The Table of Tolls sign is so unusual isn’t it? As you say, a real piece of social history. If it’s Irish, I was intrigued that it mentions The Royal Family but then my husband reminded me that Ireland didn’t lose rule by the Throne until 1949.
Yes, those vintage metal planters are great aren’t they and, as you say, so much nicer than plastic. Their soft grey colour is also nicer than terracotta as it blends into the garden and is a lovely foil for herbs and bedding plants.
Really interesting to know that the word mooch in Scotland means scrounge/beg the same as it does the US; I assume the Scots must have taken it there.
I’m so glad you bought the Table of Tolls sign! When I saw it in the first photo (sitting alongside the full length mirror), I thought ‘that’s lovely! - so interesting, a wonderful piece of social history’. I would have wanted it too!
Oh gosh, I wouldn't dare go near! We are still decluttering after moving north from our Edinburgh house of 30 years, and I can't risk introducing anything new. Apart from some metal planters for the garden of course! Those look wonderful, and so much nicer than orange plastic.
Just to say on "mooch", that it Scotland it does still have the meaning "to beg" - often said of dogs sitting fixing you with that stare that wills the food to head their way.
The Table of Tolls sign is so unusual isn’t it? As you say, a real piece of social history. If it’s Irish, I was intrigued that it mentions The Royal Family but then my husband reminded me that Ireland didn’t lose rule by the Throne until 1949.
Yes, those vintage metal planters are great aren’t they and, as you say, so much nicer than plastic. Their soft grey colour is also nicer than terracotta as it blends into the garden and is a lovely foil for herbs and bedding plants.
Really interesting to know that the word mooch in Scotland means scrounge/beg the same as it does the US; I assume the Scots must have taken it there.
I’m so glad you bought the Table of Tolls sign! When I saw it in the first photo (sitting alongside the full length mirror), I thought ‘that’s lovely! - so interesting, a wonderful piece of social history’. I would have wanted it too!
Oh gosh, I wouldn't dare go near! We are still decluttering after moving north from our Edinburgh house of 30 years, and I can't risk introducing anything new. Apart from some metal planters for the garden of course! Those look wonderful, and so much nicer than orange plastic.
Just to say on "mooch", that it Scotland it does still have the meaning "to beg" - often said of dogs sitting fixing you with that stare that wills the food to head their way.