Thursday 3 March 2011

Why does it always rain on me?

I was tempted to title this post 'Soaking wet Booty' but chickened out after realising that I don't pre-approve comments and my blog is finally getting picked up by Google. I think anyone searching that term might be more than a little disappointed with this kind of junk in the trunk!

But at Sunday's boot sale I really did resemble a drowned rat.  I woke up to sunshine, but by the time we (me and my lovely friend Sarah at Home Made Gorgeous) got there the gathering clouds had opened and we got drenched. No umbrella and no shelter meant five minutes of exposure to the rain was no different to an hour, so we stuck it out for that long before seeking the sanctuary of the pub - and contorting under the hand-dryer in the ladies' loo in an attempt to dry our hair.

Unfortunately the crappy weather meant a lot of stall holders covered their stalls and retreated to their cars, so there certainly wan't as much choice as usual. China and glassware stands up ok to the rain (once emptied) but I wouldn't like to be the person who eventually bought the ancient Brevel sandwich toaster that had been left to the mercy of the elements. Also, those who did continue selling all appeared to be in a foul temper and were not at all open to haggling. One bloke launched into a positive tirade of bile when someone dared to offer him 50p for a brooch. Still, I did manage to come home with a few things in addition to a sore throat.




A silver plate butter dish, now redeployed as a dressing table trinket box. I love the aged look of the outside. £3.00



A couple of Poole Pottery jam pots (one 30s, and one 60s - I think). £2.50 each. I've still got loads of jam from last summer, and have just made marmalade [smug]
China spoon - 50p




3 1950s cockail glasses - 50p each.
1950s swizzle sticks via Mother in law



Child's mug 50p. It's cracked, but the bear's expression made me laugh.
 Sarah saw cute, I saw slightly perverse. That probably says something about us!
I might use it as a container for foil wrapped mini Easter eggs


I have some new clothes and shoes to share as well (hurrah!) but that's another post. I need to wash  l'eau de charity out of them first.

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45 comments:

  1. I'm so loving those cocktail glasses - what a steal!! I'm also with you on the childs mug - very cute but 'my turn next' did bring an immature smile ;o). You did alright in the rain at the booty, if you get these good bits on a raining day I'll be green with envy of what you can get in the sun! Scarlett x

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  2. I do love the look of them cocktail glasses
    fab!

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  3. Oh er! Those bears are a bit pervy, in a fun way! Love what you've done to the butter dish and I love those cocktail glasses, well worth the drenching. xxx

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  4. The butter dish is so gorgeous and I love what you've done with it!! Yesterday I bought some silver plate {or epns - not stamped so not sure} and am just cleaning it up and I got a brooch for 50p!! He he.. got to love the old dears at the charity shop! x

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  5. I love all of the things you found-especially the Poole jam pots. And what a domestic goddess you are-making your own marmalade! Impressive!

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  6. I'm completely enraptured by the silver plated butter dish, what a gorgeous find and I can imagine it looks very pretty sat on your dressing table!

    Jem xXx

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  7. Er. Yes. I know what you mean about the mug....

    Love the butter dish, the glasses and the jam spoons. Oh, that's everything then! FAbulous bargains.

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  8. Hi there-fabulous finds, my favourite is the silver dish it looks wonderful for trinkets! xx

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  9. Yes, I'm another one whose been smiling at the pervy bear mug! You've dome well with all your lovely finds - I love the Poole Pottery especially!

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  10. Those glasses are lovely, and the teddy cup is so cute!

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  11. Hahaha, goodness me I am so innocent and niaive!! Ahem, yes I see what you mean about the teddy bear mug now... The cocktail glasses look fab with the swizzle sticks what a perfect match! Everything looks so much nicer too after bringing it home and giving it a good dry don't you think? Thanks for my minature rabbit, he is on the windowsill in the kitchen - can't wait for our next shopping trip, next time lets bring brollies.. xx

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  12. ;-)) Sounds like you both had lots of fun ;-)) I love thsoe cocktail glasses there gorgeous and such a bargin. Have a great weekend, dont think it rain this weekend its to blinkin cold ;-)) dee x

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  13. Love the cocktail glasses,I'm desperate to get to a good boot sale. Enjoyed looking through your blog Linda x

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  14. Hello, first time visitor here! Those cocktail glasses are crazy cute, and that mug is precious. Can't wait to read more of your blog!

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  15. I love the child's mug. We have rain forcast here for Saturday which is going to ruin our sales too. Visiting from Linda's. ♥O

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  16. Thank you for stopping by my blog!! You find great treasures, and you are now added to my list of blogs I follow.

