tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2698879802773566105.post6978056787778224260..comments2024-03-27T03:05:39.115-07:00Comments on dottie angel: for the love of ercol...dottie angelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09935619132467255438noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2698879802773566105.post-12984500245141322842010-10-28T12:16:14.666-07:002010-10-28T12:16:14.666-07:00I just bought the same table at an auction in NE E...I just bought the same table at an auction in NE England. I was wondering why it looked so familiar and it's because I saw it here. Here's to great bargains and lovely design!Spotted Sparrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00029334702557471205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2698879802773566105.post-65597281333985319262010-10-25T06:33:02.509-07:002010-10-25T06:33:02.509-07:00Perhaps the thread on your slippers acted as a tal...Perhaps the thread on your slippers acted as a talisman for your safe journey. Congrats on facing your fears and your lovely reward! I am 41 and still don't have a license.I am trying to overcome my driving fear and finally take lessons (maybe).Kristinehttp://www.mysweetcheaplife.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2698879802773566105.post-44527323289687115892010-10-21T17:37:26.167-07:002010-10-21T17:37:26.167-07:00love this image.love this image.Pergolinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07899489830805024578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2698879802773566105.post-82153713451569897202010-10-14T14:57:00.368-07:002010-10-14T14:57:00.368-07:00fran, it was not me but Carlos!
and Edward,
how w...fran, it was not me but Carlos!<br /><br />and Edward,<br />how wonderful you should visit my little shiny place, thank you for all the ercol info and i am thinking just knowing the history of the pieces makes them even more special :)<br />i also promise to be braver in the future, you are quite right, driving stateside is a walk in the park compared to paris or milan.<br />not that i have been to milan, but i have a grand imagination and it is serving me well with thoughts of driving in europe :)<br /><br />silverpebble, i am sorry you feel little sad about your granny but hopefully thinking about her and her ercol table can bring back lovely memories to warm your heart :)dottie angelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09935619132467255438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2698879802773566105.post-59818670052088809282010-10-14T13:29:43.453-07:002010-10-14T13:29:43.453-07:003 things -
1. i don't know if anyone else me...3 things - <br />1. i don't know if anyone else mentioned this as i cannot be arsed to read 36 comments, but i believe it may be illegal to take photographs whilst driving down the freeway. <br /><br />2. how much do i love that bedraggled bit of thread on your slipper? it just about says it all.<br /><br />3. why did you not also come back with that rose & crown sign? perfect for a brit abroad such as yourself m'lady.Francescahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08954827534874460662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2698879802773566105.post-58306746314457626242010-10-14T12:36:58.004-07:002010-10-14T12:36:58.004-07:00Tif, my Granny had that Ercol table. I miss her (a...Tif, my Granny had that Ercol table. I miss her (and the table). That picture has made me a little sad.<br /><br />I could make you a little silver medal for chic-seeking bravery.silverpebblehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01456289271322986540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2698879802773566105.post-90189745230811027382010-10-14T12:20:04.630-07:002010-10-14T12:20:04.630-07:00So brave of you! And worth it too, that table is ...So brave of you! And worth it too, that table is perfect! :)Kristenhttp://www.cozymadethings.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2698879802773566105.post-38968597816088139962010-10-14T12:03:58.228-07:002010-10-14T12:03:58.228-07:00you know we still exist! ercol is alive and kickin...you know we still exist! ercol is alive and kicking and still makes lovely furniture. my grandfather started the company in1920 and we are still family owned and managed. we moved in 2002 into brand new 160,000 square feet factory quite close to the old one. i live in Oxford in the UK but i drive on all the roads in the US! it really is no problem, we get our elm and oak from Minnesota and my son lives in SF, so i'm a regular visitor to the States. you should try driving in Paris and MIlan, they are scary! Edward Tadros www.ercol.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00884402378230248911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2698879802773566105.post-6839276120002773602010-10-14T12:02:19.607-07:002010-10-14T12:02:19.607-07:00ps. i see there are many vintage ercol lovers amon...ps. i see there are many vintage ercol lovers amongst us, how spiffy to think we are all enjoying their granny chic loveliness in our own nests :)dottie angelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09935619132467255438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2698879802773566105.post-72882008909187167662010-10-14T12:00:00.577-07:002010-10-14T12:00:00.577-07:00my dearest dearie readers! you have me positively ...my dearest dearie readers! you have me positively beaming, for indeed when i wrote this post, i feared my fretting of city and freeway driving would appear most trivial. but no! i am not alone, and you have made me feel it was okay to be proud of my big step. i know for some it may seem a really lame thing to fret about, but for me and obviously so many others it is quite real...<br /><br />thank you blair and vickie! you know we should really meet up, perhaps a thrift store adventure together would be grand :)<br /><br />pinecone! i love your words 'big girl panties strapped on'. for indeed that is what it feels like :)<br /><br />and my dear dotpebbles, i am so delighted to hear about those lovely machines have names. what a brilliant school! and i love how your son already knows they have different personalities... gosh doesn't that just warm the heart of any crafter around the globe :)dottie angelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09935619132467255438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2698879802773566105.post-55829465147755674672010-10-14T11:38:36.026-07:002010-10-14T11:38:36.026-07:00Sometimes things that shouldn't frighten us do...Sometimes things that shouldn't frighten us do, and we get cross with ourselves at being nervous. You did the best thing and faced it. It will probably feel the same next time, but the time after that it will feel better.Cissiehttp://www.cissiesvintageknitwear.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2698879802773566105.post-54804045137712528582010-10-14T11:26:36.470-07:002010-10-14T11:26:36.470-07:00Welldone you! I too love vintage Ercol - I have a ...Welldone you! I too love vintage Ercol - I have a similar coffee table but it has little extensions on each end (lift up flaps) and 2 extra legs that slide in and out to hold up the flaps - it's quite unusual but I love it!Dihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16560665846881421679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2698879802773566105.post-43630579833663851252010-10-14T10:53:18.626-07:002010-10-14T10:53:18.626-07:00how absolutely brave! and what a reward! i am so s...how absolutely brave! and what a reward! i am so scared of driving, i never even got the nerve up to getting a driver´s license. i absolutely die in the passenger seat already, i really admire you - and you were all by yourself!! hope to see more store-pics soon, xo, jo (from germany)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2698879802773566105.post-70601526736278925042010-10-14T10:47:02.885-07:002010-10-14T10:47:02.885-07:00Dear Tif
I truly felt for you navigating into un...Dear Tif<br /><br /> I truly felt for you navigating into unknown territory. Had I known I would have gladly offered my services to you as your driver for the day.....when I first moved to Seattle I used to just go out and drive until I got lost to see if I could find my way home. I eventually did and at the same time gained a pretty good knowledge of how to get just about anywhere - including downtown....and I think I am also the only person who also does the speed limit!!!! <br /> For future adventures, I am at your service.<br /><br />Vickie in SeattleVickiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04213178466588486861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2698879802773566105.post-61602826581949750932010-10-14T09:56:43.618-07:002010-10-14T09:56:43.618-07:00Hunting and gathering of the utmost kind!
