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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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  9. 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. your book collection is gorgeous!

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  11. Your book collection looks amazing!
    Liz @ Shortbread & Ginger

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

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

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  14. Thankyou Donna, that little book is my favourite too!

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

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

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  18. The books are fabulous, what great colors.

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

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  21. 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. 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. 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. 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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