Sunday 25 September 2011

Greenwich goodies

Sooo, probably about time I did a Magpie Monday/Flea Market Finds kind of post. I haven't been buying loads recently, a) as there hasn't been much opportunity and b) because we're attempting to declutter before moving house. But there have been a few little bits and pieces that have found their way into my bag over the last few weeks. [I did pay for them, honest.That sounded a bit like I was shopping with a foil lined bag and five finger discount].

This necklace really appealed to me on an instinctive magpie level. [And cos I'm a big kid]. If I left it in the apple tree - check me out attempting arty shots - I've no doubt it would be adorning an avian abode before too long. I got it from a new local vintage and craft event called Concrete Market, and it's made of an old - sorry, vintage; marble. The market itself was held in a pub - the one they use in Peep Show, randomly - and whilst it's always good to be close proximity to beer and crisps when shopping, the pub's slightly gloomy traditional ambiance did make it a wee bit difficult to see some of the stalls properly. That said, there were some lovely goods on offer, and I hope they can expand and make it a more regular thing.


Marble necklace by Muna Zuberi

I've also spent a couple of Saturdays in Greenwich lately, and was able to pop over and say hello to a fellow blogger, the delightful Miss Ginger who has a fabulous fabric stall in the main covered market.


She has a really great selection, and very kindly gifted me a fat quarter of this funky Dia de los Muertos inspired fabric with dancing skeletons. Now I just need to think of something Halloween-y to use it for. 

Not Cath K

The main market is still worth a wander, but there is also the Clocktower Market for antiques, vintage and retro bits and pieces. It's not that large, but the stalls are packed in closely and there are plenty of clothes, jewellery and collectibles it would be all too easy to spend spend spend on. 



I came away with some pleasingly jangly earrings and a 1958 edition of The Borrowers Afield. I've really enjoyed re-reading the adventures of Arietty Clock and family - Mary Norton imagined their world so perfectly.



All very nice, but what I really wanted was a set of 1960s girly glasses. On the front the ladies were dressed in showgirl attire, but looking through the keyhole gave a whole different view! The stall holder wanted £40 for the five though, which I couldn't really justify. If anyone ever sees any for 40p at a jumble sale...



I'm not sure you can ever exactly describe girly glasses as classy, but they struck me as being far nicer than those where their clothes disappear when the glass is filled with cold liquid. What do you think? One day I will have my vintage bar and track down another set!

Lakota x

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45 comments:

  1. ha ha= I love that saucy tumbler- what a find! x

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  2. Wow! Miss Ginger is very generous! The market looks like a fab day out.

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  3. Oh the glasses are gorgeous, I've never seen anything like them before - 40 quid is a bit steep tho' but I would be so tempted. I Need those earrings - they are so gorgeous - I really want to see you wearing them! Gah! The Borrowers (adding that to my list of books to read to my 8yo at bedtime)! I love the fat quarter so much - looks like you've had some wonderful hours spent hunting:)). Thanks for the award sweetie- working on it now:) xo

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  4. If I had another daughter (two, MORE than enough, thank you v.much!) Arietty would've been right up there as a possible name along with Albertina (can't you imagine a little Bertie?) Nothing to do with your post Lakota, just saying...

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  5. Those glasses are absolutely brilliant - really hope you do track down another set as they are very you! Not that you discard your garments for keyhole-peeping toms of course . . . . .

    Very excited at the sound of the Christmas Swap!

    Jem xXx

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  6. You always find the best stuff! Love the fitly glasses, but agree £40 is a bit much. I forgot about Greenwich market - thanks for reminding me.

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  7. Christmas swap, christmas swap, christmas swop!!! I love those kinds of markets and the glasses are rad, but 40 pounds blimey. we've been collecting cocktail cabinet stuff for a few years now, still haven't got the cabinet but one day...

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  8. Love those earrings and those tumblers are hilarious. I hope you find them in a charity shop one day!

    E :)

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  9. Those glasses ARE the best, but not at £40. Keep looking, you'll find a cheaper set one day - it's the law of secondhand love, if you scour the charity shops long enough, your dreams come true. I'm still waiting to find an Enid Collins handbag for a quid though...
    Great finds, love the earrings and the fabric and your marble of joy! xx

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  10. Oooh it's ages since I've been to Greenwich, I must put that right soon. The Old Man wanted to go to the new Westfield yesterday but I managed to swerve that. I may do a compromise and give in as long as we can go to Greenwich afterwards.
    Love those glasses, but I'd want the bar, the miniatures and the fairy lights for forty nicker!
    xx

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  11. I love the glasses, they would make a great bloke present wouldn't they? Joanne x

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  12. oh my! thank you for the photos of the girly glass, i can see from the key hole! hahahaha never seen things like that, soo cool! i love the marble necklace and those earrings are gorgeous! it's so you! miss ginger's fabrics are mouth watering hehe lucky you to get a fat quarter of that halloween-y fabric, cant wait for your charity shop swap for christmas! x susan

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  13. Really great post - thank you for coming to Concrete Market and mentioning it too! Muna's work is gorgeous - I love the marble pieces!
    The next Concrete is a festive one! 4th December but at the Green Dragon on the high street - hope to see you there and please say hello - I will get myself a table this time rather than hiding in the corner!
    Tina

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  14. I loved the Borrowers books when I was little - wanted to be in their family!
    Very saucy glass!

