Sunday, January 20, 2013

A Good Day's Haul






I hit a few op shops this week and found an eclectic mix of bargains . I was gobsmacked to find this highly collectable vintage  Royal Worcester  porcelain egg coddler  "Palmyra" for $2, at a Quaker shop.
 
 
 




Another old book to add to my growing collection  c1897 found in a junk shop in the Adelaide Hills
 
 
 
 
I found some great stuff at the Animal Welfare Shop
 
 
A vintage "Stratton" compact with monogram, yay now I have 6 in my little collection
 
 
Another large white bowl
 
 
Always happy to buy Tupperware for $2
 
 
This week's mail bought my second King Penguin book for my new collection.
 
 
 
I first read about this beauties in "Homes and Antiques" in an article written by one of the BBC Antique Road Show experts and fell in love with their covers
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Sunday morning cherry tomato haul!


This morning the garden fragrance is divine....and looking fresh (before the next heatwave strikes)



 















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29 comments:

  1. Sweet WoodruffJanuary 21, 2013 at 12:59 PM

    OMGosh, those books are amazing. LOVE that first one.

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  2. AlisonJanuary 21, 2013 at 1:33 PM

    I think I'm also now a fan of king penguin books. Great find, love the egg coddler.

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    1. MegJanuary 21, 2013 at 1:45 PM

      Thanks Allison....I'm haunting E-bay for them!!

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  3. The Joyful ThrifterJanuary 21, 2013 at 2:31 PM

    LOVE the tupperwear! Great price too!

    Smiles,
    The Joyful Thrifter

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    1. MegJanuary 21, 2013 at 3:01 PM

      ....and I'm loving your dotty Target buys xx

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  4. MartyJanuary 22, 2013 at 5:28 PM

    Such lovely things! My favorites are the books! I spotted a Little Women in your collection that looks so pretty--and the King Penguin books! Those are beautiful!

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  5. meJanuary 22, 2013 at 11:34 PM

    I can almost smell those gardenias!!! You scored some amazing stuff! I'm drooling over the egg coddler!

    I wanted to invite you to join in my thrifted link up.
    http://www.youngheartoldsoul.com

    Cheers!

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  6. ConnieJanuary 23, 2013 at 2:51 AM

    I love your book collections. What marvelous finds. I have allowed myself to get house bold, during these cold months and my fear of catching the flu. I need to tell myself, "dear self, you must venture out, there are bargains to be found".
    Have a wonderful week.
    Your blogging sister, Connie :)

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    1. MegJanuary 23, 2013 at 6:20 AM

      Hi Sis!!...I say go forth and ye shall find!!!

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  7. MariumJanuary 23, 2013 at 4:42 AM

    Wonderful finds! That book collection is amazing!!!

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  8. shannon i olsonJanuary 24, 2013 at 2:59 AM

    lovely collection, I too love old books! Gorgeous flowers too, we are -2 Celsius today....brrrrr! no flowers here :(

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  9. MegJanuary 24, 2013 at 7:37 AM

    I must admit I hate the heat and can't wait for autumn Shannon

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  10. Antiques And TeacupsJanuary 24, 2013 at 3:01 PM

    What a great group! I love egg coddlers, and you don't see that pattern often. I love the Home & Antiques magazine, although I don't often find it here in the US...usually pick it up in the UK when visiting. The books are wonderful!
    Ruth

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  11. MegJanuary 24, 2013 at 3:42 PM

    Thankyou Ruth for visiting!

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  12. LVJanuary 25, 2013 at 2:38 AM

    Mercy, you are a lady of great vintage treasures. Nice visiting and seeing them.

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  13. AnnJanuary 25, 2013 at 12:03 PM

    Oh the books are so great!! I love old book collections and so many times buy the book just for the cover. I also love your header!!!
    Ann

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  14. MegJanuary 25, 2013 at 3:24 PM

    Thanks Ann!

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  15. The Vintage ChateauJanuary 25, 2013 at 3:55 PM

    What lucky finds! That looks like a lovely copy of Little Women in your book pile. Thanks for sharing!
    Karee

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  16. AstridJanuary 26, 2013 at 1:12 PM

    I'm always on the look out for vintage Tupperware! Lucky you!
    Happy Australia Day!

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  17. Ivy and ElephantsJanuary 28, 2013 at 1:22 PM

    I just Love the books! I'm always on the look out for them. You had a very good day of thrifting!
    Thanks so much for sharing you good fortune with us.
    Hugs,
    Patti

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  18. UnknownJanuary 31, 2013 at 10:27 AM

    I am totally envious of your ability to find such great treasures for such a small price and your floriferous garden. Just imagine what you would find if you came to France and the brocantes and vide greniers that are in all the villages! You would need a container to send them home!
    Not to mention the Vinnies of France -Emmaus. I am addicted and we all line up at the car park gate each Thursday arvo ready for our treasure hunting. But let me tell you there is a lot of junk too... But there is something for everyone. It is so good that we all love the recycled pieces.

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  19. AllisonFebruary 23, 2013 at 1:50 PM

    hi meg...doing a bit of a catch up with your blog.....what is an egg coddler....ive found 2 at the ops this week....mine both Royal Worcester ($1 each!)....my guess was jam pots!...shows how much I know :0....you have had some great finds lately! x

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