tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2390135910400025884.post223752754351017356..comments2024-03-19T15:57:08.633+10:00Comments on Fun and VJs: Orange blanketbrismodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18169335258762403261noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2390135910400025884.post-78410359052932600402012-05-23T20:47:52.063+10:002012-05-23T20:47:52.063+10:00...and auto-corrected 'lavs' to 'labs&......and auto-corrected 'lavs' to 'labs'. These bossy bloody computers!PP@pimpmybricks.wordpress.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00234751832790681959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2390135910400025884.post-85413141070120663492012-05-23T20:46:33.187+10:002012-05-23T20:46:33.187+10:00People would use public labs but turn their noses ...People would use public labs but turn their noses up at secondhand blankets? It's the fabbiest orange (my computer auto-corrected that to 'flabbiest' but it lies) and it looks most jolly excellent with the pillowcases.PP@pimpmybricks.wordpress.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00234751832790681959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2390135910400025884.post-55262768196671175292012-05-21T22:39:56.821+10:002012-05-21T22:39:56.821+10:00I LOVE the orange blanket. Such a perfect colour. ...I LOVE the orange blanket. Such a perfect colour. And, when you think about it, we all use HEAVILY used sheets in hotels (even those folks who shell out major bucks for 5 star places) so we've ALL slept under used bedding, some just paid more for it ;) It looks great and wool is so fabulous, what a good buy!Tanya from Dans le Lakehousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04380013339154808400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2390135910400025884.post-16971578331302769812012-05-21T18:44:46.361+10:002012-05-21T18:44:46.361+10:00What does Son number one make of the Orange? I am ...What does Son number one make of the Orange? I am imagining eye rolling and sarcastic comments but maybe it only applies to outdoor orange things...I think it is wonderful but I did like that old army one you had too. xxx Katherinethe old boathousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09095421473237572556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2390135910400025884.post-30201892872201664052012-05-21T12:14:54.536+10:002012-05-21T12:14:54.536+10:00I love it - what a great match for your Orla Kiely...I love it - what a great match for your Orla Kiely linen xxeast of hudsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214162475253263117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2390135910400025884.post-13539555541467140012012-05-20T22:12:48.763+10:002012-05-20T22:12:48.763+10:00It seems I am the only one wanting to make crass c...It seems I am the only one wanting to make crass comments involving horizontal tangerine tango dancing. Love it love it love it. And if it can go through a hot wash unscathed it is always welcome at my place. melxBungalowgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03591099131301027446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2390135910400025884.post-58500750537546469262012-05-20T21:25:57.405+10:002012-05-20T21:25:57.405+10:00we have several - inherited :) and we put them to ...we have several - inherited :) and we put them to good use - best le xoxLe https://www.blogger.com/profile/02512019595616824067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2390135910400025884.post-17689156079873675432012-05-20T21:02:21.606+10:002012-05-20T21:02:21.606+10:00I was wondering if it has been unusually cold in B...I was wondering if it has been unusually cold in Brisbane for this time of year...I would have thought the 9-22 days were more common in July than now...Alanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13394483967581635050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2390135910400025884.post-25379716586052004092012-05-20T20:56:56.129+10:002012-05-20T20:56:56.129+10:00Love it! I don't have a problem with anything...Love it! I don't have a problem with anything second hand, if it can be washed or sterilised. I love old books, but they can't be smelly or stained.<br /><br />TDM xxThe Distressed Motherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14878371211708477939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2390135910400025884.post-74085264363523048622012-05-20T19:47:27.971+10:002012-05-20T19:47:27.971+10:00Am loving orange too ATM. The quality of a vintage...Am loving orange too ATM. The quality of a vintage blanket will defn be better that new! Professionally cleaned of course!<br />x KLKLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14763689950705543241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2390135910400025884.post-4148368523328420822012-05-20T17:56:06.120+10:002012-05-20T17:56:06.120+10:00A perfect encompaniment to orla!A perfect encompaniment to orla!Pippahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07615558574770342802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2390135910400025884.post-83971279631596039662012-05-20T14:16:07.921+10:002012-05-20T14:16:07.921+10:00My favourite woolly blanket is a Dutch one we foun...My favourite woolly blanket is a Dutch one we found in an English oppy. The label is getting old and faded but the blanket is as soft and sturdy as ever. As long as they are clean, I love that they came from a time when things were made with care to last longer.anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11433701550878013807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2390135910400025884.post-91939563484609798022012-05-20T13:49:09.854+10:002012-05-20T13:49:09.854+10:00Older stuff was always made with quality first. Lo...Older stuff was always made with quality first. Love the colour, especially with the blue. xxMrs Wooghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13272090974052486539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2390135910400025884.post-68639007553711253142012-05-20T12:57:51.920+10:002012-05-20T12:57:51.920+10:00The older ones are ALWAYS best! and buying somethi...The older ones are ALWAYS best! and buying something like a pure wool blanket from an op shop is fine as far as I'm concerned.