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Wednesday 30 May 2012

*** JUBILATION ***

It's nearly the Jubilee long weekend, and am a bit excited! On Sunday I've got The Village Vintage Hall fair, where me and Millie have got a stall in a marquee (eek!), there's going to be entertainment from The Swingaroo Sisters, donkey rides, roundabouts, swing boats, and lovely afternoon teas!

Thought I'd get into the swing of things at home ...



I saw this lovely 1977 Wedgewood plate in a local charity shop last Friday as part of their window display.  I didn't think it was for sale as nothing else in the window was, but it did have a price ticket on it.  Anyway, I didn't buy it, but over the weekend saw it advertised in a glossy magazine showing items that were bought for the Silver Jubilee in 1977, with the price it cost then ... it was £4.99 which was quite a lot of money then.  I couldn't stop thinking about it, and of course really, really wanted it! I went back yesterday at my first opportunity ... and it was still there, thought it would have been snapped up, so ran in (I did actually run!) and bought it, and brought it home with me.

A few more patriotic corners around my home ...




My family will think I've gone doolally!  ... Or they won't even notice ...

Went to a fabulous Car Boot Sale on Sunday.  Me and Millie just ambled up the road to a new boot sale 2 minutes away.  In hindsight, I should have taken the car (or a transit van!) Can honestly say it was the best I had ever been to! Just a little glimpse of the treasures I came away with ...


An old Antler leather suitcase, think it might be 60's or 70's, with a satin lining.  It was being used to display a china tea set, so I asked the lady if it was for sale.  "Errrr, it could be!" she said, so don't think it actually was until that moment! A lovely Box Brownie camera, complete with case, set of bone-handled fish knives and forks, an American radio, a lovely old Marriage Book (complete with sex instructions, crikey!), some silver and silver plated kitchen utensils ...


Vintage Scrabble Set complete with all the wooden letters, red box and instructions (it cost 5/- new) ...


Two beautiful paintings of Paris.  The lady who sold them to me told me that they had belonged to a friend who had died and who had them painted when she honeymooned in Paris well over 50 years ago. The pictures are mainly black and white, with details in colour, and on each one there is a man and woman ... perhaps the happy couple?


Millie modelling the Box Brownie!

And finally a glimpse of 'my' beach on a lovely summer's day ...



Oh! Don't forget I'm hosting a giveaway, just leave a comment mentioning that you'd like to entered, and I'll draw it on Monday.

Hope you all have a fantastic Jubilee weekend,

See you soon, Claire xxx







28 comments:

  1. Fabulous post Claire! Very British - love it!
    Victoria xx

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    1. Thanks Victoria ! Enjoy your Jubilee weekend, won't you? Xx

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  2. Oooh I love those paintings of Paris! And love your show of patriotism indoors! I have bunting up on front wall but that's all I've done so far.
    I am thinking that I need to get back to frequenting boot fairs. I keep seeing great things on blogs. I may get up early on Sunday and drag myself out.
    Enjoy the sunshine!

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    1. The Paris pictures are lovely, the more I look at them the more I love them! You must go to the boot sales, you never know what treasures you may be missing! Have a lovely Jubilee xxx

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  3. Hello Mrs!
    Every thing looks fab Claire!
    We are blowing our trumpets loud and clear for Old Blighty..hahax
    Love the piccy of your front door.
    What an entrance...
    Maria x

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    1. Hi Maria! Had a lovely day at yours on Tuesday ... See you soon! Xxx

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  4. Super booting haul! I am loving the vintage suitcase.
    I really loved this post - I liked having a peek around your wonderfully patriotic home, likey likey lots!
    So cheery and happy!
    Karen x

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    1. Thanks Karen, I love looking round people's homes too, you can get some good ideas! Have a great weekend xxx

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  5. I love the way you have decorated your home for the Jubliee. You sound like me seeing something and not buying it and then having to go back, I'm glad it was still there!
    You picked up some great treasures at the Car boot.
    I also loved your pictures of the sea!
    Sarah x

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    1. Thank you Sarah, you're all really kind, I'm getting lovely comments, my heads not going to get through the door! Enjoy your Jubilee! Xxx

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  6. What exciting finds you've been having - I'm green with envy, especially about the red leather case, oh and the scrabble - and that plate! Sounds like the best fun. And those Paris paintings - what a find - they're beautiful and so romantic. Thank you for adding me to your list of fav blogs - I must add a list to my site, but these things always take SO long and a girl has to crochet, you know! The beach looks blissful - enjoy your week.

