Friday, October 31, 2014

Fun at the Fair

I look forward the the Annual Antiques Fair in the small country town of Woodside, which we have visited even before we moved to The Adelaide Hills. It's always worth getting there before it opens to scoop up any real bargains


a tortoiseshell dressing table jar for $6



my favourite buy....a set of miniature faded blocks from the 1950's...$5


a pair of antique shoe lasts $10 pair




 a really old set of Shakespeare books  $5

 
a sweet little book with a homemade book mark inside $3



there are a couple more things which I haven't taken pics of yet which I will keep till next week 


In the garden this week
















 maturing plums


 3 happy girls

one grumpy broody girl





Preserving lemons

"Crepescule"



Linking up with 

The Dedicated House
Knick of Time
French Country Cottage
Ivy and Elephants
Shabby Art Boutique
Chic on a Shoestring
Country Farm Home
My Romantic Home
Sir thrift-a-lot
Rose Vignettes
Rooted in Thyme
The Charmed Home
Elizabeth & Co
Finding Fabulous
A Revisionary Life
Thoughts from Alice
Woman in Real Life


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21 comments:

  1. ZaraOctober 31, 2014 at 6:38 PM

    One of our girls has gone just broody in the last couple of days too. It causes a bit of a commotion when the others want to lay as they all like to lay in the one nest.
    You scored some wonderful bargains at the Antiques Fair. x

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  2. Vintage Bird GirlOctober 31, 2014 at 7:49 PM

    Lovely finds...I can't even pick a favourite!

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  3. mamasmercantileOctober 31, 2014 at 8:41 PM

    Some great finds as always, I love the show last I have a collection of those myself.

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  4. mamasmercantileOctober 31, 2014 at 8:42 PM

    That should have read...shoe lasts...

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  5. Shrimpton and PerfectNovember 1, 2014 at 12:25 AM

    I love your found treasures, especially the bricks because i can see my name in them.

    Jean
    x

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  6. My Garden DiariesNovember 1, 2014 at 4:59 AM

    Hey you! I always love seeing your finds! You have the best eye for pieces that evoke that feeling of times gone past! And your garden....wow! You have so much goodness bursting where you are! Lettuce and blooms and fruit!!! Such a sight indeed!!! And your chickens look so healthy and happy!! A wonderful weekend to you Meg! Nicole xo

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  7. Emma Kate at Paint and StyleNovember 2, 2014 at 6:57 AM

    Lovely finds Meg! I once found a set of Charles Dickens books rather like your Shakespeares but on opening I discovered they'd been eaten by something. It looked like woodworm had munched through the pages. Bookworms? Freaky. xxx

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  8. Donna WilkesNovember 2, 2014 at 7:49 AM

    Oh, those books! I love to find ones with inscriptions. Is it officially summer yet? My favorite hen is the pouting one.

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  9. rushNovember 3, 2014 at 8:18 AM

    Hi girls! What a lovely view of the country side. Thank you for sharing pictures of your latest finds, along with your flowers. Love the books of Shakespeare.

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  10. Tante MaliNovember 4, 2014 at 5:46 AM

    Wonderful! Lucky you with all these finds! Congratulations. Every single piece is adorable. And to see a garden full of flowers is a gift for me as we start the last weeks of autumn here!
    Have a happy happy time
    Elisabeth

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  11. AnonymousNovember 5, 2014 at 1:10 AM

    those books !!!! just lovely !! I have been wanting such books for the shelf but I have been lazy to go out in search of them.. ...i ll probably get my ass out next week to hunt them..

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  12. ~Lavender Dreamer~November 5, 2014 at 11:55 AM

    The old books are all amazing! And I love vintage jars and containers on my dresser, too! How pretty everything looks! Sweet hugs, Diane

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  13. Ancient WandererNovember 6, 2014 at 1:18 AM

    I sure wish you simply had a "follow me by email" option. The whole Facebook/Bloglovin option just makes it hard and I thought twice - finally deciding to forget it altogether. I don't Face, Tweet, Instagram or any of those other nonsense things. I just like to visit interesting sites.

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  14. Betsy@My Salvaged TreasuresNovember 6, 2014 at 2:03 AM

    Your garden is looking just as lovely as always! Love your finds, especially those Shakespeare books. What a bargain! Thanks for sharing at Vintage Inspiration Party.

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  15. JuliaNovember 6, 2014 at 11:07 AM

    That "homemade" bookmark is a Palm, given out on Palm Sunday at a Catholic service.

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    1. MegNovember 6, 2014 at 12:12 PM

      Thank you Julia for the heads up on the Palm !

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  16. MarianneNovember 6, 2014 at 8:25 PM

    Wow you found some amazing deals. Love the shoe molds!
    Thanks for linking up at the VIP party.

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  17. Heirloom treasuresNovember 7, 2014 at 6:58 PM

    Lovely finds and your garden is looking so fresh and lovely too.

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  18. MariaNovember 8, 2014 at 12:21 PM

    I am in love with your blog, love all the vintage, hens and all! Love if you share this on Fabulous Friday Party Thanks Maria http://www.simplenaturedecorblog.com/fabulous-friday-partyget-inspired/

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  19. AnnMarie aka Vintage Junkie aka NaNaNovember 9, 2014 at 5:56 AM

    Wow, my husband would love those Shakespeare books....great finds! I had to look twice to make sure the picture of the open fields was real or a painting...gorgeous!!

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  20. Shelly @Crafty Creative StudioNovember 13, 2014 at 11:52 AM

    I enjoyed my visit! Do you plan to provide links to the other blogs you shared at?

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

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