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Magpie Monday - A globe for MIni's birthday

Mini will be seven in June, so I am on the lookout for presents for his birthday and just like his brother he is obsessed with geography.



I was delighted when passing the charity shop in the village to find a Globe Lamp.  Even better it works and had been PAT tested.

It is in great condition, so I snapped it up and have popped it away for his birthday.

I am trying not to bring a lot in to the house at the moment as we are saving up for a holiday, but also we are looking at decorating the boys rooms, so I am on the lookout for old fashioned wardrobes and drawers as they have more chance of withstanding the minimads!


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  1. Make do Mum13 May 2013 at 15:56

    I love that it's white not blue, really unusual. It's always nice when something has a practical use too

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  2. Liz Burton13 May 2013 at 16:24

    Its gorgeous! Like Make Do Mum says, its very unusual too. x

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  3. Heather@Tatter and Fray13 May 2013 at 16:31

    I love vintage globes! What a nice find!

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  4. Made for play13 May 2013 at 19:14

    That is fab, Dylan would love this I am so impressed how he has laernt so much from the map on his wall.

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  5. Jumble Tree13 May 2013 at 20:45

    Such a great globe! Found one for my son's birthday a few months ago, but it isn't nearly as lovely as yours.

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  6. @goriami13 May 2013 at 21:25

    Oh lovely what a lovely gift!

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  7. thismumrocks14 May 2013 at 01:25

    I love finding globes. I always look for the countries who have changed their names.

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  8. Melissa14 May 2013 at 15:47

    Great find! I love vintage globes!

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