tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1793421035373192675.post8787069663007109063..comments2023-10-24T16:02:59.497+01:00Comments on Tales from the Faraway Tree: Holiday ThriftingSarah Janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17530253746802487595noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1793421035373192675.post-10378078415515135232012-07-10T06:29:48.261+01:002012-07-10T06:29:48.261+01:00I love the old smith coronas! They hold up so well...I love the old smith coronas! They hold up so well! Your hair is exactly the color I was trying to get when I last dyed my hair... I ended up with bright pink. lss I love your hair! and your blog is super cute too!Adecentliving2https://www.blogger.com/profile/01386339199037167804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1793421035373192675.post-66386371673764394622012-07-04T16:43:35.437+01:002012-07-04T16:43:35.437+01:00ooh the holiday thrifting fairies were smiling on ...ooh the holiday thrifting fairies were smiling on you! Gorgeous colour on the typewriter and how come I never find pyrex? I particularly want some with snowflakes! My favourite thing is the glasses with the yachts on though - lovely.<br /><br />xLakota [Faith Hope and Charity Shopping]https://www.blogger.com/profile/04247624645636227130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1793421035373192675.post-13010600232530641342012-07-04T12:21:48.623+01:002012-07-04T12:21:48.623+01:00Love the framed embroiderey and the gravy boat:D
...Love the framed embroiderey and the gravy boat:D<br /><br />Also the first two pictures of you look so bright and enchanting!<br />Love,<br /><br /> <a href="http://www.shubhisrevels.blogspot.in" rel="nofollow">Shubhi's Revels!</a>Shubhihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08974439882648159839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1793421035373192675.post-6369249834479046722012-07-04T00:33:57.208+01:002012-07-04T00:33:57.208+01:00Wow! All I can say is a big fat YUM xWow! All I can say is a big fat YUM xone denim birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07149001927822266427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1793421035373192675.post-43320038243716972102012-07-03T17:40:33.154+01:002012-07-03T17:40:33.154+01:00Oh. My. Gosh. So much to see! What luck! That type...Oh. My. Gosh. So much to see! What luck! That typewriter is just gorgeous! And I'm in love with all that Pyrex, especially because I haven't come across those patterns (except for the snowflake) here in the U.S.Cara-Miahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435255215689704022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1793421035373192675.post-21855573939091907072012-07-03T16:00:18.684+01:002012-07-03T16:00:18.684+01:00Hi! I like your blog! may be let's follow each...Hi! I like your blog! may be let's follow each other? if u want) I'll be very happy!)<br />http://lenascookbook.blogspot.com/Lenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02026019806166479835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1793421035373192675.post-29208486877766818622012-07-03T12:09:27.843+01:002012-07-03T12:09:27.843+01:00Oh wow!! What amazing finds!! Love everything! L...Oh wow!! What amazing finds!! Love everything! Lucky you :) LilLil https://www.blogger.com/profile/02147082029156681470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1793421035373192675.post-59120438973222668182012-07-03T10:36:47.413+01:002012-07-03T10:36:47.413+01:00Gorgeous purchases! The typewriter is especially g...Gorgeous purchases! The typewriter is especially gorgeous.<br />I didn't know where you had been away - I love Berwick and Bamburgh, we always holidayed there when I was a kid!<br />xxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1793421035373192675.post-78848978340387630312012-07-03T00:29:05.331+01:002012-07-03T00:29:05.331+01:00Hi darling, you're the winner of Frankie magaz...Hi darling, you're the winner of Frankie magazine. Send me your postal address and I'll pop in the mail this week. l.hewlett@optusnet.com.au<br /><br />xxxMiss Tallulah Porkchophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01251953356838082616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1793421035373192675.post-84209433111763027112012-07-02T19:22:00.420+01:002012-07-02T19:22:00.420+01:00What lovely finds :) i love things like this mysel...What lovely finds :) i love things like this myself, i am moving in with my boyfriend when our place is ready and i keep buying vintage teapots, plates, glasses etc I had a dinnerware set the same has the one in your post, the white pirex one with red rose print, it was a big set with big plates, side plates, gravy boat, milk jug and more all for £5 from my local charity shop i feel in love with it, i think we have similiar taste :-) I love the vintage boat glasses they are dreamy :) I also like the pirex dish with the flower print. I get a lot of bargains like this from my local Car boot, i got some things yesterday including a vintage necklace for £1.I see so much vintage stuff at the boot sale and charity shop i want buy everything but i can't fit it all in my house. Gem xxGemEmeraldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16140778874279939996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1793421035373192675.post-45267660243430642302012-07-02T17:43:04.241+01:002012-07-02T17:43:04.241+01:00I love all your finds and the typing machine is wo...I love all your finds and the typing machine is wonderful!!!<br />The fabrics,the chintzy plates set,the pyrex are fabulous too, what a lucky day!<br />The idea of making a peter pan collar out of those doily type is great!<br />xxxxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1793421035373192675.post-28203093930906415002012-07-02T16:32:40.101+01:002012-07-02T16:32:40.101+01:00OK there is a whole lot of yum in this post! I wa...OK there is a whole lot of yum in this post! I want all of the pyrex and your sheets...lovely patterns and colors! You really scored Lucy!!!