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Crinolinelady

Crinolinelady
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Last Online: January 18, 2018
Birthday: November 20
Country: Australia
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About Me

Hello......I am not good at talking about myself but I am a young! grandmother would you believe of 11 little darling munchkins.

My husband and I are builders (I am a carpenter by trade)and all our four children are married, so we are empty nesters now. I am retired from working on the tools outside and work four days a week at a second hand shop.

I am a country cottage lady and we grow our own vegetables and have fruit trees. I love Antiques and vintage china.(I have had my crinoline lady china on display in the Melbourne museum) My husband and I had a lovely little gift shop for a few years called "the Christmas tree shop" here in Australia, SO I collect vintage christmas decorations too ..........

I adore giving and so this is just so me! to do swaps that is. I love anything old so am happy for vintage pieces to be included in any swap to me. but most of all I enjoy whatever you want to send I have no special wants just enjoying the swap and the great items that may be sent to me. :o)

Favorite Music

Well I truly love "The call of the loons" and any music that was not produced in the last 10 years. lol lol! :o) just kidding!

I do not mind most music if it makes someone happy! then good.

Favorite Movies

I just love silent movies (no I am not that old!) and I love movies that bring out the tissues and they make you feel good!

I very much enjoy the old cowboy movies, and Christmas movies too why I could watch them all year.

I would prefer however to read a great time travel romance book or an Amish story now they are just lovely.

Favorite Television

Antique roadshow...........O! that is a great one. And believe it or not! :o)

I love "this old house" when We can get to see it here in Australia. Our Aussie Television is not that good with only 5 free to air channels. I love Northern exposure, I watch if I am home Oprah, But I must admit I prefer to be on the net and visiting my "blog friends" and them coming over to my blog.

Favorite Crafts

I guess you could say cross stitch but more then me doing it I just love to see other peoples wonderful craft projects and admire their skills.

I am goodish in the garden,

I am fair at decorating,

I have just started to do a swing tag or two in the old world style so I would adore anything to add to those - any little treasure to add to the tags would be a fun thing to receive.

BUT! I just love to collect vintage and country pieces and as we live in an old world cottage I guess that could be a craft (well kinda!) You can find me any week hunting for vintage or old pieces when I can in second hand (junk or thrift) shops or at garage sales (yard sales) you just never know when you may find "that special treasure" you just must have!

I love!! & I adore!!

Now this is strange me adding this to my profile but many ask me what do you want? what would you like?

well I guess I will say a little more about my loves....... I love & I adore Vintage! Vintage! & more Vintage!

You could go to any thrift store or or second hand shop and buy me anything for the kitchen, for any room infact and I would be over the moon with happiness.

I adore cloth servettes, table cloths, dish cloths, cookie cutters, and just about anything that was in a kitchen in the 1930-1950s.....truly anything as I said Any old thing! (smiles)

I also love the smell of Christmas, Christmas room sprays, Christmas candles and Christmas anything......My husband and I have so many vintage christmas decorations AND the whole village (well almost) of New England dept.56 and our 11 grand children love to see it set up they watch the lights in the houses twinkle and the snow shine every Christmas.

So what DO I LOVE? its VINTAGE ANYTHING & VINTAGE CHRISTMAS ANYTHING.

There that was easy..........O! I also love the normal things like Any teas, Any soaps, and lip gloss and ANY CHOCOLATES. Anything really!!