A wonder...Hunting and gathering of the utmost kind!<br />A wonderful post; and love the picture of shoes-with-thread...bchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06111344588017209543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2698879802773566105.post-88071376464724824152010-10-14T09:50:40.629-07:002010-10-14T09:50:40.629-07:00You are so funny... I am very happy that you brave...You are so funny... I am very happy that you braved the drive and brought home your treasure.<br /><br />Perhaps next time it will be that much easier??Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04232374802974281569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2698879802773566105.post-28505783628402857172010-10-14T08:32:09.773-07:002010-10-14T08:32:09.773-07:00This really had me smiling. I live in Gig Harbor....This really had me smiling. I live in Gig Harbor...and definitely know what you mean about heading to Seattle... or driving to places that are crazy busy and unfamiliar. I really have to strap my big girl panties on!<br /><br />I'm glad you got your treasure!<br /><br />AshlynPineconehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12615735608714752409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2698879802773566105.post-42408514552479411972010-10-14T08:22:56.155-07:002010-10-14T08:22:56.155-07:00Bravo Tif! I am giving you a standing ovation for...Bravo Tif! I am giving you a standing ovation for a job well done. Oh, what the call of an exceptional treasure can inspire!Lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01156180100389224114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2698879802773566105.post-26392331865227453552010-10-14T08:15:44.966-07:002010-10-14T08:15:44.966-07:00I know that antique store! :)
I'm so proud o...I know that antique store! :)<br /><br />I'm so proud of you! And your table is perfect in your lovely shed. Thanks for inspiring us to bravely go after such treasures!Kristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03492959318369720305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2698879802773566105.post-76182070038279945372010-10-14T07:39:54.393-07:002010-10-14T07:39:54.393-07:00Tif, I should give you my number, for your next ve...Tif, I should give you my number, for your next venture into the city. I would be more than happy to meet you at "the border" and help you navigate in. Because I don't think gleeful gasps should go unaided : D<br /><br />Its a beauty!blairhttp://www.blairpeter.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2698879802773566105.post-21701882704525374712010-10-14T07:33:07.940-07:002010-10-14T07:33:07.940-07:00Well done!
So worth the daunting travel.
Lovely ho...Well done!<br />So worth the daunting travel.<br />Lovely how she looks like she'd always been there.<br />An Appeltaartkiss, GuusjeGuusjehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10029112799104302695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2698879802773566105.post-9642651363668149412010-10-14T06:53:51.301-07:002010-10-14T06:53:51.301-07:00You lucky lady!
Congrats on the big adventure :) ...You lucky lady!<br />Congrats on the big adventure :) (I would have been just as frightened - I'm such a chicken!!)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2698879802773566105.post-68168811834278737872010-10-14T05:53:00.801-07:002010-10-14T05:53:00.801-07:00I have Ercol rocker in our garage which is getting...I have Ercol rocker in our garage which is getting a little damp round the edges; I put it there because it needs recovering but haven't gotten round to it. It's a beauty of a chair and so-o-o comfy. Must do more than think.Greedy Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06760747140075972452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2698879802773566105.post-76174408817663854912010-10-14T04:51:07.276-07:002010-10-14T04:51:07.276-07:00...you know, something really interesting yet curi......you know, something really interesting yet curious relating to the post before this one - you are too fast for me - my son's school has given names to each of their sewing machines too, and he (my son) says each one also has its own temperament (eighth attempt at spelling that word!). I think you've started something!Claire Garlandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03062346360077051549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2698879802773566105.post-13919419461109973002010-10-14T04:28:49.943-07:002010-10-14T04:28:49.943-07:00well congrats. i am with you though. i am 34 and i...well congrats. i am with you though. i am 34 and i can't stand to drive in the big city. to top it off i drive a big diesel long bed pick up truck. try driving that on some of those city roads and freeways! completely nerve racking! glad you faced your fears and got that gorgeous little table!britthttp://sneezerville.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.com