Hello beautiful peeps!!
It's that time of the week once again... Time for FLEA MARKET FINDS!!
Where I name places and share prices... (Usually *winks*)
And truthfully I'm not a very good bargain shopper (I do try) so I'll make you feel GREAT about your own found treasures if nothing else LOL!
I have a new item to win this week in my blog followers giveaway (Two more weeks to go with a new little thank you gift each week so keep stopping by!) And keep on reading to see what this weeks little pressie will be *winks*
I would also like to announce the winner of last weeks angel giveaway.
THE WINNER IS...
LEENA of Pink*Cherub*Moon Congrats Leena! Please email me with your shipping info.
This last week was again a little short on fantabulous finds because I'm still short on funds. I did manage to find a few really good deals... Well I think they are anyway *winks*
So as usual I'm starting with my favorite find...
This antique painted spelter bust of a lady standing at 15" tall and a whopping 8.5 lbs. I know because I weighed her when I got her home after I almost torqued out my one wrist reaching up on top of an armoire with an oh so confident "devil may care" attitude to grab her down whilst clutching a coffee cup with the other. That will teach me... she almost landed on my noggin!... Or worse yet I might have smashed one of the sellers delicate pieces! Or even worse *shudders*... lost my COFFEE!!
I took one look at her at a local antique mall and thought to myself " Ooohhh I bet my friend Gloria at Happy To Be blog would love her!" (Gloria is an avid collector of Victoriana and has lovely taste!)
Now how many of you have been motivated to buy something because your besties would love the "thing" in question? Of course you're probably "besties" in the first place because you love similar things huh? *winks* Well this beauty said "Gloria" And I said "Wrap er up!" Lol!
Just look at the sweet details. I love the little cherub head on the belt! And the bunches of violets.
She's placed on two silver trays that were Value Village (thrift store) finds. The largest at $24.99 and the smaller at $10.99. I was thinking I'd take them home and polish them up, but I think I actually prefer their current more tarnished appearance. Do you prefer your silver polished?
And do you see all the luscious fruit surrounding my girl?
It's all made of stone (alabaster and marble) I scored a major score in finding it also at the local Value Village (In a big bowl no less) for $9.99!
Now just one bunch of the grapes will cost more than that. I couldn't even fit all the fruit on the tray there was too much of it! I'd guess it's from the 60's-70's.
The little cloche came from the Goodwill for $1.99 and inside it are a couple of bling-y Christmas ornaments I found for $3.50 each.
The pearl rosary my lady bust is wearing is child size and was $25 (at a local antique mall) with the mother of pearl shell case.
I found this little cherub with a wheelbarrow at the same antique mall and paid way too much at $45. He had been priced $95! (Crack smokin' seller *winks*) but he's so adorable and I'm a cherub-o-holic! I did what any cherub loving quasi bargain shopping gal would do... I caved in the face of cherub cuteness... More mac-n cheese...
Isn't he adorable though?
This antique celluloid box was $6.99 at the Value Village...
It's in rough shape, but beautiful lady + cherubs+ cheap = Yeppers you know the drill.
I also found this assortment of plates and bowls at the VV. The least expensive being.99 and the most being the small platter on the top at $6.99 (From Bohemia) The least expensive plate which looks like quimper is by Longchamps. The large rose plate was $3.99 and has such pretty blowsey pink roses!
Don'tcha think?
Bohemia platter.
At the Goodwill I found this set of pink pillowcases from Simply Shabby Chic for $3.80. I had never seen this pattern before... Have you?
Close up.
I also found a mother lode of Ralph Lauren sheets at the Goodwill for between $2.99 and $7.99. Ralph Lauren florals stop me in my tracks every time! And I can spot em from a mile off *winks* You've gotta love the Goodwill!!
Then to top off my wonderful week I received a surprise at the front door! I couldn't remember ordering anything?... But my memory isn't what it used to be... so maybe...
What I found inside was about the most beautifully presented packages I've ever received! From the sweeter than sweet Cindy of Edith & Evelyn on Etsy. She just wanted to say thank you for giving her store a little shout out... Awwwwww I couldn't believe she did that! I gave her shop a shout out because I LOVE it! Cindy has such beautiful things and at reasonable prices (IMHO) So if you purchase anything from her you're in for a wonderful surprise! Let me know if you do OK? *winks*
Pretty toile and tulle ribbons, handmade tags, beautiful script, and not shown a fab antique French postcard! Such a delight!
When I'd carefully unwrapped the two bundles (Saving all the pretty ribbons)... Honestly I didn't even want to open them they were just so pretty! I found these two darling busts of a boy and girl from an old Alabama estate. Thank you so much Cindy! I love them!
OK and last, but hopefully not least... My giveaway for this week is for this lovely rose encrusted vintage blanc de chine heart shaped trinket box. Perfect for a little treasure or two.
If you'd like a chance to win it become a follower (If you aren't already *winks*) and leave me a comment telling me you'd like it to be yours... And even if you aren't interested in this giveaway I'd still LOVE to hear from you! Vanna
I'm joining Sherry at No Minimalist Here for:
The sweet Patti and Paula of Ivy & Elephants for:
Courtney at French Country Cottage for:
And Cindy at My Romantic Home for:
