fashion Forward this month should be revoked. (Also I cut my own fringe with some blunt scissors, not the best idea i've ever had!)




I'm waiting for a nice day to take pics for the tute i'm working on, so in the mean time I went thrifting and found a cute little shop in my town that deals with house clearances. Sad, yes, but they collect some really lovely bits in there, including old sewing machines! I <3 retro machines and I want to start collecting them. Wouldn't they look awesome on a big shelving display?! I went on to some little charity shops and picked up some 70s looking cushion covers. My fave is the yellow :)


Oh and I nearly forgot this little guy. (50p!!!!)



Every little character I own has a name, so I thought I'd let you guys name him...or her. And what can I use him/her for? Leave a comment and let me know your ideas!

xoxo

EDIT: Turns out Carrie and I have owl twins :)

with love from paperpocket

7 comments:

  1. Unknown9 February 2010 at 18:00

    I have the same owl oh now we have twins!!!!!

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  2. Anonymous9 February 2010 at 19:47

    I like your nail polish, it's a really cute colour ♥

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  3. Courtney9 February 2010 at 20:46

    Your fringe looks so cute poking out of your hoods! I love your thrift store finds - collecting vintage linens is a compulsion of mine. I can't resist them, ever.

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  4. Anonymous9 February 2010 at 22:28

    I love that fabric...and your little owl is ADORABLE! I think you should name him Henry...he looks like a henry to me :)

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  5. Clair10 February 2010 at 09:43

    You're fringe looks all 'feathery' so maybe it's not as bad as you think? Nice thrifting scores though - and since vintage rocks right now, I suppose I'll let you keep your vaunted FF position x

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  6. Blue Eyed Night Owl10 February 2010 at 13:53

    That owl is so cute! I love the print of the yellow cover too.

    Nice blog! ^_^

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  7. humel15 February 2010 at 11:47

    Whatever you keep in him, it *must* be something that sticks out of the top so it looks like he has tufty hair - please!!

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