Being born in New Zealand means that my childhood Christmas memories are all summery. So looking at everybody's recent posts from Down Under has made me feel quite nostalgic at this time of year. I was inspired by the work of genius that was Mel's Aussie Christmas pavlova (as featured on her blog Bungalow Bliss), to get out my beautiful vintage tablecloth to share with you. It was a gift from Mr Asparagus Pea a couple of years ago. I had admired it in a vintage shop, but when I went back intending to buy, it was gone. That Christmas I found it wrapped up for me under the tree - clever boy!
It has native flora and fauna…
..as well as depictions of farming, fishing and industry.
I'm not sure how old it is, but I would guess late 60's/early 70's.
My parents emigrated from London to NZ in 1962 (I think?!?).
If I ever decide to have an Australia Day party it would make a good centrepiece.
Just need to find a Kiwi one now to go with it...
Oh, it's lovely, look at all the delightful details. Mr AP did do well! I wonder if an NZ equivalent exists? I'm sure it must do, hope you find one! xxx
ReplyDeleteI've seen them for other countries so they must have been a mass produced thing - NZ must be out there somewhere.
DeleteIt is beautiful! I saw Mel's pav too - it is amazing isn't it! Your cloth is so lovely and even nicer for you that it was your man who bought it for you. I love all the little designs. I hope that one day you find an NZ one. I was born in SA, by the way, so I loved seeing this! xx
ReplyDeleteI think the little cow is my favourite - she looks slightly mournful
DeleteCan I tell you how much I love this Bernice?
ReplyDelete"I LOVE it!!!"
I just have.
Cool - huh? I did a bit of research and it seems it might be a bit earlier than I thought. Made by an Australian company called Semco. I have seen similar maps of the USA though.
DeleteThat is very cool. Isn't is great when our partners know us so well?!
ReplyDeleteYes - he's had training! When I first met him and he said I don't know what to get you for your birthday, I said 'what have you noticed about me?'. He said - 'you haven't got any rubber mats in the footwells of your car'. It's been a bumpy ride!
DeleteWhat an amazing tablecloth, it is truly a work of art and how awesome is your man for squirrelling it away for you like that. And lastly thank you for the shout out, you are too kind. mel x
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