    Liz @ Shortbread & Ginger

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  15. Love your buys, Miss G does have some lovely fabrics :)

    Bee happy x
    Have a delicious day!

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  16. I used to have a pen with the male version of those ladies, wonder what happened to him? You're bound to find a set eventually.
    Love those earrings and it's been years since I read The Borrowers, what a sweet buy. x

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  17. Check out the fancy schmancy photography- like it!
    I'd be 'borrowing' jewellery from you all the time if I could. And getting you to paint my nails. I'd be the most irritating friend EVER.
    Christmas swap, need to get busy hunting.

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  18. Hi my dear-I love those glasses, I hope you track down a much cheaper set sometime soon!! love the marble pendant and your material is fabulous! xx

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  19. I do like Greenwich market but liked it better when the second hand market was a lot bigger than it is now Still, it's a great day out, love the crafty market and park and museums. Marvellous. Love your earrings and marble pendant Byeeeexxxxxx

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  20. The Borrowers was read to us by my teacher at school, and we used to have fun making the models with our own ‘found’ objects.

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  21. Love the Dia de los Muertos fabric - how fabulous meeting Miss Ginger, must be strange meeting blog friends in the flesh (or is it just me that thinks that?).

    Loving all the arty shots Lakota, putting my scraggy photos to shame.

    Yay for the xmas swap, looking forward to it.

    Scarlett x

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  22. Some great finds. Those earrings are very nice but the cheeky tumbler wins me over!

    X x

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  23. oh and forgot to say I am so wanting those glasses now!!! They are A-MAZING! Scarlett xx

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  24. Greenwich market looks fabulous - I've never been, but maybe one day I will. The glasses are certainly more tasteful than some things I've seen - more burlesque than top-shelf!

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  25. I wish there were more markets in Bristol. Fabulous.

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  26. I live near Greenwich. Yay! :)

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  27. aawww looks like a fab day out. I really like your necklace and those glasses are so much fun i will keep my eyes peeled ;-)) dee xx

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  28. MUST BUY. MARBLE NECKLACE!!!!!!!

    Those earrings are FIEEERCE!

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  29. I'll keep my eyes peeled for the glasses but I never have any luck with these things and I'd probably only see them costing about £100 or something silly.

    Marble necklace - I like it very much!

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  30. love the first necklece sooo much ... what a stunning colour!

    xx
    http://hippiebohoreloaded.blogspot.com

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  31. I saw these glasses once at an antique store and they were 6 for $60. Aren't they a great conversation piece? Perfect for giggles! andrea@townandprairie

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  32. I loved The Borrowers Afield! Great story and super find. So jealous!

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  33. delightful finds, the glass is really cute!

    love,mongs
    mythriftycloset.blogspot.com

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  34. it was great meeting you too. you were strong to resist the glasses - i love them! oo and you took a great picture! x

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  35. Ha ha, that fabric is the complete antithesis of Cath Kidston (it is very cool though).

    Those through teh keyhole glasses really should be in your vintage bar one day though!

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  36. The earrings are lovely! Those keyhole glasses are super fab! I agree that the price was a high, I'd have hated leaving those behind! Behind! Ha!

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  37. The earrings are great. But this glass was the conversation item. Your new follower.
    Lisa

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  38. You find the coolest stuff! I LOVE the Day of the Dead fabric- what a score!

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  39. Such lovely earrings. also love the fabric and those glasses. Looks like a fun fair.

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  40. The Borrowers! I used to love the Borrowers!!!!

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  41. Oh where do I start??

    Love that necklace - what a cool (why didn't I think of that) idea.

    But Zowie - that fabric is heavenly.

    Greenwich market is an old haunt of mine -really must get back there soon.

    Love your saucy glasses too ;0)

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  42. Your choice of markets is amazeballs and I'm totes loving the necklace (may have to get Mr Right onto one like it for moi) and the earrings were yummy too.

    I'm soooooo jealous of the fabric gift from Miss Ginger, I look forward to seeing what you do with it. x

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  43. So jealous you have access to Greenwich market. It's ages since I've had chance to go.

    You obviously got a good haul. The Borrowers book looks particularly nice.

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  44. Temptation is so hard to resist! Love the glasses and could happily spend a (small) fortune on your friends fabric stall :-)

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  45. I love that marble necklace and the showgirl tumbler. Shame the tumblers were so pricy.

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