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    1. Hi Adaliza, I don't usually do this well, was a particularly good haul! Should be taking things to vintage fair, but I love them all .. Will have to finda new house the way I'm carrying on! Have a lovely Jubilee weekend xxx

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  7. Ooh goodness, you are in the swing of the Jubilee thing, we haven't even got the bunting out yet! Good luck with that stall :D

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  8. Ooh get your bunting out Mrs! Thanks for the good luck wishes, I know it'll be a really good day out, whether I sell much or not! As long as I cover my costs and pay for afternoon tea, I'm happy! Hope you have a lovely Jubilee xxx

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  9. Loving the jubilee decorations :) I must go to some car boots, your haul is brilliant especially the suitcase and camera xx

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    1. Thanks Cheryl, can't tell anyone enough ... You must go to car boot sales! It's the unknown factor, sometimes they're rubbish, other times they are fantastic, this week's was the best I've ever been to, and I've been going since they were invented! Have a lovely Jubilee, Claire xxx

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  10. How lovely all your purchases look - what a find it all is. It is good to 'sift' through it all again when you get home. I know what you mean about wishing you had a van - I am limited to two arms and that is not enough some days! Your home looks all jolly and cheery and that was this weekend is all about. Have fun with your stall
    Best wishes Jenny

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  11. Love the Jubilee decorations...your front door area looks just lovely (what a welcome!).
    Wow, you did well at the boot sale..what great finds. I really like the red suitcase, I have been trying to find one like that as well (but only have stumbled upon brown suitcases so far..the search goes on).
    Have a Fun Jubilee Weekend!!!
    Magie x

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  12. Wow what a wonderfully patriotic effort you have made your house looks fab i'm sure Liz would approve !! lol hope you do well at the vintage fair and enjoy your jubilee celebrations ''Long Live The Queen'' X

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  13. Thank you ladies for all your kind comments, and welcome to Su and all my lovely new followers, hope you all have a wonderful Jubilee weekend xx

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  14. What great finds!! I never find things as good as that!
    Think I need to try some different boot sales.

    Have a lovely weekend xx

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  15. My Dad had a box brownie. I think it is still in the house somewhere. Have a great Jubilee weekend.

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  16. It all looks lovely..., thank you for all your lovely comments lately, your so kind, i'm such a rubbish blogger lately!! guess it goes like that sometimes..... have a great weekend
    Love sophie xx

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  17. Lovely boot bargains. Last weekend was a cracker for sales, it seems. Hope your sale goes really well tomorrow.
    Fiona

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  18. Wow - you certainly found some marvellous things! Love the suitcase - gorgeous!
    Liz @ Shortbread & Ginger

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  19. Such wonderful thrifty finds! ...I have to say though, I am absolutely in love with the piccy of your front door... sooo welcoming!! *swoon* ...LOVE the suitcase and camara too!!

    I would love to enter your giveaway if thats ok? ... It looks AMAZING!

    Hope you enjoyed the Jubilee weekend and put all your lovely finds to good use :)

    Louise xxx

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    1. Hi Louise, thanks for your lovely comments! Will enter youi into Giveaway ... Will pick winner later,and post result tomorrow ... Good Luck and enjoy Bank Holiday xxx

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  20. Thanks everyone, you're all so kind with your comments! Giveaway winner willbe picked from hat tonight, and I'll do a post tomorrow with results, and pics from the weekends adventures! Enjoy rest ofyourbank holiday, won't you? Xxxx

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I love to hear what you think of my ramblings and value all your comments ... I will try and get back to you, but am sorry if I don't always manage this ... sometimes real life just gets in the way! Claire xxx