It seems that lately I've taken to collecting vintage sheets and pillowcases.
You know how these collections creep up on you. You buy one by chance, then another, then before you know it, that's the section of the store you go to first. You see a floral corner peeping out from behind an ugly '80's quilt and you realise that your heart just went pit-a-pat.
(Why vintage 60's and 70's patterns now when a few years ago I would have groaned at their ugliness? Who knows? That's worth a whole other session on the couch.)
If you're a collector like me, you'd also know how rarely you find them.
So you can imagine my delight when two weekends ago I stumbled not just on one or two, but piles of pillowcases.
You know how these collections creep up on you. You buy one by chance, then another, then before you know it, that's the section of the store you go to first. You see a floral corner peeping out from behind an ugly '80's quilt and you realise that your heart just went pit-a-pat.
(Why vintage 60's and 70's patterns now when a few years ago I would have groaned at their ugliness? Who knows? That's worth a whole other session on the couch.)
If you're a collector like me, you'd also know how rarely you find them.
So you can imagine my delight when two weekends ago I stumbled not just on one or two, but piles of pillowcases.
I showed restraint and bought just two piles of them for $3 each. That's twenty pillowcases, in one spot, for 30c each.
The colours, the patterns....be still my beating heart.
Of course, some went straight on my bed.
Some others, I'm keeping to cut up and make banners from.
The mirror I also got from the same garage sale for $3, but that's another story.
Ah! I am so jealous of those beautiful pillow cases. So jealous!
ReplyDeleteI think Australia has an amazing thrifting/craft/vintage scene.
Jealous, jealous, jealous.
Oh yeah btw, I'm jealous.
They are beautiful and what a great deal. ~Alana~
ReplyDeleteWonderful finds! Enjoy a beautiful day, Kellie xx
ReplyDeleteI'm loving your pillowcases but I admit I'm a little scared. Do you think at one point or other we're all going to be coveting those ghastly 80s affairs?
ReplyDeleteI love vintage linens too! Your bed is cozy perfection!
ReplyDeleteHee, hee, I know full well how you start collecting things. My house is now full of stuff like that.
ReplyDeleteI do like your pillowcases - and I can see how your new addiction concerned.
love them! super cute washline photos
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