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Small-sized shabby chic French vintage metal planter - see it on my Etsy shop

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More vintage hunting..............

Having enough stock to last through the winter I was going to give Sunday's fair a miss, especially since the heat was punishing, however, the lure of possible bargains got the better of me.  I went with a small budget while constantly reminding (or perhaps reassuring) myself I was going just for the fun - purely for a pleasant day out - but how wrong I was (about having fun with a small budget).  So, I ended up having to literally sprint back to the car, using my smart phone to guide me to the nearest cash-point, where upon I dashed back with euros clutched in hand (well, in my wallet but clutched in hand gives my recollection a sense of urgency...) to indulge in some serious buying.

The focus of the above photo is the very cool retro caravan - what a beauty!  But I guess you're also looking at that splendid oil painting?  I was too............

I wanted the light fitting above - it was absolutely splendid!  There were also some wonderful paintings, so it was a shame the stall holder was no where in sight, their stall left totally unattended - very common in these parts!  

A table full of honest-to-God beautiful antiques.  This fair had the best items I've ever seen so it's a place to avoid if you don't want to be tempted to tuck into the old wallet (or purse).

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Grapes outside my window (and plums too)...............

These grapes hang directly outside my study/workshop - I am a lucky man to have such a view.

And above are the plums; so why not use them for a still-life before eating......Oh, and the super stoneware urn is available in my shop HERE

A weekend's vintage haul..............

Well, the last two weekend's anyway............

Okay, so after a few weeks of clutching tightly onto my euros I let loose and the photos below represent a part of my last two weekend's buying for my Etsy shop. I would have shown you more but it's unbelievably hot outside, so carrying all these items into the garden and unpacking and re-packing wasn't too much fun! But mustn't complain, I'm so glad the sun has at last arrived.

When shopping my car always tends to be parked miles away which means dashing back and forth to unload, then getting back pretty damn quick so as not to miss anything I have my eyes on........In the photo above is a modest selection of what can be found if you head off in the early hours, and are prepared to travel to the various fairs and brocantes which are not always close by.  Remember that diesel car I mentioned? Well, I still need one.

I forgot to mention that more often than not the items are filthy having languished in attics, sheds, and God knows where, so as well as extensive travel there is nearly always a lot of work involved once an item has been purchased. That hanging lantern above for example - that was completely rusty so I  purchased some rather pricey paint and embarked (and was sorry once I'd started) on rubbing it down and giving it a repaint, then distressing it again for that authentic rustic appearance.  I still haven't finished the project........ 

Above, if you look carefully you'll see a little bronze candelabra - that's it! Next to the chrome desk lamp - well that was also once a desk lamp but the old wiring was too badly perished so I stripped it down and after some modifications it became become a candle holder, but with the option to still have it rewired.

Had to have those red enamel pans and also those ironstone bowls - beautiful!  On the far right of the photo is a boar casserole dish which I bought for one reason only - the cool wild boer's head on top! It was only afterwards I discovered it was an Apilco piece.

The lantern above is HUGE! It's also an original old one in good condition and took a big portion of my wallet's contents!  It needs a few little repairs so isn't quite ready for sale - if you're interested drop me message HERE.  Next to it you'll see some nice trench art brass shell casings and a few more smaller hanging lanterns - I bought a box of them which all need thoroughly cleaning. 

So there you have it, some nice treasures that are all available to purchase for your home. I always keep an extensive stock, so if there is ever an item you are looking for, please drop me an email - if I don't have it in stock, I'll more than likely be able to find it for you.

Lots of new stock!

Been really busy lately, what with looking at houses and spending time on art/writing projects, so haven't had much time to spend on this blog. I have, however, managed to purchase a lot of new stock for my Etsy shop. So, here's the latest haul scouted from various sources.

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A nice little Florentine box which although isn't that old, has been tastefully lined - I appreciate the work that some crafter has put into this. 

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Always a favourite - a duck-egg blue coffee pot, a large one and in good condition, too.

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A super pair of ornate curtain 'tie-backs' - very pretty pieces! 

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Want a rustic, country-look in your home?  These galvanized pitchers are all the rage and harder to get hold of than you might think.  Oh, and it's water-tight!

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It's by Sarregumemines and it's stunning!  This transferware bowl has a funny story behind it..... I purchased it at a flea market but didn't want to carry it around as I'd just arrived, so the lady agreed to look after it for me. A few hours later I returned to find a gap where her stall had been and the two stall holders either side told me she had left! What the.......!  After furiously strutting up and down the stall-lined road I spied my transferware bowl sitting in the grass behind where her stall had been! 

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This tureen is very cool and the colours are just perfect - never seen this transferware pattern before

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These floral coffeepots have risen in price so much recently that's rare to one I can make affordable for my customers, however, here we have a lovely fresh-looking and water-tight example.

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Perfect for your kitchen! A Czechoslovakian made salt box manufactured for the French market. This ones large and in really great shape.

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It's bright and it's very striking!  This retro champagne bucket is perfect to brighten up your day and night! 

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Never see one like this before so had to have it! Be warned, it's big and it's heavy!

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A set of four French antique bronze / bronze-finished decorative corners - these are really beautiful pieces and ideal chateau decor.

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A lovely blue enamel trivet on legs! 

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A French vintage enamel colander in duck egg blue - perfect your kitchen and in good shape.

So there you have it, a small example of new stock that's ready for purchase on my Etsy shop.