<br />XXOO<br />KristaKristahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00350442910321860733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1793421035373192675.post-65156652276300668742012-07-02T08:58:39.042+01:002012-07-02T08:58:39.042+01:00Oh the typewriter is a gem!!!! yay to the market f...Oh the typewriter is a gem!!!! yay to the market for all your fabulous finds.<br />I just love the picture of the tree, just gorgeous.<br />Sweet I am so happy you are wearing the little knit flower brooch again. Happiness!!!!<br />Love vtwo squirrelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06505995515859299458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1793421035373192675.post-10814316567183338792012-07-02T03:06:33.763+01:002012-07-02T03:06:33.763+01:00Wow ~ excellent finds. The colour of the typewrite...Wow ~ excellent finds. The colour of the typewriter is awesome! Lucky you!yardage girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10244858568306608757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1793421035373192675.post-82057659675049070252012-07-02T00:36:18.879+01:002012-07-02T00:36:18.879+01:00What an awesome collection of gorgeous things you...What an awesome collection of gorgeous things you found! I love them, especially the sweet boats on the glasses. Cute!Charlottehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16393475065428174377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1793421035373192675.post-8653787781079044252012-07-01T23:06:41.581+01:002012-07-01T23:06:41.581+01:00That typewriter is amazing - and that is a whole l...That typewriter is amazing - and that is a whole lot of pyrex indeed, so pretty though! xMiss Lady Moohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11037344442869974248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1793421035373192675.post-53468377778173248272012-07-01T18:21:27.665+01:002012-07-01T18:21:27.665+01:00Cor blimey luv, that is one hell of a thrifty haul...Cor blimey luv, that is one hell of a thrifty haul! Am so jealous you wouldn't believe it. X x xGemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16131918878618386683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1793421035373192675.post-19387159216762418572012-07-01T17:24:56.839+01:002012-07-01T17:24:56.839+01:00Ooh, lovely finds! I am in love with the afghan th...Ooh, lovely finds! I am in love with the afghan throw, the chintzy plates and that fabulous tree embroidery!Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10788740577135090145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1793421035373192675.post-90310473158386485542012-07-01T17:05:52.957+01:002012-07-01T17:05:52.957+01:00someone has a pyrex problem! The snowflake dish is...someone has a pyrex problem! The snowflake dish is just the best. You found some great stuff, you've got a great eye for prints and colours xxxMiss Simmonds Sayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15655954003085670507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1793421035373192675.post-40120129166012081602012-07-01T15:55:26.673+01:002012-07-01T15:55:26.673+01:00I have a typewriter that looks very similar to the...I have a typewriter that looks very similar to the one you bought, in fact it might even be the same! I just love all of your finds, especially all of the pyrex and china! Think I need to head to Scotland on a charity shopping holiday xxSarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02941403034210721208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1793421035373192675.post-13081747284678099852012-07-01T15:52:52.465+01:002012-07-01T15:52:52.465+01:00I love looking at what other treasures people find...I love looking at what other treasures people find and I am rarely jealous, but your post changed that for me! Oh my goodness I was getting more and more jealous as I scrolled down the page. Your finds all said my name. I am so happy for you though! Enjoy all of them and set them up in a lovely spot in your home.<br /><br />Smiles,<br />The Joyful ThrifterThe Joyful Thrifterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10560939139992572987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1793421035373192675.post-83898917033685329482012-07-01T15:23:57.167+01:002012-07-01T15:23:57.167+01:00I can't believe it. We have the exact embroide...I can't believe it. We have the exact embroidery piece hanging in my daughter's room. It must have been a kit! This is the first time I've read your blog, but I'm guessing you live in Australia or the UK based on the "posting box" in your first photo. ;-) We are in Fort Worth, Texas! Crazy.Maria B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15274735362803682679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1793421035373192675.post-54430428689220381922012-07-01T15:04:50.387+01:002012-07-01T15:04:50.387+01:00Wow, that is an impressive haul. That typewriter i...Wow, that is an impressive haul. That typewriter is fantastic, it reminds me of the one that was at home when I was a child, my mum taught people to touch type and computers hadn't come in then. I used to love playing on it. Looks like a really need a trip to some Scottish charity shops. xLouise Mchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14858832660475944060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1793421035373192675.post-58085570454013952782012-07-01T14:14:31.864+01:002012-07-01T14:14:31.864+01:00I love the fabrics, the colors are wonderful!I love the fabrics, the colors are wonderful!Helen and her Daughtershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10308545757764710176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1793421035373192675.post-20220187096780841892012-07-01T13:38:29.909+01:002012-07-01T13:38:29.909+01:00Wow you have found some amazing things! Aren't...Wow you have found some amazing things! Aren't holiday purchases the best! I do love finding a good op shop whilst away on holidays. That typewriter is divine. The blue is just so pretty. I love the sugar & milk jug....such a cute design. And I adore the vintage glasses. The embroidery picture is gorgeous, & I'm drooling over all that linen. XxVintage Bird Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12391080285073918532noreply@blogger.com