Vintage Christmas

Its coming up fast, Christmas that is, so I have decided to list a few vintage goodies from my Christmas collection in my ebay store.

 

 

 

 

I've got more to come too as I ran out of time to list them all tonight so do check back to my ebay store if you have a spare moment!

Crikey not many spare moments around here currently, am run off my feet lately with end of year goings on, how is everyone else coping?

Hope I can find the time to put our tree up soon, I finally got my 7 foot Chrissy Tree last year and have bought her a new Christmas "skirt" this year so cant wait to try it on the tree!!

Treasure hunt Saturday.....

Beautiful day to go treasure hunting, junking, garage saleing, what ever label fits but its the best fun!!

You get to meet some lovely people in your travels, some grumpy, but most just gorgeous and up for a chat.

Heres a selection of my finds today

This sweet little cupboard had already been stripped of its original purple paint thanks to the lovely lady who sold it to me for only $10! She was moving house and just wanted it gone.

My husband asked me what colour am I going to paint it, I immediately thought white or my specially mixed french grey but now I am looking at the wood and loving its raw grained look so I am thinking of just rubbing in some bees wax and adding some crystal knobs. What do you think?

Oh and I have to nail the back panel back on too, all the parts came with it.

Also found this gorgeous scrolly metal chair. I just love these as they have such an opulent look. See what I mean, I just love so many different time worn styles!!!

And this beautiful lithograph I bought from my good friend Daphnes shop Tangerine Vintage Store

I just adore everything about this picture, now just have to find the right place for it. Am now in search for more by this artist from the 1920's.

How did everyone else go with their flea market finds??

Busy painting

You know it always amazes me that just when I think I am going in one direction with decorating this house I end up going back to another.

Case in point;

Yesterday I found this gorgeous little trolley at an opp shop, it has a few things I love, mint green, a slight industrial feel to it,  its useful and it was cheap. What a combo!

But heres the thing, I am trying to move away a bit from the pastels but before I know it I'm back there again, cause, lets face it, it looks so darn cute!

I went through my rather extensive quilt collection and found two matching quilts in mint green and pink to go underneath and they look made for this very trolley.

Or maybe one of my favourite fabric breakfast trays on top.

I guess this little trolley isnt going to make it to my ebay store after all..........

And this favourite drop side table of mine, my husband found it unloved on the side of a road and brought it home for me. The colour is a French Grey which is a colour I had mixed especially from an anitque cutlery trug whose orignal chippy colour I just loved. I think it came up ok.

Shows off the white vintage urns beautifully.

So of course you know how it goes, bring home a piece of furniture and you start re-arranging.

Put my little Barbola mirror collection together on a different sideboard (yes its white!)

Put out my latest Murano glass piece, found this way out in Country Victoria in a small town you would never expect to find it. Of couse I nearly tripped over myself, they are not easy to find!

Just adore Murano glass, the more classic style that is...

And finally I found that very elusive item I have been after for a while.

An antique Armoire.

Finally an original 1800's piece of walnut furniture appeared with full mirror door, carvings and a secret drawer and I made my move. I've been waiting a while, some of those reproduction pieces are lovely but I wanted an original old piece so have been waiting patiently.

Its going to be my new linen cupboard but for the time being its being called the

NARNIA WARDROBE by my girls.

 

I do intend to find a better spot than this but it fits nicely in this alcove for the present. Think it would nicer with its sides showing though as the wood is beautiful.

Now I have sent some things to my ebay store though even though I do love these.

Its actually a ROYAL WINTON pattern called FERNESE, havent seen it before but its just divine

I mean look at those gorgeous butterflies

and I'm sure you have all seen these sweet pink motto cups in Rachel Ashwell's books.

FORGET ME NOT

Have a great weekend everybody!!

Awards night

Shucks thanks so much, look what the lovely Katrina Chambers awarded me, I am totally chuffed and always amazed that someone would think of me, thanks again Katrina!


There are 7 Kreativ Blogger Award Rules to follow;

1) Thank the person who has given the award.
2) Copy the logo and display it on my blog.
3) Link to the person who has nominated me for the award.
4) Name 7 things about myself that people might find interesting.
5) Nominate 7 Kreativ Bloggers.
6) Post links to the 7 blogs I've nominated.
7) Leave a comment on each of the blogs to let them know they've been nominated.

Yoykes, now I have to follow the rules, I am not a good rules follower but here it goes. 7 things about myself that people might find interesting.

