Saturday, March 16, 2013

Treasure Hunting on Holiday

Last week we spent a few days in the Southern Highlands of New South Wales and booked a house in Bowral called Shangri-la. It was on top of a mountain and sooo peaceful!
 



 
We visited lots of op-shops and antique shops,,,,and a couple of highlights were Dirty Jane's Antique Centre and Red Cow Farm
 
 

 
 
 
Mr VL found this cute globe in a wooden holder for our globe collection
 
 
 
 
 
 
I found another Victorian book for my growing collection
 
 
 
 
 
A drive to a Homewares shop in Mittagong was like being in candy store
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
When we got home my much hoped for parcel from Etsy with the little 1760's leatherbound French book had arrived
 
 
 
 
 
 


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28 comments:

  1. greenthumbMarch 16, 2013 at 9:54 AM

    Sounds like you had a nice trip, I love Red cow farm.

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  2. MegMarch 16, 2013 at 10:59 AM

    I bisited all the Salvos and Vinnies but they were very bland!

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  3. Shabby Brocante, KarenMarch 16, 2013 at 12:54 PM

    What a gorgeous rental. Your Victorian book collection is just amazing. Love what you found!
    Karen

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  4. AllisonMarch 16, 2013 at 1:29 PM

    Mr VL bought a globe home....well well he is a globe lover after all....its FAB!
    I love that that book was awarded to "gertie".....I think id like to be named gertie!!
    looks like a fun little getaway.
    Al x

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  5. MegMarch 16, 2013 at 2:15 PM

    Hi Allison!.....I was shocked when he picked the globe up off the shelf!!! Every time I say Gertie out loud it makes me smile :-)

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  6. paisleysummerMarch 16, 2013 at 2:31 PM

    Your book collection is coming along well. They have such beautiful spines!

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    1. MegMarch 17, 2013 at 2:44 PM

      Thanks Penny....the red covers give a good pop of colour

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  7. AstridMarch 16, 2013 at 6:00 PM

    Love the globe Mr. VL bough!! I enjoy watching your collection grow!

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    1. MegMarch 17, 2013 at 2:43 PM

      Thanks Astrid.....I'm glad I could rope Mr VL into my obsession

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  8. Sweet WoodruffMarch 17, 2013 at 2:37 PM

    Oh my gosh, that little wooden globe container is fabulous. So unique. And your book collection is a great envy. So beautiful. Such pretty pictures you took too. Nice to meet you.

    (Found you through Sir Thrift A lot).

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    1. MegMarch 17, 2013 at 2:41 PM

      Hi there AllyJo ,nice to meet you too and what a nice blog you have !

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  9. Heather@Tatter and FrayMarch 19, 2013 at 12:55 AM

    I continue to be inspired by your gorgeous book collection! Your vacation spot looks so tranquil....glad you had a good time.

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  10. ChrissyMarch 19, 2013 at 2:09 AM

    your book collection is gorgeous!

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  11. Shortbread and GingerMarch 19, 2013 at 4:46 AM

    Your book collection looks amazing!
    Liz @ Shortbread & Ginger

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  12. MariumMarch 19, 2013 at 10:52 AM

    Love your new book and once again I have to envy that book collection!

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  13. Donna WilkesMarch 20, 2013 at 9:02 AM

    Thank you for taking us along - beautiful photography. Great treasures, but my favorite is the French book!

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  14. MegMarch 20, 2013 at 9:47 AM

    Thankyou Donna, that little book is my favourite too!

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  15. L'Heure Bleue At HomeMarch 21, 2013 at 9:14 AM

    I had no idea that globes came in wooden holders! Your vintage book collection is fabulous.

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  16. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsMarch 22, 2013 at 11:03 AM

    Your books are stunning, Meg! What a lovely handwriting in the front of the book, too. I haven't seen anything like them here.

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  17. Manuela@A Cultivated NestMarch 22, 2013 at 11:25 AM

    The Victorian books are just so beautiful as are the garden photos!

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  18. MarigeneMarch 22, 2013 at 11:51 AM

    The books are fabulous, what great colors.

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  19. UnknownMarch 23, 2013 at 12:34 AM

    What a beautiful holiday you had. I love old books and the colors in your collection are amazing. Blessings to you, Patti

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  20. UnknownMarch 23, 2013 at 10:34 AM

    Those books are amazing with those colors.
    Nice holiday you must of had.
    Thanks for sharing.
    Michele

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  21. Tazas y CuentosMarch 23, 2013 at 10:57 AM

    Wonderful collections! I see I have arrived to a very interesting blog. I collect vintage children's china, egg-cups, childre's story books... and I enjoy watching other's collections.
    Besos from Argentina! Silvina

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  22. Ivy and ElephantsMarch 23, 2013 at 11:42 AM

    I am just GREEN with envy! The local is so picturesque and the loot you came back with is amazing!
    Love all your finds, but that globe is a real treasure!!! Lucky you!
    Hugs,
    Patti

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  23. Daena from Bad Rabbit VintageMarch 24, 2013 at 9:35 AM

    I just love the books! I'm going to pay more attention when I'm out antiquing again - I would love a little collection of my own.

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  24. UnknownApril 12, 2013 at 9:31 AM

    How dishy are those Victorian books, they just exude beauty...wonderful find, looks like I will be on the hunt here in America.

    Lynnie

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

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