Isn't this a beautiful brooch?Doreen, a Grunge Queen reader who has become a friend, made it for me.
Doreen and I met a few months ago after corresponding via email, and we discovered we were fellow writers, thrifters, and general kindred spirits - and we share the same B-day to boot!
Last weekend we met for lunch and a thrift dig, and she presented me with the brooch and another wonderful pressie she made ....
A Grunge Queen ring!I just love it. And the crown is so perfect.
Doreen is the kind of person who will bump into Gordon Lightfoot and respectfully ask for an interview, which she got. Check out her Brazen Heroine website for that interview and for her professional racy writings!
Doreen and I checked out Stretch Thrift and did a little dig - for two hours!I didn't think she was going to find anything, but she walked away with these fab shoes for $4.99 in the end. I picked up some Peter Pan Getaway boots (that's what we used to call them in the 80s) for the same price that I will try to show you soon.
Doreen and her hubby, btw, read GQ regularly - Doreen tells me if her husband doesn't get a chance to check in he will ask her 'what Kelly found today?' - I am so flattered and thrilled; just get the warm fuzzies thinking about that!
So lovely to have met a kindred spirit through your blog, and what a gorgeous gift!!!
ReplyDeleteoh the brooch is gorgeous! Wow, she did an amazing job! the ring is awesome too...how sweet--I'd have major warm fuzzies too!
ReplyDeleteI read your blog every day and it's because of you that I got turned on to thrift. It really is a lot of fun to go and see what deals you can get! Thanks for posting about your exploits, you have a loyal reader here!
ReplyDeleteTricia C
Thrifted Treasure, has this happened to you? Seems like there is a strong thrifty blogging culture in Australia....
ReplyDeleteTracy, now I need to find a perfect thrift gift for Doreen to thank her!
ReplyDeleteTricia C, I am SO pleased you posted a comment! - and doubly pleased that my little ventures have inspired you!
ReplyDeleteIt is gratifying to hear from readers like you and Doreen, who read along silently and don't always post comments, as it makes me realize there are all kinds of people out there reading who I wouldn't otherwise know are reading!
Please keep reading and I'd love to hear about your treasures - if ever you want to share, send a pic and commentary to my grungequeen email linked through my profile and we will do a guest post!