I don't know about you, but sometimes when I'm rummaging in a vintage shop or a market, I tend to 'um and ah' over things for ages, often talking myself out of them, walking away to think about it only to discover later its gone. But then other times, I just come across something and I grab it with both hands, and skip off to the till straight away!
This morning I had one of those moments. I'd just popped out to collect a few things from town, and as always when I've got a few spare moments, I popped into the Kingston Antiques Centre. After about 10 mins of browsing, this lovely tray was just there, perched on a stool. Oh! the colours, the floral motif, the perfect dinky size!! And an extra bonus to be had - just £8! which I thought was a pretty good price. Here she is, do you like?!
This morning I had one of those moments. I'd just popped out to collect a few things from town, and as always when I've got a few spare moments, I popped into the Kingston Antiques Centre. After about 10 mins of browsing, this lovely tray was just there, perched on a stool. Oh! the colours, the floral motif, the perfect dinky size!! And an extra bonus to be had - just £8! which I thought was a pretty good price. Here she is, do you like?!
Other items: Spoon - I got this in the Oliver Bonas sale for £1.50 // Mug - I used to stock these in my boutique // Gold Pencil - Paperchase, 85p // Mini Notebook - Bentalls, Kingston, £2 // 'Smile' postcard, Paperchase, 60p //
Have you had any vintage finds like this recently, where you know as soon as you lay eyes on it, it has to be yours?! I'd love to hear! xxx
Photos: Patchwork Harmony
Oh, I've been to the Kingston Antiques Centre! It's wonderful, isn't it? I bought a little copper tea tin there that's one of my favourite ever kitchen things.
ReplyDeleteThat is the most lovely tray ever to be seen dxx
ReplyDeleteOh I like it very much. I feel another visit to Kingston's antique centre coming on
ReplyDeleteNice find! That colour is so striking.
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful! That vivid turquoise is lovely. Very springtimey too. Well done!
ReplyDeletesimply lovely!
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ReplyDeleteGorgeous! Turquoise is one of my favourite colours, but is often so hard to find in vintage pieces.
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ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely little tray!
ReplyDeleteMy recent 'must have' was a set of pink, fluted glass cups and saucers, photographed this morning while there was some watery sunlight to be had, and posted on my Facebook page this morning.