Saturday 17 January 2009

Yes, more stuff!

My thriftaholic habit continues unabated. Locally there isn't usually much good thrift but recently I have been quite lucky, maybe it's the post-christmas clearouts that everyone's having. Everyone except me, that is - I seem to be the one who's acquiring it all!!!

I'd seen the pretty tea-set in the charity shop window several weeks ago and assumed it would be more than I would want to pay, so I didn't even ask. Last week I went and it was still in there so I asked - 10p a piece! Well, you know the rest - it will join my mismatched 'best' china.

The heart-shaped flower wreath (above) was a wired headdress, it was round but I bent it into a heart shape, I think it looks much better this way.

The ballerinas are on a glass-topped tray. I had a couple of pictures similar to this in my bedroom as a child, I wish I knew what happened to them. These are much more colourful than mine were.

Floral mirror and brush.

The handbag isn't vintage but has a vintage look - I love the colour scheme. And glass candlesticks are always handy in case of power cuts!


And how about these to cheer a dull winter's day. Red with white polka dots, handpainted beads, a necklace and bracelet to match. Hiding at the bottom of the glass cabinet - until spotted by me.


My tiny craft room has been undergoing it's periodic tidy-up, necessary if you want to have some space to work in.
Before...

After...

More on that another time. Thank you to everyone who has puchased a Lillipeg doll from my webshop, I hope to have some more items in there very soon.


TTFN - Lucy

29 comments:

  1. I cleaned up my space also but my problem is getting back in there to sew. Anything seems to distract me even though I really want to sew.

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  2. Some nice thrifty finds and think you will look fabulous in the red and white necklace and bracelet.

    Victoria xx

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  3. what great finds. you always seem to find bargains. In salisbury Im sure that set of china would have been about £20.00 if not more. Your fabric "cupboard" is looking so pretty. I love the big wooden spool.

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  4. I am guessing you can see my green glow of jealousy? Truly beautiful items, everything you purchased I would have bought myself!

    Lisa
    Knitty, Vintage and Rosy

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  5. Oh yes, Lucy, the ballerina tray is wonderful! How nice of a find!
    Thanks for stopping by...

    Jillian

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  6. Oh my, you DID find some treasures! Bending the headpiece was brilliant- just in time for Valentine's!

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  7. What pretties :)

    They are Right down my little street, I adore the brush set, I have been keeping my out for similar, haven't foung anything for under £10, would love to know what you paid, rather rude of me I know :)

    I love your Lillipeg dolls, you know where I am if you ever make Daisy :)

    Mary

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  8. Hello, my sweet little friend,
    I was so so glad to hear from you today. I often think of you and wonder what you are gathering up to add to your beautiful things.
    I adore the tea set...just beautiful.
    I hope all is good in your world and that MR. BLOOM is doing fine...
    hugs to you, bj

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  9. Holy cow you scored on the goodies girl-great finds! Hope you are having an awesome weekend!~Smiles~Tam!

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  10. Ohooo you clever thing :)

    Daisy would be very dainty, have similar coloured and styled hair as Pandora, actually i think Daisy's would be more browney, though Pandoras looks very pretty and is similar.

    She would have beautiful rosebud lips and rosy cheeks :)

    Of cousre she would be wearing the most beautiful spring dress, maybe a daisy print or have on it some little edged daisies, she loves lace and is very fond of the colours used in her friend Gracie's dress, and Possibly she would have the name Daisy sewn into her underskirt or something, so we would always be reminded of her beautiful name

    XXXXXXX

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  11. Hi Lucy.Love the little tea set and all your other finds.Thank you for your compliment on my patchwork bags,I just love making them.I can't bear to part with the mirror,it didn't sell at burford yesterday.In fact if it doesn't sell within 3 weeks I just might keep it!Love your workroom,so tidy,mines more like the before picture ,but much worse!
    Rachel x

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  12. Hello Lucy, such pretty finds, I love the tea set. I know what you mean about charity shops sometimes being a bit on the pricey side. It was a very good buy.
    Bertie x.

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  13. 10p a piece? Our charity shops aren't that cheap!

    I remember ballerina decorated things from my childhood too!

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  14. What fantastic finds Lucy - i love the red and white polka dot necklace and bracelet!

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  15. Great finds. Really love the brush set and the green glass. Swoon.

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  16. I'm delighted to find you once again through BJ's comments!

    I look forward to reading and admiring your creativity once again!

    Blessin's♥

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  17. What a good spotter you are , love the brush and mirror , really I just love it all .
    Clares Craftroom

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  18. Hi Lucy, I have been 'away' for so long I missed your gorgeous peggy ladies, they are soooo sweet i hope you are doing some more soon...I promise to check back often!!! Your vintage findas are also lovely and had I bben there I would have been racing to get them in front of you....lucky I am on the other side of the world isn't it? That way you will never know that I can't actually run fast at all, except now I have told you..doh! I actually have that brush and comb set and have a sneaking suspicion I paid way more for mine than you did for yours.
    Good haul!! Come and visit Lilly Cottage and enter the giveaway, I think you would like these goodies!! Have a wonderful day, kiss Noises Linda Lilly Cottage.

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  19. Lucy, you always find the prettiest things. I love the ballerina tray. It looks like a dream.

    And, I adore the red with white polka-dot beads. Those are so striking.

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  20. I confess im a thriftaholic too!!!
    Some lovely things you have there. x

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  21. THE LILIPEGS ARE JUST ADORABLE. IT LOOKS LIKE YOU HAVE TO GET BUSY MAKING MORE AS THEY ARE ALL SPOKEN FOR. ARE YOU GOING TO HAVE THEM AT THE VINTAGE FAIR? I HOPE SO. PLEASE CHECK OUT MY NEW BLOG. THANKS.

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  22. Ooh gorgeous things! I love your blog, my little one has kept me up for hours and it's been the most lovely distraction.

    Mel xxx

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  23. It's all so pretty, I love the roses and am inspired by your lovely home

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  24. Just stopping by to see how you and MR. BLOOM are fairing....I hope all is well in your world...your sweet little studio looks so nice and neat..
    Ya know, Lucy...every time I use one of your little clothes pins, I think of you and that is almost every day! ;O) and, that's a GOOD thing!

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  25. I must come back everyday to see these wonderful things you have.

    Alfazema

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  26. oh beautiful finds!!! and i love your dolls!

    smiles, bee
    xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo

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  27. Don't feel guilty about your habit of collecting new things. I have the same problem and I keep telling myself I should stop, but life would be no fun if we couldn't continue to bring new and pretty things into it. I love to visit your blog and am honoring you with an award. Please stop by my blog and pick it up when you get a chance. Take care.... Kim

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  28. Hi Lucy, oh I love that handbag! What a great selection of bits and pieces you have found recently... I did the post-Christmas clear out and then refilled with other things!
    Chat soon, Liz

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  29. There is an award for you on my blog x

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