Wednesday 4 April 2012

It's not all about patchwork......

You can all breathe a collective sigh of relief (I won't be offended) as this post is not, I repeat NOT, going to be about my patchworking activities.

It's been such an age since I posted anything about stuff I've bought that I've almost forgotten that I ever did.

First of all I just want to say that I've bought NOTHING, NOT ONE LITTLE THING,  IN A CHARITY SHOP ALL YEAR AND IT'S APRIL ALREADY.  Just thought I'd mention that.

I've only been to a measely three jumble sales this year thanks to Little Miss J and P's sporting activities and social engagements on a Saturday morning.  One morning, I missed out on FOUR whole jumble sales because I had to ferry the dear girl hither and tither.

I know you feel my pain, dear readers. 

Anyway, enough of the scarey hysterics and let me show you what I have bought recently.

I love enamel and I don't even mind if it's a bit chipped and rusty.  However, these lovely enamel bits and pieces were in very good nick.

A pale blue teapot for 50p:


A white coffee pot with blue trimming for 50p:


A yellow bowl (10p) with green trimming (my very favourite colour combo in enamel ware) which is snuggling next to a previous enamel buy:



A vibrant blue apron to add to my burgeoning collection (30p):



Mr J and P managed to find this old fashioned water bottle for 50p which is now being used as a door stop:



Oh and how topical, seeing as it's nearly Easter, a Russian wooden egg (30p):

one side

the other

We're off to the Lake District for Easter to stay at Grandpappy J and P's.  Except he won't be there (boo hoo).  He is swanning around western Australia by himself for 8 weeks.  Lucky devil.  Although, I must admit, I'm a little worried about him.  He is 84 you know.  And he managed to lose his passport somewhere between the airport at Perth and his hotel (eeeek!).  Fortunately, he's sorted that out now and is now in Albany (somewhere south of Perth), hopefully, checking out the op shops for yours truly *joking*.

Have a happy Easter everyone. xx

34 comments:

  1. Great finds - I love enamel - even if its tatty - it can have holes drilled in it and be put outside with flowers in it :)

    Have had a CS drought recently - good stuff just not being donated :( Carboots start this weekend - fingers crossed for good weather & bargains :)

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  2. Great finds - the coffee pot being my favourite.
    Love from Mum
    xx

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  3. I am in love with that blue tea pot! Missing 4 jumble sales is very nearly a crime I'd say!
    Have a fantabulous time away.
    Lisa x

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  4. Enamel is beautiful whether pristine or very chipped - you got some brilliant bargains with the tea and coffee pots!

    Jem xXx

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  5. Lovely finds. What an adventurous granddad you have. Have a lovely time in the Lakes. I just love it up there x

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  6. I haven't been able to find any treasures in the Chazza shops recently, everything is sooooo expensive. I saw a gorgeous big Black Forest Cuckoo clock today, £200.00 gulp. Still boot fairs do start this week end, happy hunting everyone.

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  7. Fabulous finds, esp the little russian egg - love that! Have an eggcellent (Boom Boom!) Easter :o) Scarlett x

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  8. Loving the enamel pots you found - never come across anything as nice as that round my way. No buys in the chazzas this year - wow, that is quite amazing.

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  9. The little blue teapot is a dream! Greater love hath no mother than to forego a jumble or two for her offspring, having foregone four, you have surely joined the realms of the saints...
    x

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  10. What fantastic bargains - love the enamel ware, there's just something about enamel ware that's so appealing. Linda xxx

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  11. Bless your grandad he sounds like an amazing man for his age ;-)) Good for him traveling around i bet its what keeps him feeling so young. Great finds, dee x

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  12. Fab enamel bits, for some reason I left two coffee pots in a charity shop the other day. I don't know what came over me - regretting it now!

    Have a lovely time in the Lakes - and I do hope I can be roaming Australia at 84!
    x

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  13. Oh goodness! I'd be in withdrawal BIG time with such little bargain shopping...great finds though Loo :o) What a sweet tea pot, love the colour and the stone water bottle is wonderful - I find I'm drawn more and more to stonewear. You cannot leave bargain hunting so long again! lol
    Rose H

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  14. Oh oh I just love the little blue tea-pot and it looks so pretty on the floral fabric.
    Happy happy Easter!!!! May the Easter bunny bring you chocolate in amazing amounts.
    Love V

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  15. I love enamel too, so rusting. i love finding pastel coloured stuff so i love your little blue teapot x

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  16. Thank you for dropping by! I too like a good jumble and your buys are lovely!

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    Jille x

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  17. I need to go where you go..that enamel is a bargain. I just love it! I was looking for a red enamel coffee pot at the antique fair the other week..but they were all too expensive. I will just have to see if one turns up at the old boot sales :)
    Have a lovely Easter x
    Magie

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  18. How and where did you find all that stuff?! It was obviously worth waiting for. You lucky thing. Have fun in the lake district. I haven't been there since I was 10, but would definitely go back to stuff my face with kendal mint cake, buy pencils from that museum and buy as much beatrix potter stuff as possible

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  19. Excellent finds - and YAY to the Jumble sale revival that seams to be happening. Can you beleive my 20 year old daughter had NEVER had the chanse to go to one before last year, and is a complete addict now, hanging around till the end to get everything reduced or the "fill a bin liner for £1" bargains. I am so proud!

    Kath
    x

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  20. Wow, what fabulous finds! I'm in love with the tea and coffee pots...and the table cloth!
    Have a great Easter!

    Barrina x

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  21. I love that blue teapot, so sweet. I'm a sucker for enamelware too!

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  22. Ooh, you may have missed a shedload of jumbles (such a shame - damn kids!) but you've got some fine purchases there anyway. Love the enamel pieces, I'm always a sucker for a vintage pinny, and I think Sarah Misfit and Kylie will be wanting that egg for their religious collections!
    Have a good Easter break. xxxxx

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  23. Enamel is the absolute best - I'm currently trying to fight the temptation of the Cath Kidston enamelware in the outlets! x

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  24. love everything great you are into jumbles so am i its great fun. ive just found your blogg hope to see some of your patchwork i have just got in to that and made a simple bedspread made of squares.

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  25. Albany is my favourite place in Australia Loo. I'm sure your Dad will love it there. Why didn't you tell me he was coming over? I could've given him a little tour and lunch or something...you won't come over without letting me know, will you?
    Happy Easter x

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  26. Fab buys, especially the tea pot. Well done to grandpappy and happy easter to you all xx

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  27. Great charity shop finds! I love the little blue teapot. Have a fab Easter! :) x

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  28. Hi ,lovely lovely blog and a patchwork fan just like me ,i love it and have to say your patchwork mat is completely adorable i want one ,you have inspired me to make one too ,its an amazing idea xxxxxx

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  29. Fab finds and what bargains, I don't mind if enamel is chipped, it just adds to its appeal.

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  30. Such brilliant finds, I adore the blue teapot, it's such a lovely shade of blue. The old water bottle is a bit of quirky one too, great use xxx

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  31. Pretty, pretty, pretty.

    I've just bought some enamel pots and I'm wondering what to do with them. Funny how things just call to me so loudly that they drown out the disapproving voice of the husband. ;0)

    Madison xxx

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  32. Love that blue teapot, a really lovely find.

    Fleur xx

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  33. I love that quirky wooden egg...x

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