Bluebird of Happiness
Couldn't resist one last visit to the charity shops before the long weekend closure, and wow - was I lucky? Oh yes indeedy! Found this little beauty. Its a lovely little milk jug with a bluebird on it.
Made in England by Grindley it is marked "The Victory".
Doing some research I discovered that the bluebird symbolises happiness, cheerfulness, prosperity, hearth and home and lots of other positive qualities. What a wonderful symbol as we approach a new year.
Many sailors have bluebird tattoos - you can read all about the symbolism of that here - its really interesting.
Treated myself to a few other little (new) bits and pieces too -
A lovely little tea cabinet.
And a chicken to add to my collection.
Oh well, that's my Christmas money spent - but I'm very happy!
Hope you've spotted some pretty things recently.
Love, Liz
I'm joining The Thrifty Groove for Thrifty Things Friday.
Comments
The bluebird jug is charming, will you use it or just display the jug? I am off to read about symbolism.♥
Glad you enjoyed the video, best wishes for the New Year Liz........let's hope there's many other thrifty finds waiting for us in 2012. xx
Money well spent!
I am your newest follower..I could not resist since you are in Scotland. My family castle is in Fintry! ...well of course we left it in about 1640. tee hee
have A Happy New Year and thanks for coming over to my blog with your good comments
Janice
Happy New Year!!!
Most of the charity shops here are closed until next week - I am champing at the bit to get out and find some pretty things...need a bit of a CS fix. :)
'The bluebird of happiness long since flown from his life, Ned is visited by the chicken of depression.'
When I was around seven I had a blue bird ring and matching earings. They were all the rage and I loved them.
I hope all the lovely things represented by your blue bird are yours in 2012 x
Wishing you a wonderful New Year and a year full of happiness, good health and all things wonderful, Tam x
Happy New year Liz, thank you for all your lovely comments over the past year, wishing you lots of love and happiness :-) xx
Hope you find lots of lovely bargains in 2012.
A very Happy New Year to you! :0)
Liz
Wonder what colour eggs it lays, polka dotted ones?
Sweet tea cabinet too, you have certainly spent your money on some lovely things..........
All the very best for 2012 and thanks for visiting my blog and saying 'hi' during 2011......
Claire :}
Madison xxx