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jamamcg said:
Oh wow. I didn’t even know you could get your thumb joint replaced. Sounds painful anyway. I hope you recover quickly.
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I didn't know it either! I had the left one done last Oct. They actually want to replace both wrists, problem is, not a common surgery, even among specialists. The thumbs were the worst, and I actually found 2 friends who had them done. It's actually fascinating. They take the bad join out, then take a small piece of tendon out of the back of your hand. They attach screws to each end of the tendon, and screws one end in about 1 in up from the base of the thumb, and the other same height up on the opposite side ( Index finger ) Takes about an hour and it works great. 10 days til stitches come out, then the lobster claw splint for a month til the scar tissue forms. I took all of 2 pain pills. Easy peasy after my spinal fusion!
 
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Nice finds thrifty friends, very cute Coach!

Jama- I love the jacket on you but the model gives me the creeps lol

Thumb joints wow. Very informative. Don’t you just love what modern medicine can do? My husband had a tour of a facility where they use a 3D printer to print human parts (heart valves and such). I know it’s small but it’s growing and soon we will have printed kidneys!! Fascinating!!

On a different note. I want to share my project over the past week. Not for the faint of heart but I know my audience. Us thrift folk have seen it all!

Last week I found a very dingy stained and discolored Hermes scarf $3 especially produced for some financial services firm. It was so gross but I bought it because when universe gives you Hermes you buy it lol. I have been wanting to dye a scarf and this was perfect. I picked a lilac blue color but it didn’t come out as I expected. Still pretty good for an experiment. If I ever dye a scarf again I will pick a lighter color. Here we go, before and after:

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magdalinka said:
Nice finds thrifty friends, very cute Coach!

Jama- I love the jacket on you but the model gives me the creeps lol

Thumb joints wow. Very informative. Don’t you just love what modern medicine can do? My husband had a tour of a facility where they use a 3D printer to print human parts (heart valves and such). I know it’s small but it’s growing and soon we will have printed kidneys!! Fascinating!!

On a different note. I want to share my project over the past week. Not for the faint of heart but I know my audience. Us thrift folk have seen it all!

Last week I found a very dingy stained and discolored Hermes scarf $3 especially produced for some financial services firm. It was so gross but I bought it because when universe gives you Hermes you buy it lol. I have been wanting to dye a scarf and this was perfect. I picked a lilac blue color but it didn’t come out as I expected. Still pretty good for an experiment. If I ever dye a scarf again I will pick a lighter color. Here we go, before and after:

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Oh wow. Love those deep rich colours. I have a Hermes scarf that is stained and has colour runs I may have to give this a shot.
 
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So it's been a minute, but I want to share. I have been lucky with jewelry. There's a silver/ pearl rose necklace, huge black pearl/ silver mixed stone earrings. Black onyx/14kt gold earrings and bracelet; mesh mix stone necklace, Swarovski earrings, Alpaca symbol 18kt/sterling ring, 10kt pearl ring, Tiffany's necklace/ beaded bracelet. The most expensive, the $40 rose necklace.20180506_091120.jpg20180506_091014.jpg

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magdalinka said:
Nice finds thrifty friends, very cute Coach!

Jama- I love the jacket on you but the model gives me the creeps lol

Thumb joints wow. Very informative. Don’t you just love what modern medicine can do? My husband had a tour of a facility where they use a 3D printer to print human parts (heart valves and such). I know it’s small but it’s growing and soon we will have printed kidneys!! Fascinating!!

On a different note. I want to share my project over the past week. Not for the faint of heart but I know my audience. Us thrift folk have seen it all!

Last week I found a very dingy stained and discolored Hermes scarf $3 especially produced for some financial services firm. It was so gross but I bought it because when universe gives you Hermes you buy it lol. I have been wanting to dye a scarf and this was perfect. I picked a lilac blue color but it didn’t come out as I expected. Still pretty good for an experiment. If I ever dye a scarf again I will pick a lighter color. Here we go, before and after:

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Magda, you are a rebel! My hero, great dye job!

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Hello ladies!

I have been inactive for a while but figured I would send and update on my favorite find to date- a 70’s kelly. IMG_2815.jpgIMG_4275.jpg

I sent the bag in for a minor fix of the inside pocket and the spa treatment. I felt so sly knowing I payed less than $2 for it . Shown worn with a 40’s wool skirt and $10 alaia heels.

Lots of other goodies found in the meantime- will make sure to share soon.
 
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Siso said:
Hello ladies!

I have been inactive for a while but figured I would send and update on my favorite find to date- a 70’s kelly. View attachment 4059385View attachment 4059386

I sent the bag in for a minor fix of the inside pocket and the spa treatment. I felt so sly knowing I payed less than $2 for it . Shown worn with a 40’s wool skirt and $10 alaia heels.

Lots of other goodies found in the meantime- will make sure to share soon.
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Nice! Love it for $2, what a deal!
 
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Was thrilled to find this vintage Chesneau in a charity shop during the week. 1980s, I think. Chesneau was a small Irish artisan leather goods maker which went out of business a couple of years ago; he has now set up a new venture in Kenya. Love this bag to bits ... The photo doesn't really do justice to the deep green colour.
 

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Siso said:
Hello ladies!

I have been inactive for a while but figured I would send and update on my favorite find to date- a 70’s kelly. View attachment 4059385View attachment 4059386

I sent the bag in for a minor fix of the inside pocket and the spa treatment. I felt so sly knowing I payed less than $2 for it . Shown worn with a 40’s wool skirt and $10 alaia heels.

Lots of other goodies found in the meantime- will make sure to share soon.
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What on earth! Amazing shopping skills!! Please share the story :O
 
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I had found an Hermes herbag a few months prior to this and I was so excited- even if it is not in the best shape- to have found an Hermes leather good. The best part about Hermes is that the bags are unassuming- when I saw the classic shape of the kelly I was sure it was just a well made mid century bag- only to open it up and see the gold embossed Hermes on the inside flap. Bags were 3 for $5 that day- so it worked out to a bit less than $2. I spent $500 in repair and spa but that’s irrelevant. Now all I need is to find a birkin... just kidding...
 
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Siso said:
I had found an Hermes herbag a few months prior to this and I was so excited- even if it is not in the best shape- to have found an Hermes leather good. The best part about Hermes is that the bags are unassuming- when I saw the classic shape of the kelly I was sure it was just a well made mid century bag- only to open it up and see the gold embossed Hermes on the inside flap. Bags were 3 for $5 that day- so it worked out to a bit less than $2. I spent $500 in repair and spa but that’s irrelevant. Now all I need is to find a birkin... just kidding...
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Congratulations!!! Seriously, where is everyone finding Hermes bags for so cheap and how do I join?? :biggrin:
 
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Siso said:
Hello ladies!

I have been inactive for a while but figured I would send and update on my favorite find to date- a 70’s kelly. View attachment 4059385View attachment 4059386

I sent the bag in for a minor fix of the inside pocket and the spa treatment. I felt so sly knowing I payed less than $2 for it . Shown worn with a 40’s wool skirt and $10 alaia heels.

Lots of other goodies found in the meantime- will make sure to share soon.
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Beautiful! Looking forward to seeing your other finds
 
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