Tuesday Treasures

I've always been fascinated by this book.  It used to belong to my high school best friend, Linda, and when we finished school she gave it to me. It's called How to Attain and Retain Beauty and was written in 1935. It is a fascinating insight into how much, and how little life has changed for women in the last 77 years.

No matter how much I wanted curls I can't imagine being connected to this 4 volt hairdressing machine which is worked off the ordinary mains.  
And the sections on Lassoing a Husband and It Power over Men are amazing. I can remember as a fourteen year girl being highly amused and yet annoyed by statements like this:

It's also amusing to read how the author mourns the loss of good manners , correct speech and general standards by young people (our grandparents or great grandparents)) of the time. 
 I love these insights into the social history of our forebears and will always treasure this book.  Do you have something you treasure to share today.  Please pop your details into Mr Linky and play along.

WINTER WONDERLAND SWAP

My fabulous Winter Wonderland present from Carol arrived and it was full of the most wonderful goodies.

A gorgeous curly whirly scarf

quilt panel, 2 yarn necklaces and the cutest pineapple marker

A thread catcher, scissor keep and the cutest ever pin cushion.

Thank you so much Carol, you really spoiled me.  I adore every single pressie you sent.

FABULOUS FREE STUFF

I think Bunny Mummy is a brilliant blog, full of dazzling colour and creative generosity.

Here is a link to these amazing Sunburst Granny Hearts.  Huge thanks to Jacquie.