Tuesday, June 25, 2013

Childhood memories...

You all know I'm a Craigslist junkie. I search daily for stuff I don't need. I compare it to going to estate sales or barn sales minus the wasted gas from driving all over.

Well, when I was looking around on the site I came across a huge blast from the past!

You ready to see it??



Ta-dah!!

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Holy patchwork, Batman!

Please don't adjust the color on your monitor, you are seeing it correctly.

Yikes!

This was the furniture pattern my parents bought back in the 1970's. I remember them going to Montgomery Wards and picking out the set. Although we did not have this rocker. We had the couch and loveseat.

When I saw the rocker for sale it threw me right back in time. It was wonderful! Heck, I can't believe what great shape it's in!!

I immediately emailed the link to my mother to get her reaction.

When I talked to her, her response was, "What was I thinking when I picked out that pattern with those colors??!!" We both laughed.

I have no idea what she was thinking, but I came really close to buying it for myself! I guess it is true when they say "the apple doesn't fall far from the tree."

Maybe this is why I've always had a love for patchwork.

((giggle))

Happy Tuesday, everyone.



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5 comments:

  1. Judi HunzikerJune 25, 2013 at 5:15 PM

    LOL, in my first home I decorated the kitchen walls with an aqua, white and harvest gold print wallpaper and had harvest gold appliances and thought I was the best decorator in the world! NOT!!!!!

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  2. Countryfolk KeepsakesJune 25, 2013 at 5:33 PM

    Hee-hee!!! I hear you, Judi!
    I always remind myself that at one time I had mauve carpeting installed in my living room.
    I also had lots of shiny brass fixtures and a brass coffee table with a smoky glass top. Ahhhh... the 80's.
    My how my taste has changed.
    Thank the good Lord above. (giggle))

    I watched a home improvement show today and a realtor stated when it comes to buying homes, NO ONE wants 1980's decor.
    Oh well... I'm still not giving up my mauve Tupperware.
    :> )

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  3. EarleneJune 25, 2013 at 9:22 PM

    It was a sweet thought of you!

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  4. PeriJune 26, 2013 at 5:52 PM

    Hadn't really thought of it, but this may be why I am so fond of plaids! My mother had a plaid sofa and chair in our living room for years and years! She also had a wide wale corduroy chair and I love that particular type of corduroy! Interesting....
    Thanks for reminding me....

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  5. Countryfolk KeepsakesJune 27, 2013 at 7:53 AM

    Thanks, Earlene. :> )

    Peri I am very fond of plaid too. It's so warm and inviting. I bet that corduroy chair was comfortable!

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