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Joyce's avatar

And if not possible to restore/renovate, upcycle! A lovely old bedspread, no longer usable since too heavy, became a winter curtain.

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Trudi Nicola's avatar

Joyce that’s brilliant and I wish I could sew!

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Joyce's avatar

I didn’t sew it, Trudi, the size was perfect for a particular window. I just used clips with a hook you can use for a shower curtain, and attached them.

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Trudi Nicola's avatar

That’s genius, Joyce! ❤️

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Joyce's avatar

Thank you, Trudi 💙💫

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Heidi Zawelevsky's avatar

Love this, Trudi. Such a great way to counteract the built in obsolescence and materialism.

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Trudi Nicola's avatar

The older I become the more wasteful we all seem, Heidi! Buying once-loved goods makes sense!✨

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R.V. Hughes's avatar

That makes my wife an unrivaled historian!

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Trudi Nicola's avatar

I bet she’s a good one, R.V. 🌟

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Jo-Ann Petrarca's avatar

Trudi, I do admire things of old. They just don’t put much effort in most of today’s works. I have four old pieces of furniture and they’re amazing. The detail is so intricate and I will never part with them. I also love old clothes from Victorian days. This was a lovely poem. 💖

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Trudi Nicola's avatar

This is true, Jo-Ann. Their lack craftsmanship just isn’t there anymore. I love antiques! 🤗✨

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Simone Kornalijnslijper's avatar

This reads so rhythmic, love it ✨🧡

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Trudi Nicola's avatar

I’m glad you felt the rhythm, Simone! 🤗✨

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C.J. Heck's avatar

G'morning, Trudi. Love the poem. I've always loved antique shops. What's funny is, now I'm seeing "antiques" that I lived with as "modern" back in my day. Makes me wish I held onto stuff. Could have sold it in antique shops and made a fortune today!

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Trudi Nicola's avatar

I think the same, C.J. I used to sell vintage jewellery and it was so much fun! ✨

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Saira Anwar's avatar

So beautiful. I was just reading it out aloud to myself and noticed rhyme rolling off my tongue. Love your work Trudi ✨️❤️

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Trudi Nicola's avatar

I’m pleased you like this one, Saira! ✨🤗

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Saira Anwar's avatar

My pleasure! I always love your work and look forward to it ✨️🤗

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Trudi Nicola's avatar

Thank you! 🙏 that means a lot, Saira.🤗

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Saira Anwar's avatar

My pleasure! ✨️🤗

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Old Codger Steve's avatar

Yeah. As you may imagine I might just agree

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Trudi Nicola's avatar

Glad I’m in good company, Steve!

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