    Its so fun to "meet" fellow thrifters who share my same passion for finding treasures.

    Smiles,
    The Joyful Thrifter

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  17. You made some wonderful finds. I love the cocktail glasses. They are very unique. ~~Sherry~~

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  18. Too funny! I agree that at first glance the picture of the bears playing leap frog looks a little off... I love the silver shell dish.

    ~ Tracy

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  19. What a great bunch of finds! I love that little cup with the cute bears on it...it would look so cute in my sons room! I'll have to look out for stuff like that!
    Thanks so much for joining me over at Thrifty Thursdays and grabbing a button! Seriously, I appreciate it so much! I can't wait to see what else you snag around here!

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  20. Thank-you for your comment. I appreciate your thoughts on the ethics of thrifting. Looking forward to checking out your blog! I like that silver clam shell re purposed for jewelry.

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  21. Hahah! Those bears are funny. I really like those swizzle sticks though.

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  22. Hello! Thanks for the comment, Versace shoes, how posh!!
    You are in South London? I am wondering what car boot you go to as there are none up here in North London! Would love to know.
    Great finds, that shell is gorgeous! Am now following!!
    xx Gemma

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  23. lmao - stop hindering 'fugly's' adoption chances - just read it on foof and faff! I might have to have a give-away with a booby prize - the fugly! Just funny that my blog friends are still being polite about the true hideousness of the little critter. Scarlett x

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  24. the teddy cup is super and ..well all of it! thank ou so much for your comment on my blog. yes they are for men! thank you again i love them more now. thank you so much for your comment, really appreciate it.xxx

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  25. Fugly has his little bag packed and is more than happy to spend sometime in the big city :o) Maybe I should send him out for guest blog spots - see how many people he can be passed onto to spread the fugly love. hehe! If the bootsale goes tits up on bargains tomorrow then maybe i'll regret this comment and welcome him back with open arms *shudder* ;o) Scarlett x

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  26. Thank you so much for visiting my blog! I will enjoy your blog very much and have become a new follower!!

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  27. I love the jam pots! You have such interesting things at your boot sales and thrifts in the UK. Maybe we need to have a 'Across the Pond Swap' where we swap an item from our home country that can't be found across the ocean! I know I'd be happy to get anything that's vintage Tala.

    I'm a new follower of your blog and am looking forward to future posts!

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  28. Thanks for visiting and becoming a follower :) I've just had a quick skim of your blog and even from just About Me blurb knew I'd love it - I can relate to the lego & glue gun bits so well :)

    Looking forward to getting to know you better.

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  29. Great finds!!! I got stuck in rain on Friday waiting to get in to an estate sale-so I know how you felt! I had to go to work for a couple of hours afterward and that was just a lovely sight for my co-workers I'm sure! :)

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  30. Oh I think I'd run about in the rain too if I could find some Poole like yours. beautiful♥

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  31. Haha I saw slightly peverse too! It is cute though.

    Love your shell dish and your Poole pots.

    Well done for braving the rain - I think I might have been tempted to retreat to the pub!

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  32. I love boots sales too, we sell and buy so totally understand both points of view. Not brave enough yet though, waiting a few more weeks to get back in the swing of things. Love the shell and the child's mug.
    Some great finds there xx

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  33. Well considering it was raining you did very well indeed. I especially love the cocktail glasses and the jam pots :-) x

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  34. lovely finds i really like the cocktail glasses :)

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  35. Love them all but love love those cocktail glasses.

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  36. Oh Wow...I love those cocktail glasses...They are Fabulous! x

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  37. LOL, at the bear mug...no comment!!~ Fun finds though. Thanks for joining my newbie party. Please add my link so others know about it too.
    Debbiedoo's blogging and blabbing.

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  38. Wonderful finds! I love the trinet box!
    I'm here from Debbie's party! I'm also your newest follower!
    xxDaniella

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  39. Hehe, love the Childs mug.. I too see rather puverse, but it is all the better for it;) another fab magpiemonday read x

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  40. Wonderful finds and jealous of most of them.
    Largely disappointing week for me charity shop wise although some decent finds too over at http://gigglingatitall.blogspot.com

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  41. Great finds. The cocktail glasses are very cool. Worth a little rain!

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  42. Those cocktail glasses are so cool...thanks for sharing at my party.

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  43. Enjoyed reading your post and your adventure with the rain and trying to shop! Cute finds...I'd say the day was not a loss!!

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  44. L'eau de charity, ha ha! What fab fab finds. I love, I want, I covet all!
    An Irishwoman's trick is to never EVER leave the house without an umbrella. I literally have to go back and get it if I've left without.
    xx

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