spring cleaning in autumn

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In the Southern Hemisphere we are heading into Autumn but my home was still in need of a major Spring clean. Tricky when you are a bit of a hoarder and collector like me. Some things went but many things stayed and just had to be dusted - a small price to pay for collecting. Here are some of my newish vintage finds. A 1952 Royal visit to Australia tin; old wire spools, red dorcas pin tin and lovely vintage books. I do struggle with de cluttering.

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Green Girl said…
even just looking at your vintage finds feel nice:)
April 7, 2010 at 12:12 AM
Dionne said…
Too many lovely things. If I had all your pretties, I would be a hoarder too!
April 7, 2010 at 2:01 AM
Anonymous said…
I did a bunch of spring cleaning when my computer was on the fritz...I like it when I find treasures I never remembered having....your spools are neat and the vintage books are awesome....I think I'm a collecting hoarder too...: ) have a nice week! Hugs, Jennifer
April 7, 2010 at 5:17 AM
Cate Lawrence said…
What beautiful old tins! Just lovely! We did spring cleaning on easter weekend too, now our half craft room/half husband's office looks quite minimalistic to me. The joy of a husband who dislikes clutter...
April 7, 2010 at 1:36 PM
Carrie @ Cottage Cozy said…
I have been "de-stashing" as well. It is hard to do...
April 9, 2010 at 2:14 PM
pepper said…
ooh don't spring clean those beauties away. far too pretty. I'm a bit of a hoarder too, the minimilist style so far escapes me!
April 9, 2010 at 2:49 PM
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