Monday, March 25, 2013

The Old and the New

  Mr VL had a day off in the middle of the week so we had lunch in the Adelaide Hills . I stopped at a church Op~Shop in Balhannah . I picked up this old fish set for $5. Perfect for serving  awhole baked salmon
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Don't you just love going to Ikea ...it was hard to not to keep buying
 
 
 a funky white bowl
 
 
plant holder which I'll use to put a white orchid in 
 
 
 
bedside lamps
 
 
 
French framed black and white photos
 
 
 
Using old holiday pics we had them enlarged and printed in black and white and bought Ikea frames
 
Mr VL brought home a new gift line at the nursery~ rusty flowers
 
 



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  1. AstridMarch 25, 2013 at 10:02 AM

    I also enjoying picking up funky accent pieces from Ikea. My girlfriend gave me the same white flower pot with a potted plant in it as a thank-you gift~ I love it!

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  2. greenthumbMarch 25, 2013 at 1:11 PM

    Love the look of your new/ old Fish fork and knife. And now I want to make a trip to ikea.

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    1. MegMarch 25, 2013 at 8:47 PM

      Ikea has some gorgeous stuff at the moment

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  3. UnknownMarch 25, 2013 at 4:24 PM

    Love the fish flatware!!

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  4. paisleysummerMarch 25, 2013 at 7:51 PM

    Love those bone handles! Your framed prints look fantastic x

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    1. MegMarch 25, 2013 at 8:45 PM

      Hi Penny.....there was a lot of swearing from my other half during the self frame job!

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  5. ZaraMarch 25, 2013 at 8:21 PM

    Those bone handled pieces are lovely, and a wonderful price. Cutlery is fairly pricey now I'm noticing. Single knives, forks and spoons for $3-$5 each.
    I'm yet to visit and Ikea store but have often admired those pretty plant holders.
    x

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    1. MegMarch 25, 2013 at 8:44 PM

      Hi Zara...I agree if I had seen the set in the local Salvo's or Animal Welfare they would be probably be between 15 and 20 because they are so old

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  6. Heather@Tatter and FrayMarch 26, 2013 at 3:33 AM

    I love that white bowl from IKEA! I have seen it (and been tempted to buy it) many times in silver, but haven't seen it in white here. That cutlery set is beautiful, too!

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    1. MegMarch 26, 2013 at 8:29 AM

      oooo.....Silver sounds gorgeous too Heather !

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  7. Betsy@My Salvaged TreasuresMarch 26, 2013 at 10:45 AM

    Your serving set is gorgeous and what a bargain too. I could spend all day in Ikea, it's no wonder they have a restaurant inside. Love the black and white prints.

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  8. Liz @ Quirky VistasMarch 26, 2013 at 10:47 AM

    Fun finds. Luckily for me, Ikea is too far to go unless you plan ahead and make a day of it. Otherwise, I'd be broke from all the little inexpensive items I'd put in my cart.
    Liz

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    1. MegMarch 26, 2013 at 2:50 PM

      I agree Liz...it's loading up the little things that adds up

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  9. designchicMarch 27, 2013 at 11:47 PM

    I love your fish set...gorgeous!! I have an IKEA about an hour away so I don't go a lot but when I do, I always manage to filll a cart or two!!

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  10. Vintage Tea TimeMarch 28, 2013 at 9:16 AM

    Hi - thanks for visiting me - I've come over to see you! Lovely fish cutlery. I love IKEA too - I have the same bedside lamps and the white bowl! Abby x

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    1. MegMarch 28, 2013 at 11:17 AM

      Hi Abby....thanks for visiting and come back again soon xx

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  11. ColoradoladyMarch 28, 2013 at 11:28 PM

    Oh, I love Ikea, but don't like the traffic to get to the closest one! Your framed photos look wonderful, I love how they came out. What a great find on your fish flatware. Very pretty detail. Happy Vintage Thingie Thursday!

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  12. LVMarch 29, 2013 at 12:34 AM

    I guess I am too old fashioned, I have never been to that store.

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  13. Kerryanne @ Shabby Art BoutiqueApril 4, 2013 at 7:50 PM

    Thanks for linking up at Shabbilicious Friday this week. I really enjoyed this post.

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

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