There are several treasures in this photo from the winter of 2008/2009. Soldier is, of course, my most beloved treasure here, but there are others. The wool sweater that my friend Carol knitted and gave to me when I first moved to the ranch has kept me warm for the past five years. I wear it practically every winter's day and it looks just as nice and is just as warm as when I first got it. A true treasure to keep me warm. Thank you, Carol.
The brown thing made with circles that I hung on the lamp shade is very pretty. I don't really know what it is. It comes from Chile and was a gift from Eve, our wonderful diabetes educator, who holds the diabetes support group meetings every month. Her daughter lives in Chile and after she visits her she brings gifts to all of us in the group. I treasure Eve and I'm so grateful for what she does for the people who suffer from diabetes in our small town. And that's why I treasure this pretty thing. Whatever it is.
Finally, you may know that I don't like to shop at all. With two exceptions, thrift shops and book stores. One day, I walked into one of the thrift shops in town and, as I was browsing, I came upon the afghan that is on the back of the couch in the picture. It's huge, folded in half here with some of it hanging behind the couch. In the store it was rolled into one large bundle. I looked at the price: $8.00! I got it, I love it, it hangs like that over the back of the couch in the winter. If I get cold or sleepy watching TV while on the couch, I just pull it down and wrap it around me and get cozy. Best thing I ever bought for such a small amount of money.
I hope you all will have a really nice day.
i have missed your tuesday's treasures posts. :)
ReplyDeleteYour knitted sweater is so beautiful! And the afghan looks so warm and inviting.
ReplyDeleteYour treasures were wisely chosen. Nice seeing Soldier looking so fit and that afghan was a total steal.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful treasures! Since I crochet, I know your afghan was a real bargain, wow!
ReplyDeleteAnd Soldier looks as handsome as ever!
I love shopping thrift stores too! Retail...not so much. Looks like great finds. congrats on 200 followers! :-)
ReplyDeleteMy friends & I used to have a regular Saturday morning date--Out to breakfast & then shopping, almost always at thrift stores or yard sales. I was never excited about those 2 shopping arenas, but I was always the one who found something!
ReplyDeleteThose things certainly are treausres, Inger!!! I love Thrift stores as well...:)JP
ReplyDeleteHej! Va bra att Soldier blivit bättre. Vi har haft första stormen över sydsverige i helgen. Men du kanske följer lite vad som händer här...Imorgon åker jag till Åland med Tyra för drevprov på torsdag. Håll tummarna!
ReplyDeleteI love seeing the treasures, but more importantly, the stories behind the treasures.
ReplyDeleteThat afghan looks incredible!
That is one very special sweater. Your friend is also a treasure! That brightly colored afghan sure looks like it would warm up any winter day. A good picture of Soldier and you too!
ReplyDeletemany treasures indeed! Glad to have you back and glad to be back! ;-)
ReplyDeleteBig big hugs
Leontien
There really is nothing like an afghan for getting warm!
ReplyDeleteThat afghan is similar to the ones my Mom crocheted.
ReplyDeleteDear Inger,
ReplyDeleteThe photograph invited us into your home to meet you and Solider and then your story helped us enter even farther into the gratitude of your heart.
Like you, I shop at thrift stores. Well, really only one--Good Will. I just found the loveliest sweater there for $3. I'm going to wear it to the family Christmas gathering. All my silverware and most of my dishes are also from there.
I, too, love animals. The presence of Maggie, Matthew, and Ellie give make my house into a home.
And like you, I have an afghan that I pull around me when watching television.
We are so blessed.
Peace.
Hi Inger, My sister and I love to go rummaging through thrift stores, especially those who support a cause. We have found many treasures for the right price.
ReplyDeleteI was wondering if Samson is a Samoyed? We had a Samoyed named Sam, he was the best dog we ever had.
hugs,
Pam
For some reason I knew that many of you like to shop at thrift stores. We had a Goodwill store around the corner in LA. Here the store supports the homeless in Bakersfield, so a good cause also. Pam: Yes, Samson is a Samoyed. He is our young dog at two and a half. It is a lovely breed, very sweet and caring. I let him post his thoughts here on my blog, sorry our blog.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comments, now I have to get Carol to read about her sweater!
glad you stopped by, I came to this one to write because i love all things dog and all things with 4 legs and soldier grabbed me first. when i get more time i will check out all the rest of the interesting things i see here from canyons to more dogs. love your side bar memories. see you around.
ReplyDeleteGreat treasures Inger. And it's good that you can use them too! I love the colours of the afghan which looks like it always belonged in your room.
ReplyDeleteI'm like you. I don't like to go to big malls and stores and shop but I do like bookstores and thrift stores. I like your finds and your sweater :-)
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