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Successful thrifting week - Silk, ceramics, wood etc

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  Underneath of all finds on main photo I have this tablecloth or maybe it is even bead spread...who knows. Its thick and good quality and has elephants on it...Indian? I think the thread might even be silk? There is no label and I am no textile specialist but it looks and feels fabulous.  Stunning find. This is fabulous red candle holder. It has carved eagles or cranes carved on the sides. It has also incised makers mark "Taelstone 1999 C " I could not find any info about but it or maker but looks beautiful quality to me and is heavy to hold one long candle and not fall over. Handmade turned and carved mango wood jar. Very nice indeed, to store anything inside really. 100% silk scarf by Tie Rack. Hand turned and stitched edge tell the quality oh it and I love its colors. The silk items ( like ties and scarfs ) were made in Italy.   Company is currently for sale. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tie_Rack I could not resist this grumpy looking Santa. It is hand painted o...

Thrifitng tartan throw for winter and Kickers boots kick the punch

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  I think star find from this haul for me are these Kickers boots. I love the color and they are so quirky.  https://www.kickers.com/en/content/6-success-story This black bead necklace has so many strains that I cant even count them. Very effective and elevates any outfit. Two shawls. The wool tartan throw is by Abercromby & Fitch so soft and warm. I love the colors too. https://www.abercrombie.com/shop/CustomerService?pageName=brand-protection&storeId=19159&textKey=LEGAL_BRAND_PROTECTION&catalogId=11556&langId=-1 Other shawl had cute foxes on it that I could not resist. I love history and anything about Rome Empire fascinates me. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/35403647-caligula Looking forward to read this and I hope its not disappointing. This " The Gilding Book" is a reference and good " How to guild" sourcebook.  Great coffee table book for inspiration. This is cool large wooden bowl, has also makers mark initials underneath. T G. Suits ...