Thursday 17 April 2008

The Thrill of the Boot

Last Sunday morning a change of routine meant I could go to the Car Boot Sale - my first this year - oh happy day! Actually it wasn't that good, but just the thrill of going was enough, though I did manage to find a few bits and bobs, would you like to see?


Some vintage buttons - these are always a welcome find. Two Avon perfume bottles with their original boxes one is lilac and the other rose. They are pretty enough in their own right but I might have a go at embellishing them a bit.


A pink necklace and some enamel rose earrings, plus a hand-embroidered traycloth in lovely springy colours. The cushions I was really pleased with, they have a lovely old shabby look and feel and go perfectly with the colour-scheme in my front room. I haven't really shown pictures of my front room, that's because it's still in its 'before' state. I'll show the 'before' once there is an 'after', that could be little while yet, things don't happen very quickly around here.


Also in the main pic you'll see a couple of old books and notebooks - very handy! So that was it, not much to sing and dance about, but better than nothing.

On Thursday I helped my dad on an errand which took us past Pewsey, so we stopped for some refreshment at this quayside hostelry. It's right next to the canal and a mooring spot, there were barges as far as the eye could see, but they weren't very nice looking so I didn't bother photograhing them.


As we supped our ale in the sunshine I couldn't decide whether I would rather be messing about on the water, as this family were (3 generations plus dog on holiday).


Or exploring inside this lovely old house across the road - actually I think it's a school now, but I'd still love to take a look around.


I took the opportunity to pop into the thrift shop and came out with a few more things I don't need but decided I must have.


The fabric in the background is a soft chiffony type material, I have in mind a curtain for the front of a cupboard, it will drape really nicely and not be bulky. Ric-rac braid is always useful, I didn't care much for the green and brown one, but it was in one bag with the lilac one. I had a similar 'Bambi' bookend (this one is grown-up Bambi) a few years ago and sold it then wished I hadn't.


I thought the lilac jug could be added to my little green shelf, but there's no room, I'll have to have a re-arrange first. The soap dish is a lovely pale aqua blue colour and came in 3 parts (soap not included), of course it's the wrong colour for my bathroom, but I'm sure I'll find a place for it somewhere. The pink lady has already found a home on this shelf.


A couple of weeks ago I received this postcard from Mary Kate at La Vie Est Belle. Mary Kate lives in Malaysia and visits some wonderful places which you can see on her blog.


Mary Kate had been to Kuala Lumpar and was kind enough to send a postcard to everyone who left a comment on that post - how sweet and kind that was. Thank you Mary Kate, it brightened my day.

I have a message for Patti - thank you for your lovely comment on my last post, I can't link to your blog (do you have one) or an email. Do let me know. My email link is at the top of this page.

I have finally managed to get down to some crafting this week, not finished yet but here's a little peek, hope to have them finished for my next post.


Not long till the weekend - Yipee - till next time...

Lucy x

24 comments:

  1. Lucky, Thanks for stopping by. I am curious. What is a car boot sale?? Is it a garage sale or flea market? I've never heard of that before. You found some wonderful treasure. Isn't that fun!! Have a great evening. Terrie

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  2. All of your things are lovely and quite charming. I adore that little soap dish - I haven't seen one in three pieces.

    I sounds like you had a nice day with your dad.

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  3. Hi Lucy You found lots of good stuff! The garage sale season has started here so I will probably go to some on Saturday morning. I don't need a thing but the search is just so much fun!

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  4. Gosh Lucy, what wonderful finds, I must visit Pewsey sometime, it looks really interesting and obviously an excellent thrift shop! Enjoy your crafting, Jackie Mx

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  5. Hi Lucy...so sweet of you to feature me, tks a million and big hug to you :) i've heard of boot sale but we never have one here, but what a find..everything is so pretty. HAPPY WEEKEND

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  6. ooo, all of your finds are such little treasures. You always find the neatest things!
    I am going thrifting today and hope to find some goodies!
    have a happy day,
    bj

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  7. What lovely finds - i have just been re reading your mannequin post - cos I love it - and realised that the patterned body you mention is the cream pattern on the body - I thought it was another piece of lace...... Now you havent mentioned if you got the 'right' kitchen tiles!

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  8. Lovely finds... i really need to get myself out to some boot sales on Sunday!

    Victoria x

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  9. Lovely finds! Can't wait to see what you have made for the shop! The sneak peek lots wonderful!!
    Michelle

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  10. hi lucy lovely things yet again, our first boot fair of the year is next sunday and I can't wait. Hopefully a few french vintage finds will be taking pride of place before long. The burgundy canal is not far from us, I never see many barges that are really pretty thay all look pretty boring to me, not at all how I imagine a barge should be.

    love jules x

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  11. sadly the car boot does not seem to exist this far North - so i will just enjoy a bit of virtual booting via you!
    have a great weekend (and bootfair!)
    t x

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  12. Lucy, Good Afternoon! Well, I guess it's afternoon. lol I wish you could come over & join me on the porch. Do you drink ice tea? Or what is the common beverage there? A car boot sale sounds fun.
    I love the hunt of fabulous treasures. Have a good day! Terrie

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  13. oh wow you got some gorgeous things there!
    Can't wait to see what you have been crafting!

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  14. Wasn't it great to get out to the boot sales again?! I went to three last Sunday :)Couldn't resist, the timing is perfect I can drive from one to the next and be first in line as they open. Picked up a few bargains but it was just a thrill to be out again wondering what I might find!

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  15. Hi Lucy, that thrift shop in Pewsey has some lovely bits 'n bobs. The lilac jug will look nice on the 'green shelf', once you have had a re-arrange. Your car-boot finds are very nice as well. It is so hard to find anything these days at the car-boots, too many dealers with 'market' goods or too many smelly burger vans! x

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  16. Oh I like your finds! Thanks for sharing...good eye!

    Also, what does "quayside" mean?

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  17. Oh yes the thrill of a good car boot sale is irresistible!
    We have a local booty that is very good but for someone reason or another I never seem to get there!
    Lovely to see your finds Lucy and have a tour of Pewsey.. somewhere I must go one day!

    Michelexx

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  18. What fabulous finds Lucy. We had our first garage sale of the season yesterday too but didn't do nearly as good as you did :-}

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  19. Love the little jug and that soap dish is scrummy! Show us what you are making, pleeeease! Go on, you know you want to! Fi x

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  20. Such fab finds,Lucy...I love the Bambi bookend and also the little pink lady.Sal;-)

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  21. Very sweet things!

    I just found your lovely blog and I'll be back to read more!

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  22. Oh what lovely treasure, I love the bottle and the buttons are gorgeous.
    Twiggy

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  23. So many lovely things and yes I would also love to explore a house like that.

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  24. you have so many beautiful things.. and you are very crafty too.. btw I am happy to know that you recieved a postcard from Malaysia.. and I am from Malaysia and living in Kuala Lumpur. I do hope you do come & visit our country and who knows Mary Kate or me could show you around Kuala Lumpur :-)

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Thank you for your comments - I am not always able to reply but they are always appreciated.
Lucy x