Tuesday, October 5, 2010

Thrifty Tuesday

I'm doing my first ever linking up post EVER today - exciting!

I thought I'd take part in Anna's (aka Cornflake's) Thrifty Tuesday post where she's asked people to share their favourite thrift finds.

So here goes....


My favourite thrifty find of all time is my little flower clock I bought for $5 at Balmain markets about 10 years ago. I loved the design the minute I saw it as it reminded me of something of my Grandparents era. It was made in West Germany and I don't know but I'd think around the 50's??? What do you think? (sorry it needs a good dust and brasso as it is sitting in a bit of a forgotten corner of our house at the moment).

The other items in this pic are my brass tea pot which was also a thrift find but I can't for the life of me remember where I bought it, it was only a few dollars though.

Then my other favourite thrift find were the two books in the background. They are both over 100 years old. One is on Chopin the other on Brahms. I've read the Chopin one, it was really interesting and quite funny to read something written in such 'old english' :)
I bought them from a garage sale in Whale Beach.

That round thing sitting on top of the books isn't a thrift find, it's a compass I bought for Glen a few years ago down in Gerringong. I think it was when we were house hunting and Glen would always get his little key ring compass out to check if the house faced north.

So there you have it. Thanks Anna, that was fun!

And another big thanks to everyone for your support of my blog sale. Particularly those who blogged about it or put it on their side bar or facebook page - thank you, thank you!

It was such fun to celebrate my 1st birthday that way. And a big thanks to the always amazing Tina for your super sweet post on Friday too! xx

Have a lovely day everyone,

16 comments:

  1. Love your flower clock - it's so unusual and very sweet. I'd be in no hurry to polish it up - I quite like its not-shiny, antique look. Hope your big sale went well, I was glad to support such a lovely blog friend! Have a great week sweetpea, K xx

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  2. Love all your little treasures.... and such a beautiful vignette too! A-M xx

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  3. I love your thrifty finds especially the Teapot!

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  4. The clock is so unusual -I've never seen anything like it :)
    Don't you just love a thrifty treasure? xx

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  5. I love all your treasures, Janette! The clock is fabulous...Oh we used to LOVE Balmain markets:) I love teapots and the books sound fascinating!! Thanks for the thanks, you lovely girl. Hope you have a fabulous Tuesday. Hugs ~ Txx

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  6. What great finds - the clock is so unusual and I love the teapot!! It's always great finding treasures to bring home like you've found. Glad your sale was successful and hope it has brought you lots of orders. Hope your week is going well, big hugs xx

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  7. Love that clock it's amazing. Actually I like all of your finds!
    Pam x

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  8. What gorgeous finds Janette! Love them all but especially the books. Gorgeous display! Glad I found your blog! Christine x

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  9. Lovely finds. Both the clock and the teapot are absolutely beautiful. The books however must be so surreal to read. Like u said something so old with so much history...i always wonder where my thrifty finds came from, who had them...seems they all have their stories to tell... Much love and you can visit my blog at www.conestoga-hq.blogspot.com

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  10. Oh I love that clock Janette, so very unique and a gorgeous talking point, I'm sure, when you have visitors! Aren't the markets here in Sydney amazing! The teapot is beautiful too and old books like that are to be treasured forever.

    Thanks for playing along today and happy belated first birthday!! xx

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  11. Such great finds....little treasures like these always mean so much. i love a good thrift about!

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  12. What great finds and so nicely put together.

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  13. I like the clock. I am a fan of ornamental clocks and have collected a few myself. Always on the look out.

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  14. Aren't the old books funny to read? I have a couple that are quite old - I think one is 140 years old now, it's called Wonders of the World..absolutely hilarious! Rachaelxx

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  15. Love your finds! You have great taste.

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  16. Great finds, that clock is really interesting, cheers katherine

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Thanks! I love reading your comments! Jxx