So, last Saturday, I mosied on down to a jumble sale - one which I'd been to several times before. It wasn't the best one - very little on offer. Not a sausage on the bric a brac tables. So I wondered over to the linens table. I clocked the rather stern looking lady manning it who has a tendency to overcharge and started to rummage. I picked up yet another embroidered table cloth and had to remind myself:
a. I don't do table cloths (mainly because I hate ironing) and
b. I have enough embroidered pieces to make my embroidered patchwork cushion that I've mentioned here .
when I noticed what looked like a VINTAGE PAISLEY FEATHER EIDERDOWN *inhale deeply.... exhale slowly and relax*. I sidled over to it and gingerly picked it up. I say "gingerly" because I really expected it to be:
a. a bit mankey and
b. possibly a bit pongy.
I nabbed it anyway. And I'm so glad I did because:
a. (what is it with these a's and b's?) the old bat, behind the table who has a tendency to overcharge, charged me (wait for it) a.......whole.........30p. Yes, that's 30 of your mere PENCE
and
b. it's in brilliant nick and it looks even better now that I've washed it (fyi, at 30 degrees, low speed spin and tumble dried on a "warm" setting. The trick, apparently, is to dry quickly otherwise the feathers get all clumpy).
Aaah, lovely, lovely eiderdown.
Mmmmm. So plumptious in its peachy pink perfection. No, I'm not talking about you, Mr J and P, *heavy sigh*.
Little Miss J and P doesn't want anything to do with it.
Me: Would you like it on your bed?
Little MJ&P: No, I really wouldn't, mum. It's disgusting.
There is no pleasing some people. There really isn't.
Meanwhile, Mr J and P is very happy having spent a quid on two pairs of shorts and a packet of unopened tent pegs. The latter will, no doubt, come in handy this weekend as we're off camping yet again. Gluttons for punishment methinks.
I may be sneaking in my lovely, lovely eiderdown as:
a. I'm fed up of being cold and wet (we are having terrible weather in the UK)
and
b. I can't bear to be parted from it.
Love you loads. xx
Linking up with Lakota's Ta-dah Tuesday.
Oh. My. God.
ReplyDelete30 mere pence. Where are these jumble sales? Why don't I ever see one? Is there a list somewhere? Do you have to be invited? I can think of more questions but I won't ask them.
I don't think I've been this jealous since... well actually, probably in my whole life.
30 Mere Pence for that beautiful thing. I am well jel.
Enjoy it and keep it for yourself. One day your children will regret shunning it and you will laugh at their regret.
Well done you.
(I'm still jealous.)
xxx
30p? 30p??! Bloody Nora that's a good buy. The Mr and I are looking for a new one and less plump ones, more like coverlets than that are selling for £250 in Dulwich!
ReplyDeleteI want one, it's like November here. Thanks for linking up xx
I am impressed because
ReplyDeletea) you scored a fabulous eiderdown for 30p;
and
b) you have made great use of a and b.
No euphemism intended!
Lovely snuggliness. And you! Snuggling on the snuggliness! xxxxxxx
Ok...I'm so jealous that I nearly don't like you any more!xxxx
ReplyDeleteWow wow wow
ReplyDeleteBargain and such a wonderful one too - definately take it camping :)
BTW if you don't want it - it would look great in my caravan ;) *runs away cackling ;)*
Oh well done you. Haven't managed to find anything recently that has set my heart a flutter.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic find at 30p! You must have been elated walking out of the jumble sale!
ReplyDeleteJune
Wow, what an absolute bargain, I love paisley!
ReplyDeleteWhere is this Jumble Sale........? Fantastic find!
ReplyDeleteJulie xxxxxx
hey, it's your face! I'm so jealous but so pleased for you, it needed rescuing! There's some lovely ones at Mike's aunts cottage I want to steal but am not allowed...
ReplyDeleteWoooah! What an awesome find. 30p?????? That has to be the bargain of the century.
ReplyDeleteJealous? Moi?!!
Sarahx
oh! It's gorgeous!!!
ReplyDeleteI do love paisley,I do love eiderdowns,I do love a bargain!!! EEEK!
Well done,Tah dah indeed!XXX
30p......!
ReplyDeleteOh my word!
- I have never seen or heard of such a wonderful bargain before - well done you.
Nina xxx
Oh man, I'm so jealous! It's beautiful! Loving the word 'plumptious'!!
ReplyDelete30p?!! Are you kidding me! That is the bargain of the century!
ReplyDeleteOMgosh, amazing find, you have the thrift Karma! :)
ReplyDeleteHappy dance. That is one hell of a bargain. 30p where did she get that from. I once got a Red Cross Quilt from 1940's for a donation of £1 I thought that was a bargain. Obviously not. Well done you!
ReplyDeleteOh my! How beautiful and jealous-making! I would so love to have eiderdowns on all the beds here, but feathers bring on the sneezes for most in this household, so I'll never be able to indulge my fantasy!
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PS In last photo, with you curled up on the beauteous thing, it appears that a lady with very slender legs has fallen head first through a hole in the floor behind you. Hope you've rescued her by now.
Hahaha, brilliant!! x
DeleteWow! I am super-dooperly jealous! I think you win the prize for best bargain Ever!
ReplyDeleteI have eiderdown envy. 30p !!! Such a result, good for you.
