This catalogue arrived in the post last week, no idea why as I'd not requested it.
But if money was no object I could easily go on a spree with all the lovely things in it, although I'd also need a whole new mindset too - buying un-needed even if it is beautiful wouldn't come easily.
I would love the Japanese wind bells for the garden or maybe a musical box advent calendar with 24 little records that each play 40 seconds each of a Christmas song. Or some different marmalades for breakfast and I love those fold-out Christmas cards.
The Solar System night light looks fascinating and if I had a library I'd definitely be wanting this copy of Victorian Library steps/chair
There are some nice items of clothing and handbags too and lots of pretty jewellery and jigsaw puzzles, gorgeous Advent calendars and look at that tapestry throw and stained glass lamp.
Colin liked tee shirts with sayings on them and would have enjoyed the Element of Confusion tee shirt. One year at a boot sale someone had loads of new cheap, not quite perfect tee shirts with Oscar Wilde quotes on them, Col bought a couple, he had them for ages.
Sue
Oh it is lovely to look at all those goodies even if you can't spend money on them. I like looking at them, then look at the prices and think of other things I would rather buy lol
ReplyDeleteI always think - how many books would that buy?
DeleteI love the Japanese wind bells! Where are you able to find these? I'm in the USA and cannot find even a photo of them online.
ReplyDeleteYears ago, I got some Japanese Wind bells for a friend. They were cat tails.
ReplyDeleteAnnette, go to Woodstock Chimes and enter 'garden bells' in their search. You'll see theirs, and they have a video so that you can listen to them.
ReplyDeleteThanks Debby, that was fun. You can play all the chimes at once.
DeleteI adore Museum Selection! I also wish money was no object, for I would not have a problem spending a lot on the contents! I love their clothing too. They do have sales, but even those are pricey, and often sell out before I get a chance on anything I'd really like. While I generally discourage catalogues, this is one I look forward to receiving!
ReplyDeleteIt's the first time I've seen this catalogue, it reminds me of the Past Times shop in Ipswich years ago. Lovely things but pricey and of course postage too
DeleteI have a set of those wind bells, they are so well made, but sadly they don't move in the wind, just too sturdy, the do look good in the flower bed.
ReplyDeleteI was expecting them to wave about and chime, like wind chimes.
DeleteMe too - do they make a noise when the wind blows over them
DeleteNo, the stems are sturdy and thick, so they don't move much in the wind, I do pack them away through the winter months, when maybe they would have some movement.
DeleteIt's a lovely catalogue, full of stuff no-one 'needs' but could really desire.
ReplyDeleteLovely things that you don't see normally
DeleteSometimes it’s good to dream……
ReplyDeleteAlison in Wales x
The marmalade has given me an idea for the future with the tins of prepared oranges - so that's one good thing
DeleteI love to peruse this kind of catalog, never shopping, just dreaming!
ReplyDeleteI've always wanted a library chair....
ReplyDeleteMe too -They are sometimes on antique programmes - very expensive but I've never seen one in real life
DeleteI wonder if they have a lot of sales. Such lovely things but I imagine they are all quite expensive. At least we can enjoy the photos!
ReplyDeleteI'll have a look online to see if they have a sale in January
DeleteI love looking at their catalogues, but I have never bought anything from them.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful catalog! If you're looking for the best deals for christmas, you might want to check out The Jacket Seller—we offer a wide range of leather jackets for men and women. Perfect for gifting or treating yourself this holiday season! Happy shopping!
DeleteThe wind bells! Lovely.
ReplyDeleteThere are so many lovely things. I love those catalogs and have no idea why they keep sending them as I never order.
ReplyDeleteCathy
Specialty catalogs filled with hard to find, beautiful pieces are tempting. Consider buying one special item from the catalog. I like to buy myself one present and it is usually a splurge. You will love the purchase.
ReplyDeleteMany, many years ago, when we were visiting from NZ, we found a chain of stores called something like Past Times, and they had a similar collection of wonderful, museum quality things. Im pretty sure they went AWOL quite a few years ago. I bought some special things there, and even bought from NZ. A good memory. Those library steps are lovely, but I'd need the Grand Home with a proper library (don't you hate it when people say "liberry"?) ... and the money to keep such a place afloat! Sigh.
ReplyDeleteThat IS a lovely catalogue. It's certainly the season for eye candy and wishes, isn't it?!
ReplyDeleteI get a few of those unsolicited catalogues, but looking through them is always a joy. Not getting many this year as our postal service is on strike.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
Some lovely things there. I like the look of that throwand the Japanese wind chimes, and what beautiful cards too. I have bought Danny another Viking t-shirt with an appropriate saying for Christmas. Keith loved t-shirts with sayings (and he had a couple of the Cerne Abbas Giant, and wore one for his cremation.) Others of his t-shirts lasted nigh on 50 yrs and were only thrown out - or rather, transformed into polishing clothes! - when they were so thin you could read a newspaper through them!
ReplyDeleteThis catalogue usually drops out of my Radio Times at this time of year.
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