a post for Mum

10 Rules

1. When in doubt, don't throw it out
2. Rust is a variation of red; red is always an acceptable colour
3. Never be the early bird at a yard sale. The real possibilities are in the rubble
4. Never sell among yourselves; trade only
5. Broken? All the better. Imperfect is perfect
6. Don't look at it for what it is, but what for it could be
7. It's about the EUREKA! moment, not the thing itself
8. Make the recycling bin your first stop for art supplies
9. Hunt, find and tell
10. Never worry about how to get it home; just get it.

(this is from The Salvage Sisters, recently borrowed from the library)

Especially loving this book too



taken from this book of children's poems is this little traditional gem;


My love for you

I know you little,
I love you lots
My love for you would fill ten pots,
Fifteen buckets,
Sixteen cans,
Three teacups
And four dishpans