This week has been a haze of delightful guests, eating out and lunch dates. No complaints here.
To add to the fun I picked up this very cute old school desk for Ewan in my favourite browsing spot. I was looking for admiralty charts of West Cork which a friend had spotted for me. Unfortunately, the charts were sold but this little set was waiting for me.
raleigh, made in ireland, school desk
made in ireland, school desk, vintage school desk
I realise that Ewan is only one but you’re never too young for a good dose of education.
Plus playing peek a boo with the lid never gets old:)
I was in search of a copy book with the map of Ireland in the back. You know the way you buy a new desk then you want to buy it accessories!
Alas, it seems the world of copy books has moved on since my day. I rejected the new snazzy copy books and I happily settled for a Peter and Jane book from the flea market instead.
I’m pretty sure the desk feels more at home now that it houses some retro books. I’m sharing this week with We Call it Junkin and A Living Space, Sir Thrift Alot and Me and My Shadow!
vintage Peter and Jane books
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that’s a corking find! really nice the way it has aged, love the warm woodgrain and powderblue legs. lucky Ewan and lucky you! i would have bought it too. it doesn’t make sense to pass up a good find that’s probably not going to come your way again ever or for god knows how long, even if it’s a bit of a longshot purchase for a kid – that’s my philosophy 🙂
here here:)
That desk is stunning! I was always on the lookout for something like that when my boys were younger but never found one, love that it’s made in Ireland too. I remember the copy books you’re talking about, maybe you could find some vintage Siamsa or Sonas annuals 🙂
I don’t remember Siamsa, maybe if I saw it the memories would come flooding back:)
What a great treasure to find! It’s sure to bring many hours of fun and can be filled with all kinds of craft items in one place to keep little fingers busy! Rosie @ The Magic Hutch
That sounds like a plan, I can’t wait to get crafting with him!!!!
Take from the mom of two middle-schoolers, Ann Marie, Ewan will have grown into it before you know it’s happened! Great find! Thank you for sharing at the History & Home link party – Dawn, We Call It Junkin.com
Thanks Dawn:)