tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5064894231149440617.post6087975127769852290..comments2023-09-12T11:22:50.667-07:00Comments on The Thrift Shop Romantic: Treasure Box Wednesday: A Short Holiday Wrap-UpJenn Thorsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12899242535971792424noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5064894231149440617.post-89167257506061143692008-12-30T16:48:00.000-08:002008-12-30T16:48:00.000-08:00Oh my goodness, I use to love to do needlepoint gr...Oh my goodness, I use to love to do needlepoint growing up with my Grandmother and now I lost interest and don't do it much at all. <BR/>It use to be a great way to pass the time, knitting, crochet and needlepoint is my Grandma's specialty and she still does it at 99 years old. I think it's what keeps her so young :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5064894231149440617.post-49897980734922871922008-12-30T06:49:00.000-08:002008-12-30T06:49:00.000-08:00You always have the neatest stuff. The Transforme...You always have the neatest stuff. The Transformer isn't quite my taste. Lol! Maybe he doesn't look victorian enough and needs some lace and a parsol. :) I'm sure my husban would see this comment as blasphemy. :)Miss Shirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15948305900722983328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5064894231149440617.post-78686327678780869972008-12-29T15:33:00.000-08:002008-12-29T15:33:00.000-08:00What a lovely and thoughtful present--and honestly...What a lovely and thoughtful present--and honestly, those are my favorite kind. Last year, a great artist friend of mine did a portrait of me--and it touched me so much. I love homemade gifts best.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5064894231149440617.post-51806131863076139252008-12-29T07:40:00.000-08:002008-12-29T07:40:00.000-08:00Andrea- No, it was very thoughtful-- thank you. I ...Andrea- No, it was very thoughtful-- thank you. I hope you had a terrific holiday yourself!<BR/><BR/>Sujatha- Oh, now THAT has to be fun, working near a St. Vincent de Paul. Here's hoping you found some great stuff.<BR/><BR/>That Girl Ang- Hope you had a great one, too!! And happy New Year!<BR/><BR/>Sarah- Thank you! And I'm glad you did pop by! Welcome!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5064894231149440617.post-70035937048773229322008-12-27T21:49:00.000-08:002008-12-27T21:49:00.000-08:00love the needlepoint and I am so with you on the g...love the needlepoint and I am so with you on the green thing, so much rather be saving something from landfill <BR/><BR/>lovely blog, I've popped in a few times but just wanted to say hi! <BR/><BR/>SarahAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5064894231149440617.post-72447916801796392042008-12-27T18:59:00.000-08:002008-12-27T18:59:00.000-08:00Happy Holidays JennTHappy Holidays JennTThat Girl Anghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01429893913232694382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5064894231149440617.post-90765435373176062072008-12-26T16:38:00.000-08:002008-12-26T16:38:00.000-08:00Lucky you- that embroidered logo is just gorgeous....Lucky you- that embroidered logo is just gorgeous. That's one talented friend you have there!<BR/><BR/>St.Vincent de Paul thrifting, here I come. I work right next door to it now!Sujathahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16602206543960349999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5064894231149440617.post-68382160273338514222008-12-26T13:08:00.000-08:002008-12-26T13:08:00.000-08:00I'm late reading your pre-Christmas blog....everyt...I'm late reading your pre-Christmas blog....everything is lovely and the needlepoint is truly sensational. Tried doing that myself once and flopped. I'm not very crafty. <BR/>Hope that you didn't mind the card in the snail-mail. I send them out to everyone that I email and you weren't hard to find. Sometimes it's nice to get something that you can actually touch and see someone's handwriting, rather than just the typed page. <BR/>Hope that your Christmas was truly special and that Santa presented you with lots of "thrifty gifties".Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5064894231149440617.post-33230190574930010512008-12-25T08:02:00.000-08:002008-12-25T08:02:00.000-08:00Debbie- The shadowbox sounds like such a sweet, pe...Debbie- The shadowbox sounds like such a sweet, personalized gift; there's really no accounting for some folks, I suppose. I hope you have a terrific Christmas, as well! <BR/><BR/>Chat Blanc- The shopping is a lot of fun. Though if it were a job I might not enjoy it as much. :)<BR/><BR/>Peggy- To you, as well!<BR/><BR/>Lidian- Aw... :) Have a great one, Lidian!Jenn Thorsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12899242535971792424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5064894231149440617.post-37374993117200940372008-12-24T20:25:00.000-08:002008-12-24T20:25:00.000-08:00That is a briliant needlework sign! And you deserv...That is a briliant needlework sign! And you deserve it!<BR/><BR/>I hope you have a wonderful holiday, all the best to you!<BR/><BR/>LidianLidianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14609618027313982020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5064894231149440617.post-5691639372832296792008-12-24T19:04:00.000-08:002008-12-24T19:04:00.000-08:00Have a great Christmas!Peggyhttp://pegslifeinthebu...Have a great Christmas!<BR/><BR/>Peggy<BR/>http://pegslifeinthebuttonjar.blogspot.com/Peggyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04539865899294596043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5064894231149440617.post-31562831993681256112008-12-24T10:05:00.000-08:002008-12-24T10:05:00.000-08:00The needlework piece is great!Love the gifts. Next...The needlework piece is great!<BR/><BR/>Love the gifts. Next year I should hire you to be my personal shopper! :)Chat Blanchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08049275050536199230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5064894231149440617.post-89158760372430967222008-12-24T09:06:00.000-08:002008-12-24T09:06:00.000-08:00Hi Jenn....I love your needlepoint "sign"....what ...Hi Jenn....I love your needlepoint "sign"....what a wonderfully thoughtful gift! I've been hesitant to do anything like that since I made a shadowbox replica of someone's online boutique and they seemed less than happy with their gift....I didn't know her well though so I guess it just depends on the person. I'm slowly introducing my extended family to thrifted gifts....both of my daughters are wonderful thrifters but some of the other family are not too thrilled with the idea. I hope you have a wonderful Christmas and an excellent New Year! Love all of the pictures of your home all decorated up for the holidays. :)<BR/><BR/>Holiday hugs,<BR/>DebbieDebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13667920524954629650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5064894231149440617.post-4684832559300423372008-12-24T06:16:00.000-08:002008-12-24T06:16:00.000-08:00Da Old Man- Kitty is truly awesome. And, yes, I'd ...Da Old Man- Kitty is truly awesome. And, yes, I'd much rather shop a la thrift than face the mayhem at Walmart. The thrifting, though, just needs a bit more planning ahead than regular shopping.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5064894231149440617.post-11083036894039520782008-12-24T06:01:00.000-08:002008-12-24T06:01:00.000-08:00That needlework was terrific. What a thoughtful gi...That needlework was terrific. What a thoughtful gift. And those thrifting finds were pretty amazing. <BR/>I agree with your theory of thrifting rather than new. It's "green" and often, the quality is so much better. And it usually shows more thought than some junk from Wally World.Da Old Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02529514518271981093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5064894231149440617.post-90617659331029216382008-12-24T04:56:00.000-08:002008-12-24T04:56:00.000-08:00Kathy- I was so shocked when I opened Kitty's gift...Kathy- I was so shocked when I opened Kitty's gift, I just was openmouthed for a minute. It still hasn't fully registered. She's such a lovely.<BR/><BR/>Merry Christmas to you, too, Kathy!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5064894231149440617.post-29466690436688362192008-12-24T04:03:00.000-08:002008-12-24T04:03:00.000-08:00Your finds are lovely! And Kitty's needlework! Oh,...Your finds are lovely! And Kitty's needlework! Oh, my! I would have cried receiving that. It's so beautiful and personalized. And you're right, she got all the details. I can't imagine how long it took. Good for you and Merry Christmas!Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12168816435565273787noreply@blogger.com