<br />Like you say it just needs an airing and a quick wash...nothing to it.<br />Down here they won't take blankets at op-shops. You have to take them to the animal shelters, at least that's the case at 2 op-shops I've been to.Melbourne Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00512877501524848674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2390135910400025884.post-31365211120524454852012-05-20T12:40:54.490+10:002012-05-20T12:40:54.490+10:00What a lovely cheerful colour to wake up to..i lik...What a lovely cheerful colour to wake up to..i like the sea greens and grey pillowcase and sheet that you have contrasted it with too. Last year i made myself some orange pillowcases just 'cos i thought they'd be great to wake up with as well. They are now my favourite ones to use.Naturally Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15999271127735997770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2390135910400025884.post-31608725429492029082012-05-20T09:44:50.991+10:002012-05-20T09:44:50.991+10:00the oldies are the best. we have a couple here, th...the oldies are the best. we have a couple here, that will never get thrown out.<br /><br />v. jealous of your score though, that is seriously the most perfect orange isnt it.<br /><br />And im with Jane 'chilly'?!<br /><br />xxxjules @ The Diversion Projecthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18261889891875232983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2390135910400025884.post-90277849101745452712012-05-20T09:17:43.349+10:002012-05-20T09:17:43.349+10:00Great colour. I hear you re blanket quality. We ha...Great colour. I hear you re blanket quality. We have some old yachting blankets ( and no I don't know what a yachting blanket is ) and it is thick and warm and heavy nothing like a Target blanket. <br /><br />Loved your intro comment 'getting chilly in Brisbane..' ha ha don't make me laugh. XoxoJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02475155333546477042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2390135910400025884.post-18221994782396380872012-05-20T00:24:41.212+10:002012-05-20T00:24:41.212+10:00Lovely blanket. Does anyone iron pillow slips any...Lovely blanket. Does anyone iron pillow slips anymore???Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13872411319194316039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2390135910400025884.post-21843802959588716582012-05-19T21:32:37.625+10:002012-05-19T21:32:37.625+10:00I still have sheets in perfect condition that were...I still have sheets in perfect condition that were my Mums and went on my bed as a kid. I'm 36 now and they're on my daughters bed. The older linen and blankets seem to be such amazing quality!<br />TrishAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2390135910400025884.post-92124828320149029522012-05-19T20:32:30.051+10:002012-05-19T20:32:30.051+10:00Hello,
I am a new reader who found you through Ka...Hello, <br />I am a new reader who found you through Katrina Chambers blog. <br />Love your orange blanket & my Jason to would be horrified if he new I brought a blanket from a 2nd hand shop. Me however would just see it as a BARGIN!<br />I look forward to following your blogs<br />Pen xDesigned by penny paid by Jasonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03017008946105225271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2390135910400025884.post-66514891606661039772012-05-19T20:18:15.985+10:002012-05-19T20:18:15.985+10:00Lovely colour, you are right they don't make t...Lovely colour, you are right they don't make them like they used to. I am afraid we would freeze with only a sheet and a blanket, we need an extra warm doona with vintage eidies on the top!A Treasured Pasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16230337923349344258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2390135910400025884.post-18017003629495433472012-05-19T19:47:51.070+10:002012-05-19T19:47:51.070+10:00A few of my parents old woollen Onkaparinga blanke...A few of my parents old woollen Onkaparinga blankets reside in our linen press. <br />Mind you I don't haul them out very often but they're too good to toss.<br />xxAnnie ~ Red Roses and Crystalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02054762115763930358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2390135910400025884.post-57241226921160125902012-05-19T19:02:14.144+10:002012-05-19T19:02:14.144+10:00Love the blanket and the Orla Kiely pillow cases i...Love the blanket and the Orla Kiely pillow cases in their (unironed) glory. <br />Looks lovely. FxFionahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17891827232542844719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2390135910400025884.post-30077169396145512202012-05-19T18:44:16.933+10:002012-05-19T18:44:16.933+10:00We have a bunch of op shop blankets. Probably clea...We have a bunch of op shop blankets. Probably cleaner than the bedding you sleep in when you go to a hotel - the blankets only had one owner prior! I love the colour.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05305924750586655358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2390135910400025884.post-27201614225135661702012-05-19T18:38:02.488+10:002012-05-19T18:38:02.488+10:00Hello:
We see absolutely nothing wrong with buying...Hello:<br />We see absolutely nothing wrong with buying second hand bedding. And, as in the case of this blanket, the quality may well be superior to new - certainly at less money.<br /><br />Kellemes hétvégét.Jane and Lance Hattatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16831890261259302647noreply@blogger.com