1. I am obsessed with antique furniture, button back furniture, Sanderson fabrics (vintage), barbola mirrors, murano glass (not retro), antique roses paintings (pariticularly on cedar panels and mirrors), chandeliers, Italian tole and old houses.
2. My perfect weekend is driving around Country Victoria with my husband treasure hunting (sometimes with kiddies) and quite often ending with a quiet drink at a country pub or winery.
3. I am calm and sensible in an emergency, surprising even myself.
4. I was a ballerina (classical) but gave it up as realised I didnt have enough passion for it to see it all the way through.
5. I am a high school teacher and taught at TAFE for quite a few years
6. When you get past my defences and become a good friend, you will find me to be fiercely loyal, supportive, and always there when needed for good times and bad (but you gotta get past the defences first which have become higher still since crossing paths with some horrids lol).
7. I love my life and what I am doing now, many paths have been followed to get where I am, next up will be Time Worn Style the shop!!

Phew that was tricky, hope I didnt bore you silly ha!!

ok, to pass on the award it must go to some of my favourite creative blogs on my google reader (some of my favs have already been presented with this award that I'm aware of, so hope I dont double up!!)

1. Vintage Mosaic Boutique
2. My Pink & Cream Cottage
3. Irene's RE-VINTAGED
4. Antique Rose Designs
5. A beach cottage
6. ~ Cider Antiques ~ 
7. ~Shabby Dreaming~
 

 Thankyou for being you, heres a bunch of flowers from my garden for you all (that the possoms didnt eat)

Clearing out cause I'm sick of looking at em sale........

The title says it all drumroll.....................

I'm having a "Clearing out cause I'm sick of looking at 'em sale" in my ebay store (link in side bar)

Have started a few auctions at only $9.99 AUD so grab a bargain and help me get rid of some treasures, I have too many and I want to rearrange the loungeroom on the weekend.

Heres some pics......

Cute Deco table and lamp base ( cut Lead Crystal ) but not the shade.

Ormolu mirror tray and He Man bust

Drool worthy RHINESTONE purse.

but wait there's more, pop over to my ebay store for a peek wont you!

My fourth child..........

Shes messy, hairy and mad as a cut snake.
Could be talking about any one of my children but no this is our little Cavalier King Charles Spaniel ~ Genevieve. Shes 10 years old and came into our family when our children were quite young.

She loves to be in my photos but I normally try to keep her out of my ebay shots, not everyone likes a dog on or near their potential purchases, however today she felt she had to be the presenter girl and sell that piano stool for me. How can one resist that face!

FOOTNOTE: Genny has done a great job, the piano stool has been sold

Have some amazing things for you this week at my ebay store. I nearly fell over myself when I found these treasures this week.

Especially this RARE find, a point of sale advertising sign from a department store selling French Perfume, dates from 1925. Totally amazing!!

But here is my favourite this week, I could easily go off tap and start collecting these babies. I guess it could be the start of something new if no-one takes this off my hands. Its a LUCITE PURSE dating back to the 1950's, a real piece of artwork that will only gain in value over time.

Whilst peeking around to see if I could find out more about this one (above) that is available now at my EBAY STORE  I found some other equally amazing lucite purses.

The following are all from  http://www.lucitepurse.net/

Divine in gold and bling!

This is an ART DECO bridal purse

Wow those flowers are set in LUCITE!

Droooool


Yes I can see this collection could become VERY addictive.

Pity most of them are only found in the USA where mostly they were made. Thanks heavens for ebay :0))

Have a great weekend everyone.

Grand Opening... here's the photos!

One of my dearest antiquing buddies has finally realised her dream and has opened her new shop.

I've already had a sneak peek and it's full of gorgeous one of a kind items. 

RETRO

1920's

1930's

FURNITURE & COLLECTABLES

If anyone is after a full 1950's white scrolly wrought iron dining setting in fantastic condition, well Daphne has one in her shop but be quick!

Daphne has a real talent for finding the most amazing vintage items (I know for a fact as we have been on many treasure hunts together over the years!) so you are sure to find that special item you will love forever.

I'm not in any of the shots, too busy taking photos! Is it wrong to drink Champagne before midday I wonder ;0)

Thats Daphne in the orange and Karen from Quirky Werx Antiques in Sassafras (near me!)

Do pop in and say hi if you are in the area

TANGERINE VINTAGE STORE

123 STATION STREET

FERNTREE GULLY