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Comment: Thank you so much Lee-ann! Your card was absolutely lovely and I really enjoyed getting a glimpse into your life. Such a pretty card, too. We have indeed had some fairly chilly weather over here and it is difficult to even imagine the temperatures you reach in Australia. How wonderful that you grow your own vegetables and so can enjoy the summer rain! I sincerely hope you and your loved ones are in good health and get to enjoy the rest of the summer. All the best!
SanVHM rated for letter and small items swap on Feb 26, 2015
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Comment: If I could give more hearts I would, thank you so so so much for your amazing package and lovely letter, so great to read how you live and what you do and you are a happy (grand)mum! That what life about, being happy! Loved all those amazing gifts. Again thx!! Have a great day too!! San
RachaelStella rated for letter and small items swap on Feb 25, 2015
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Comment: Everything is absolutely lovely, and I loved reading the letter. :)
Markybay rated for Tea Heaven ~NEWBIE friendly~ on Feb 14, 2015
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Comment: Thank you for the package! I'm excited to try this strong tea from Australia! I also love the extras, thank you so much!
Response: you are very welcome, glad it arrived safely to you. hugs from Australia.
CINDYAC rated for Vintage button swap on Jan 16, 2012
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Comment: Thank you for the beautiful package!!!
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Comment: Thank you so much for the beautiful Australia card, your note, and the lovely gift. Wish I could give you more hearts! Happy Holidays!
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Comment: Thank you so very much for the beautiful card and I loooove the coin purse with coins and the magnet. How very generous of you. What a wonderful surprise! Did you make the coin purse yourself? Happy holidays to you!
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Comment: Oh my gosh what a wonderful box of Christmas candy I was sent! I love every piece, especially the Australia themed ones! You sent such a variety, I love them all! Thank you also for the many, many bonuses! No expense was spared on postage either! Everyone should know what a fantastic swapper you are! All of you thought and effort putting this box together did not go unappreciated. I hope you have a wonderful holiday!
Response: Leezy your comments were wonderful and I thank you from the bottom of my heart. I am just so pleased the parcel arrived safe and in "eating order" we had a small heatwave here when I sent it so worried a little...now it is cold again. hugs to you both, enjoy your candy we call them (lollies) and I will be intouch after christmas and yes lets swap again. "merry christmas" Lee-Ann
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Comment: Ho Ho Ho ... you've made my day!!! What a lovely surprises and cute card you've sent to me!!! if possible I gave you three hearts Γ’β„’Β₯Γ’β„’Β₯Γ’β„’Β₯
Response: thank you so much for my lovely heart, I enjoyed sending to you for christmas. so "Happy holidays" Lee-Ann
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Comment: Thank you so much! Loved the card, and the holiday CD. Have a wonderful holiday!
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Comment: Thanks a bunch :) Happy holidays!
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Comment: Cheers for the tasty recipe :) Best wishes from a Wintery UK (was snowy all last week) :P xxx
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Comment: Thank you so very much for the pretty card and the unexpected yet very much appreciated gifts enclosed! The bookmark is very "Christmas-y" . What part of the USA did you visit of your trips here? I'd love to make it to Australia someday...Oh to dream. Merry Christmas Lee-Ann & have a Happy New Year!
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Comment: Wow..... you've been to New Hampshire.... and thank you so much for thinking it is so beautiful here... I agree... with you, but I think your part of the world is also beautiful... I've been to Mt Victoria, Happy Holidays... Pat
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Comment: thank you so much for the cute card holiday cd and pretty flowers my granmother was orginally from australia:)
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Comment: Thank you for the card & bookmark~ :)
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Comment: Thank-you so very much for the cute card and Christmas music CD...can't wait to listen to it! Happy Holidays!
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Comment: So lovely! can't wait to try the cake recipe! Love Kate
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Comment: Lee-ann, oh my goodness thank you so much for all the wonderful goodies you sent! I feel so very spoiled! Any one that has you as a swap partner is lucky indeed. I cannot wait to get started on the book and my daughter and husband started enjoying the candy as soon as I opened the package. :) I hope that you and your family have a merry Christmas and happy New Year.
Response: Thank you for your very kind comments I am just so pleased the parcel arrived before christmas and that you will enjoy the chocolates and book over the chrstmas season......merry christmas to you and your family dear new blog friend. Lee-ann in Australia
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Comment: Hi dear Lee-Ann - Thank you soooo much for the lovely parcel you send us. My kids LOVE the "kokodil" and the "kolabÀr". I love the clothpattern - and sure - the magazines you send me :) I would love to send you a picture of Leonie & David with *your* animals :) Please send me your mailadress!!! THANK YOU SOO MUCH
Response: I am thrilled that your parcel arrived and that you have enjoyed everything in the parcel.........I am also pleased your children loved the "Aussie Animals" I will send you my email and would love a photo. hugs from a new swap friend. Lee-Ann

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Comments

mapps on Mar 14, 2012:

I am absolutely overwhelmed by your extraordinary generosity. Thank you ever so much for the amazing collection of buttons, the adorable pouch and lovely bracelet. I will treasure it all!

mapps on Jan 6, 2012:

I really appreciate your offer to angel the Vintage Button Swap as needed. To date, I have not received anything from my partner. I do see that she is still marked unsent. Sigh...

bookworm02 on Nov 20, 2011:

please dont forget to post your christmas cards for the CHRISTMAS CARD SWAP ALL AROUND THE WORLD last date is 21st november. MERRY CHRISTMAS XX

leecytx on Feb 8, 2011:

hi, i saw a comment you had on @jennygee s page about her canceling a swap. which swap? tell me about it --maybe i can host similar swap for you... :)
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smokeandmirrors on Dec 31, 2010:

Hi, i thought you might be interested in joining the Australian Round Robin Group

If you're interested just click to join and follow the instructions on the Info page. :-) Hope to see you there!

smokeandmirrors on Dec 31, 2010:

Hi, i thought you might be interested in joining the Australian Round Robin Group

If you're interested just click to join and follow the instructions on the Info page. :-) Hope to see you there!

marliese on Oct 11, 2009:

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Thank you for joining vintage book page swap #1!

CandyGirl on May 7, 2009:

WTA #8 going on now in the Hot chocolate Addicts group, come join us!

Skye2006 on Apr 25, 2009:

Hello/Hola/Bon jour

Mabuhay! I am inviting you to join Show Your Capital City Postcard Swap (Outside US)

http://www.swap-bot.com/swap/show/35928

Thank you very much!

thedragonfly on Feb 11, 2009:

You are the greatest! I enjoyed your swap so much...hugs!

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