Thursday 16 June 2011

Thrifty Thursday

I've been getting way behind with everything lately and not keeping up with my blog my pictures and my finds so I thought I'd share with you some of my latest finds as those thrifting gods have been looking after me very nicely recently!



Had to include this picture - lovely tea set and Sanderson curtains with a fabulous wedding photo - not sure whether its hand tinted but I really liked the pinky contrasts!



Found the lovely suitcase at a charity shop (I can see this charity shop making a lot of money out of me as they are going to concentrate on vintage items!)
Very tempted to become a volunteer!

Also had to buy the red polka dot eiderdown with its little floral nosegays...



For the sugar glass lovers amongst you this is the best piece of sugar glass I've found so far - very large and heavy and definitely a keeper - for now!



And finally a little Lloyd Loom covered seat with original paint and fabric. It still has its label and the date stamp showing it was produced in 1955. The fabric is gorgeous and typical of the period. Love it!



I've been picking up Lloyd Loom pieces for years but try to find those with their original paint jobs. I did repaint one but they are easily ruined with globules of paint sitting in all the recesses of the weave so I learnt my lesson. I suppose they could be one of my collections! I can feel another post coming on!

17 comments:

  1. What wonderful finds!..I love the eidy,really pretty.Your header picture is lovely too,nice vintage bottles. :0)

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  2. I love llyoyd loom too! I have a fair collection of it in my garage!

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  3. What lovely finds - am especially loving that eiderdown - one of those is on my long-term wish list.

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  4. Fabulous finds! Love the gorgeous eiderdown and the wonderful Lloyd Loom seat.

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  5. I love Lloyd loom too. What absolutely beautiful finds - you may have to tell me where the chairty shop is!!! XXX

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  6. Wowsers! The Gods of Thrifty are watching over you, aren't they? I love the glass jug...perfect for homemade lemonade in the garden, methinks!
    Liking your new blog layout!
    Oh, and your last post...I remember one of our invigilators being drunk and us worrying what would happen re: the exam! Public schools, eh?!
    Z xx

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  7. I am deeply covetous of your Lloyd Loom seat. What wonderful sources you have.

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  8. ooohhh lovely finds. I love the frosted glass jug as you know i collect all this myself, but that is a stunner. Lovely suitcase you can never have to many i feel, and the loom seat what a beauty you lucky lady ;-)) enjoy, dee x

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  9. Hi I think I may have met you at the Vintage Fair at Southwell - I was running the stall for Louise of Hope and Elvis. Think I may have spotted that lovely eidy in your arms. If it was 'hello' if not please excuse me.

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  10. I must say , I admire your lack of restraint when faced with all these treasures . Quite rightly you decided to take them all home .
    A woman after my own heart !

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  11. Wow Wend, you have found some amazing things. I really like the suitcase and eiderdown. hopefully some of your finds will be coming with you to The Olney Fair.
    Ann x

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  12. That Lloyd loom and the fabric on it are so very, very wantable.......

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  13. fab finds, thank you for educating me in the name of that frosted glass, never knew it was known as Sugar Glass, but it makes perfect sense! Lizzie

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  14. I'm with Cathy! I love that fabric on the Lloyd Loom. Yellow and grey work at the best of times but combined with an original piece..... I want it!!.... and the suitcase.... and the wedding photograph.... great finds Wend. You have a really talent for tracking down the best things!

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  15. Gorgeous things as usual! You have a great knack of finding the lovliest bits - I am on the look-out for a similar suit-case as something unusual to display my pieces in/on at craft fairs!

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  16. He Wend, the DA rose is called LD Braithwaite and actually turns even darker than in the photo and is really beautiful.
    Ann x

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  17. Beautiful finds!! Wish our charity shops were as good as yours!! I really love that eiderdown, and the pink & white teaset too!!

    Happy Vintage hunting : )

    Sharon xx

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