Sunday, February 14, 2010

Weekend Market Finds

Well I made it to the markets this morning with no rain in sight it was a beautiful day. Scored big time and was so pleased with my purchases. I was out of practice and didn't know where to start. I'm a cheap scape and apart from bed linen and clothes I possibly buy nothing new - all my items in my home are second hand market finds. I love the thrill of a find and the excitement that goes with it. Doing the happy dance (on the inside) when you find that piece thats on your wanted list and the joy on my face when the stall holders tell you $5 for everything.

These cute drink coaster are made from glass with croched covers on them. I also picked up this silver heart box which is lined inside with pink velvet.

This rug I also got today for a bargain considering I was going to buy a new one - I saved big time there.

This two tiered wrought iron stand was on my wanted list. I sold a lovely white one years ago and regretted it ever since so this was a nice surprise for $6.

Turned timber shelf. This was a piece I just loved as its narrow and can fit in a hallway or a bathroom will be nice white. You can never have enough baksets and this will be lovely filled with goodies in the bathroom.



Matching Pair chandelier lamps, these are my shades but the bases were market finds today too. Just love them.

Can you believe this butlers table was one of a pair and unfortunately I only got the one as the other had been sold. The cheval mirror will be nice painted as you can never have enough mirrors. All in all a great morning of fun with loads of beautiful finds for not much money.

21 comments:

A-M said...

OMG, what finds... unbelievable.. the best haul I have seen in a long time! Well done. A-M xx

Rie said...

Wow!! What amazing finds! Just gorgeous.

My Yellow House said...

Wow! You have a great day! I went thrifting too but didn't have that much luck! I adore the lamps-lucky girl that you got the pair. Can't wait to see everything painted and in their places. :)
Sarah

Tina said...

Wow Sandy, you did so well this weekend!! Gorgeous treasures, I love that wicker laundry basket:) Enjoy your lovelies ~ Tina xx

KAREN said...

HELLO - SANDY!!
HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY TO YOU!! JUST THINK - YOU GOT THAT CUTE LITTLE VALENTINE BOX AND IT HAS A PINK INSIDE!! JUST PERFECT!

HAVE A GOOD DAY!

DustyLu said...

Beautiful finds and great vignettes! lucky, iam to sick to go to market tomorrow, but i might go anyway..for the love of flea markets..~lulu

The Pink Poodle said...

OMG...FANTASTIC FINDS!!


& hey I thought i had had a GREAT VINTAGE weekend of finding goodies!!

xx andrea

Siobhan said...

Looks like this weekend was a good turn out for all :) Love your new treasures especially the coasters!

Siobhan

Julienne said...

I wouldn't knock any of those back! So wish we had markets out here!!!

Erica said...

Wow, they are some gorgeous finds -pleeeeeeease tell me which markets you go to, please please please!
Erica

KATHY said...

Wow, you got some great finds,love it all....Kathy

Victoria@WhimsybyVictoria said...

I am in LOVE with those lamps and shades...so beautiful!!! Great finds! Happy Valentines day to you!!

Hugs,
Victoria

Jaana said...

Hi, This is my first visit in your blog and have to say LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT!! Had to become a reader so I can visit more ofter!

Happy valentine's day!

- Jaana

mariondee-designs said...

Hi Sandy, looks like you had a fun day! Don't you just love it when you come across lot's of great things on the same day! I like all of them, particularly the lamp bases.. take care, Maryann

our shabby cottage said...

Wow! I wish we had markets like that down here!

Beach Vintage said...

Oh my Sandy. I love the crochet coasters but those lamps......LOVE!

chair up said...

You have GOT to take me with you so we can do the "happy dance" together!!! I promise you can have first dibbs on everything;o) So what time are we going,huh,huh?
Angex

Kellie Collis said...

I drove past a vintage lamp on the weekend and knew i should have purchased it. Your post has made me realise how silly i was!! x

anything shabby chic said...

Hi Sandy,

I am a new to your blog, just started following, and you have such a beautiful blog!! I love your new finds, everything looks great painted white!!!
Rebeacc

Alison Gibbs said...

Great finds. The cheval mirror is on my list of things to look for next time I am out bargain hunting
Alison

Jilly said...

I love the lamps they are beautiful!! It's amazing what you can find. I always wonder why people give such beautiful things away! The coasters are very sweet!
oxoxo

Related Posts with Thumbnails