Ta-Dah!...New Stuff For Me!

Remember that motherlode of costume jewellery last week?

Well, the above necklace is the one I kept. Best of all, it was gifted to me by the people handling the sale for being the best and fairest dealer that they sold to.

Also from the same estate, the most fabulous red typewriter EVER! I'm not even sure why I'm so desperately keeping this...I just AM.

 

This too was a gift, this time from Katherine of theoldboathouse. She knows I'm mad for little 50s dishes with the black 'hairpin legs' and kept this unusual one aside for me. Thanks so much for remembering and thinking of me Katherine!

For those that don't know I'm a fiend for anything black and white and 50s. This polka dot pottery was made in England by H.G. Woods in 1957 and features raised polka dots. Similar was made by Australian pottery Diana around the same time. Sue found this boomerang dish for me which is a welcome addition to my collection.

And the biggest ta-dah! of all, my first gravel art!! I spied this on the stall opposite ours at Greazfest the other week, and ran for it.

Of course it doesn't match anything in my house right now, but hey, since when did that stop me?!

What glorious finds have you dragged home this week?

My Latest Treats 'n' Treasures

I blame Vix, you know, it's up to here I've started liking the miserable children, now I can't get enough of them. Above, my latest Dallas Simpson, all the way from the U.K.

Continuing with the theme, retro print by Mojer, bought at Suitcase Rummage.

Also from Suitcase Rummage, this repro tin sign. I studies French for many years and have visited it twice, so I always love a reminder.

My most treasureful recent find, however, has to be this 1950s Deco style bookcase with rectangular bun feet.

It took a bit of fixing but now it's as good as gold, I now realise it doesn't fit books very well, but ah well, style is all that really matters, right?!

Tiny weeny shadow box, I've never seen this style before in such a small size, 'twas a gift from one of our regular suppliers who knows me too well, LOL.

And yet another gift, this fabulous black cat, now hanging by my hallway door. The cat itself is solid plaster, how cool is that!

These Are A Few of My Favourite Things....

There are always so many gorgeous things on ebay, aren't there?!

It's probably a good thing that none of us are wealthy, or we may never be able to stop buying beautiful vintage treasures.And then we'd have to have houses the size of castles to fit it all in...but I digress!

Here are a few choice pieces I've had my eye on lately.

70s statement necklace.

 

Fabulous gooseneck lamp with fibreglass shades

I'm not usually one for old radios much but there's no way I'd turn this catalin beauty down!

You all know I'm partial to bangles!

 

Deco carved celluloid dance purse

22k gold and diamond snake bracelet, only $3500 (just in case any of you are rich!)

Deco decanter set, German, by Karl Palda

Deco Egyptian revival bakelite cigarette case

 

I now regret not buying this stunning 50s lamp :(

Beautiful platforms...which would have been mine if they'd have fit.

1936 Houze glass lamp

I don't know what I'd ever do with something like this...but I love it regardless! 1940s glass taxi roof sign, yes, actually from an old taxi.

50s standard lamp...*big sigh*

More stunning light fittings! I'm rather big on lighting lately, it seems.

Yellow catalin desk set.

Ok that's enough for now, give your keyboards time to recover from the drool splashes please!

New In The Shop This Week

There's lots of new things just in!

From Art Deco furniture to barsony to 50s dresses to kitchenalia- and even a washing machine- we have all sorts of treasures for you.

50s kitsch cat salt and pepper set, made in Japan.

Fabulous pair of Barsony babies (Nelly be quiet or I'll come up and get them ;)

Gorgeous vintage dolls pram, in excellent condition complete with elasticised cover

 

Some great new green stuff in the kitchen too for all the green bakelite fans

All-bakelite Gulbransen blender, in excellent condition and it works perfectly

Eon harlequin bakelite full picnic set in the original box

Bakelite egg slicers in all colours of the rainbow

 

Even a green enamel stove for the truly authentic look

There's a mega-ton more vintage fabulousness-of-all-kinds on the way too- we are very busy preparing it all, not only for the shop but also for the upcoming Brisbane Vintage Fashion Fair on October 28 & 29 at Eagle Farm Racecourse.

Of course if you're really keen to see our latest you can just come over and play dress-ups, like someone did yesterday. (And if you don't know who this someone is, well, you're just wrong! Best you click the link to find out).

So much help from VB!

More about our dress-up shenanigans tomorrow, but if you follow us on Facebook you'll know all about it already. All I'm going to say is...WE CAN'T WAIT!!!!!

Fresh Finds & New Faves....All For Me!

The title pretty much sums it up....this is what I have acquired for myself over the past few weeks.

Meet my glorious new light fitting!

It's mine by default, and free; it was intended for the shop, being a glorious 60s original glass-panelled beauty...unfortunately one of the panels smashed in transit, so I get to keep it, yay!

  

I've had it sitting around for a couple of months but finally fixed it; as usual, anything for myself takes a while to get fixed. Please excuse the fuzzy pic, I couldn't keep my hands still enough with the camera at such a height.

50s plastic salt and pepper set

 

Retro print, many of you will recognise this one.

I like the fact that it has some colour loss around the edges, I think it adds to the rustic theme.

Awesome 50s magazine rack, in excellent condition, just needs white ball feet if I can find them.

it fits in with my taste for black and white stuff too, yay!

 

Two 1960s embroidered pictures

I bought these at my local flea market from a lady whose mother had made them, she had tears in her eyes as I walked away with them, but she was glad they were going to someone who will look after and appreciate them.

I know this needs a shade and quite a bit of work, but to me this is a fabulous atomic lamp!

The red part simply slides out of the base, so I can repaint the whole thing a different colour...which I'll do when I decide what colour I want it to be.

Lastly, a saucer or coolie chair, child-sized and of course perfect for VB! As you can see it's already in the lounge room, adding to the 50s look I'm slowly creating.


Yes, slowly....but I'll get there one day!


What 50s beauties have you bought lately??