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Showing posts with label birdcages. Show all posts
Showing posts with label birdcages. Show all posts

Saturday, April 9, 2011

attic sale and a French chateau find

Stone urns flank the entrance to the large estate of an "attic" sale that we attended.
Two Victorian period prams were up for sale...
And a gorgeous dovecote along with piles of windows...
A collection of birdcages were sold as one lot, but they were not in very good condition. Still, quite decorative.
We secured this French farmhouse table which was originally from a French chateau. My lucky stars were shining this day, it is such a beautiful table.
This dolls house is huge and covered another farmhouse table entirely. A little girl's dream dolls house (and a room filler!). Overall, I had some great finds...well worth the time spent rummaging. Just a shame the urns were not for sale!

Wednesday, December 1, 2010

new in store...a birdcage, french benches, a duck and more

This birdcage was put into the store today. I love the shape! I found a spot for it in the soft furnishings room on a blue painted chest of drawers, the colours work well together. These French fruitwood forms have been in the shop previously, but they couldn't fit for a while so they went into storage. I am glad I found a spot for them on the big farmhouse table as I really like these. They are much happier in the store.
These soft pink linen cushions have just come in. One sold instantly, so only one is left. It is backed in a soft bone linen.
Donna found this French pottery bowl during the week. It has a lovely glaze and is a good size.
This cute decoy duck has made his home on an old Oscar Wilde book on a French ladder. He looks content, does he not?
The case on top of the tin trunk is made from a black canvas and has a leather trim. It too was a lucky find this week.
And our clever younger sister has been busy hand printing these calico bags with French sayings using our antique printers blocks (she raided our stock to do these!). Next she will do some for Christmas, perfect for wrapping Christmas presents...the ultimate recyclable wrapping!
The new range of bags are hanging on our French ladder at the counter, ready for action.

Thursday, October 28, 2010

some of my favourite pieces in store

Here are some of my favourite pieces that are in the store at the moment. This bowl I believe to be French, it is really quite large (as you may be able to tell from the pumpkins). It has a lovely glaze on the inside.
This ladder is the best one we have ever had. I love the unusual construction. I can see it in a large library.
This birdcage is huge! It is so whimsical, it draws my eyes to it whenever I am in the store.
Four panel French screen with chinoiserie decoration. I love this piece, particularly the colours. And the fact it is all hand painted.

Friday, September 24, 2010

Birdcage collections and an outside bath!

How whimsical are these settings? Does it make anyone else want to start a colourful birdcage collection or relax in a tub in the bush? Or is it just me?
I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!