the one that got away

The one that got away......and it still hurts. As I have blogged before, i have become addicted to our local auction house. It has all sorts of things, old videos, books, flags, posters and lots lots more...

I spotted this chair the day before and knew it was meant for me. Early 20c and just beautiful, shabby chic perfection. It's quide price was £60-£80 Despite being broke i decided i would go to £100 (they take credit cards...)

but to my dismay i bid against another person and thought i got it for £90 when some evil horrid dealer came along as Mr Auctioneer was about to hit his hammer... i even went to 150.... but nasty man went on and i had to give up. i lost it but still think it was a bargain - i tried to get him to sell it to me after but he said he sells them to Japan. i had no chance!
It did help that i got this side board for just £50. Bargain?

i must ask miss mustard seed what she would do with it...thinking of painting ? cream? white? red?

auction room fun and finds

My first time going to my local auction house and oh my i loved it! I think it could be quite dangerous. i wanted to bid on everything just for the excitement! It moved much quicker than i thought it would - they got through about 600 lots in two hours There is also a section of items that are just for sale. i had my eye on a vintage sewing box - but it went while i was looking around at other bits and thinking about it.
my favourite thing i did bid on and win was this 50's picnic basket. Everything is still there and it is truely beautiful. i am going to sell it on but it will be a sad day when it goes..i can see myself in the country with a vivienne of holloway dress having a picnic. sigh..

then this old lamp - which i will paint and recover. does anyone know a good place on line that can help with how you re cover a lamp shade? help!

a very battered old radio that does not work but for £4 i couldn't resist!

i might go back soon.

great place to kit out a shop for cheap and to buy to sell!