ReplyDeleteOh my word! I think I'd be filled with smug satisfaction if I'd found such a beautiful bargain! Severe case of the green eyed monster over here...well done you :) x
ReplyDeleteI have NEVER even seen an eiderdown for sale! Yours is fabulous, congratulations :o)
ReplyDeleteswoon, that is gorgeous! What a total steal too! lucky lucky you!
ReplyDeletePongy! I love that word and plan to add it to my favorite expressions. Perhaps I will find a shriveled potato in the pantry and announce "THIS POTATO LOOKS A BIT PONGY!"
ReplyDelete*Heheheh*
Okay now that I am done imagining I totally LOVE your eiderdown. "WHAT A FLIPPIN SCORE"
They would charge you $50 for that in any thrift shops here. Great find and it doesn't look pongy at all. =D
30p??!!
ReplyDeleteYou officially have the best jumble bargain find EVER!!
May you have many warm snuggly nights loving your new eiderdown.
Lisa x
30p :0 oh my what a fantastic bargain and i think its bloody lovely! I would deffo sneak it away for camping perfect to snuggle up under with a good book :)
ReplyDeleteA great find and a brilliant price! Looks lovely.
ReplyDeleteLiz @ Shortbread & Ginger
Oh oh I would be the happiest little squirrel in the world if I found that eiderdown!!!!!!! 30p is amazing. I know where a beautiful pink one is and it's got $75 on it.
ReplyDeleteI made the very bad mistake of washing one that did just what you said, clumpy feathers. Yucky yucky
Eiderdowns equal vintage snugly happiness......
Love v
Oh my goodness!!!! Thirty pence ?? .... 30p ??
ReplyDeleteYou jammy so 'n' so :0) Well done its lushpants! xxx
I've got two of those beauties but I had to pay a whooping 50p each for mine, I was clearly robbed! One's been claimed by the cats and the other is in Gilbert. I had no idea you could wash them, I've only every gingerly sponged them and line-dried them previously. Thanks for sharing, I'm off to do some spring cleaning! x
ReplyDeleteThat has got to be the best bargain!! I paid £40 for mine and I thought that was a bargain as they are usually closer to £100!! No wonder you're feeling smug, quite right too!!
ReplyDeleteS x
You lucky lady, it's beautiful!! Well done, although I'm not at all sure it suits you, it would however look lovely wrapped around me ;0)
ReplyDeleteKandi x
30p?! Are you sure it was 30p and not £30?! Come on fess up! Are you lying to yourself and your hubs? ;0)
ReplyDeleteIf you're telling the truth then carry on being smug, cos you have every right to be. 30p!! If it were me I would wear it to school.
Madison xxx
WHOOT WHOOT for 30p-ness!!!!
ReplyDelete30p!!!! That is so cool...what a bargain and it's SO pretty too :o)xx
ReplyDelete30p! Oh my goodness, I only thought I was a bargain hunter. Great blog by the way.
ReplyDeleteGasp. lovely piece. You deserve to be smug. You braved the ponginess and not everyone would.
ReplyDeleteNice one.
It's stunning and a bargain too! I don't know how your family doesn't like it!! They must be crazy ;) x
ReplyDeleteOh my, oh my, oh my 30p What a Bargain, I cannot believe that is all you paid for such beauty, well spotted :) And you know what, little miss may not like it but at least it means you get it all to yourself x x x x
ReplyDeleteLucky, lucky you!!!! I remember having an eiderdown like that at my gran's caravan years ago.
ReplyDeleteWow,just .30 pence!! Bargain..perfect for this weather we have been having lately here. Have a fun camping trip this weekend (hopefully there will be some patches of sunshine for you).
ReplyDeleteMagie x
wow you almost get it for nothing and it is sooooo amazing...haha your little one´s are funny it´s disgusting...well it is obviously not, but better for you so you can keept it for you alone;)
Deletewish you a great weekend!
love and kiss,mary
ok are you serious?!? This looks so pretty...love the colors! What a smokin deal!
ReplyDeleteOMG!! You are such a lucky lass!
ReplyDeleteLove your camping story! You make me crackup :D
Happy weekend my dear.
x
GOB-smacked so I am! Bargain of the year... or possibly infinity!!! Well done you on your great find.
ReplyDeleteJealous? Me?... noooooo!!! ;-)
Have a great weekend
xxx
You have every right to be smug, that is such a bargain, well spotted!
ReplyDeleteOh my god - i am green! This is got to be the find of the year - 30p!!! Damn right you need to be smug, blooming love it! Well done chickadee :o) Scarlett x
ReplyDeleteI can't cope.....30p you say? Oh my giddy goodiness, lucky 'ol you xox Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteWow - what an amazing find, and all for 30p. Flippin' well done!!
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute post - loved it!
ReplyDeleteI had to google how much 30p was in American money - you purchased a fabulous feather quilt at a remarkable price. Good for you.
Oh wooooooooowwwweeee! 30p Insanely jealous! :) xxx
ReplyDeleteI am so jealous of your 30p bargin. That was a good bit of jumble sale shopping
ReplyDeleteOh man, that is absolutely GORGEOUS! I have a PAIR of similar, green paisley eiderdowns that are a bit b) pongy (mothballs) but I am way too terrified to wash them as I'm convinced I'll destroy them... I'm not nearly so domesticated as you! Sarah xxx
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