KITCHEN THINGS

Some Ephemera Clips bought from The Society Inc. 

with this lovely girl ......

I'm sure they will have many uses .... 

they are just hanging here for the time being .....

(I loved Dee's use for them here)

a lovely old enamel container bought from an

 op shop .....

I love anything in blue and white enamel ......

 a little kitchen view ....

(with afternoon sunlight)

...... and the start of our spring herbs and salad greens

which will eventually make their way into the kitchen

(the wire is because we have some very greedy bush turkeys in our backyard !!!)

EMPTY (DREAM) SPACE

I am really liking this empty space .....

..... can you just imagine moving in and decorating it

..... oh my, the fun that could be had !!!

sorry not sure where I found this

THE TWO OF US

So lovely to open the weekend magazine and see two of my favorite people, Morris and Adam of Perkal Bros bootmakers in Surry Hills .....

although I'm not lucky enough to have had anything made by the brothers we have had many a boot, shoe and even bags repaired by them ....

I love ringing the front door bell of their store, waiting for Morris to greet you with a kiss and a hug, and being led into the workshop breathing in the intoxicating smell of leather, shoe polish .... 

and history (entering the workshop is like being transported back in time) 

Although I knew bits and pieces about the brothers, they were born in Poland, have worked alongside each other in their business for 64 years, are both in their 90's and have never spoken a harsh word to each other, I didn't actually know their "story" .....

so it was wonderful to read this article in Good Weekend magazine ....

such a sad, happy and ultimately beautiful story of two very special brothers ....

.... and their very special store.

photos via  here and here