Sunday, November 11, 2012

Thrifts,Gifts and Gardening

I love the old Royal Doulton Madras 1900  plate I found,even though it's cracked from obviously a long time ago,to add to my Blue and White collection


 

A Salvos find for $2.99 ..... 2 heavy ironstone basins-smaller the a basin but bigger than a bowl


 I filled the vase I bought  in last week's post to put on my bathroom windowsill


 
Mr VL gave me a De Longhi CitiZ Nespresso for my birthday  and I can highly recommend it.....the coffee is divine and it's so easy
 
 
A dear friend gifted me one another one of her handmade journals which she makes out of old book covers, using the spines as book marks. I have started a little collection of them
 

 
 
My Spring Garden is still looking gorgeous and I'm picking flowers while they last before the hot weather sets in...Gardenias,Hellebores,Star Jasmine
 
 
 
 
 Linking up with
A Treasured Past 
  Cap Creations
A Living Space
Apron Thrift Girl
Knick of Time
French Country Cottage
Ivy and Elephants
Coastal Charm
Common Ground
The ColoradoLady
Shabby Art Boutique
 
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21 comments:

  1. greenthumbNovember 11, 2012 at 8:53 AM

    I like your finds from the Salvos, your flowers are looking pretty.

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  2. AnonymousNovember 11, 2012 at 9:03 AM

    Royal Doulton rocks. Nice find Meg :)
    Cas x

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    1. MegNovember 11, 2012 at 9:51 AM

      I love it because it looks like it's had a life!!! x

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  3. A Treasured PastNovember 11, 2012 at 2:15 PM

    Great addition to your blue and white, transferware is one of the many things I collect. The upcycled books are a great idea. I was gifted with the same machine last christmas, its great. I am having a giveaway, do pop on over, Tam x

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  4. MegNovember 11, 2012 at 2:30 PM

    Hi Tam ...willdo!

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  5. ZaraNovember 11, 2012 at 6:02 PM

    Your garden must smell stunning at the moment.
    Great thrift finds and what a great idea the journals are.
    x

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  6. becNovember 11, 2012 at 8:54 PM

    I love that bowl. I have a delongi nespresso pixie and love it! the coffee is amazing and sooooo easy!
    great blog
    Bec x

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  7. vintagemovementNovember 13, 2012 at 8:00 AM

    Hi Meg,
    So glad you found my blog, I'm looking forward to reading yours... love your taste, great vintage finds all round!.
    :-)Tina

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    1. MegNovember 13, 2012 at 9:40 AM

      Thanks Tina!!... and I'm looking forward to reading your great blog

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  8. UnknownNovember 14, 2012 at 2:34 PM

    Great finds...love the blue and white transfer ware. Warm hugs, Esther

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  9. Ivy and ElephantsNovember 15, 2012 at 10:44 AM

    Oh, how I love great treasure finds! You seem to have hit the mother lode. All great, but the blue and white makes my heart go pitter pat....gorgeous!
    Your flowers are divine.
    Hugs,
    Patti

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  10. lvroftiquesNovember 15, 2012 at 1:07 PM

    Hi Meg.
    I love your royal doulton plate. I wouldn't care if it had a crack or two either. Great deal! And that's a very cool espresso maker. Happy Belated Birthday! Vanna

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  11. LVNovember 16, 2012 at 2:36 AM

    A very enjoyable post fill with many interesting things.

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  12. SusieNovember 16, 2012 at 6:24 AM

    I'm a transfer ware junkie and I love Royal Doulton.
    Visiting from Vintage Thingy
    Susie at Puddle Jumper Creations

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  13. Debra@CommonGroundNovember 17, 2012 at 10:23 AM

    great idea for the old book binders, love them as journals!!

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  14. LeslieNovember 17, 2012 at 4:33 PM

    Very pretty! Gorgeous blue and white pieces.

    leslie

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  15. Draffin BearsNovember 19, 2012 at 6:19 AM

    Hi Meg,

    You have a lovely blog and I enjoyed my visit here, love your blue and white china and pretty flowers from your garden.
    We have the very same Nespresso machine, aren't they great.

    Happy week
    Carolyn

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    1. MegNovember 19, 2012 at 8:39 AM

      Thanks Carolyn...the machine has certainly spoilt the taste of instant coffee for me!

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  16. Rooms by AnnNovember 23, 2012 at 4:14 PM

    I found your blog a few days ago but had problems leaving a comment, So I am back. I really love that Royal Doulton Plate. I am always happy after a good treasure hunt.

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I love to hear from you and appreciate your messages. Meg xx