Tuesday, April 03, 2007

An Easter Feast of Treats and Delights (but no chocolate!)


I am so happy to see the weather improving day by day (with the odd setback of course!) and am hoping to spend some time in the garden over Easter. It has been a busy time just lately and I have neglected a few of my blogger friends - so apologies to you all - normal service will be resumed, as the saying goes!!! In the meantime, I'd like to share these delights with you - yes, I've been shopping!!!

Since opening my shop, I've had the pleasure of sending out lots of lovely vintage items to many of you (thank you so very much for your custom!) So I thought it was time I did some shopping too! First up above, are these really beautiful roses cards by Louise - aren't they wonderful? They came sweetly wrapped in ribbon with a lovely vintage postcard - perfect! Then I was 'in the right place at the right time' (sat at my computer in other words!!!) when Niki's email dropped in my mailbox. 'Yippee!' I thought, if I'm quick I'll manage to bag some of her handmade and vintage goodies before they disappear quicker than you can say 'Hot Cross Buns!' The adrenaline took hold and I felt like I was at the head of the queue at Harrod's sale time! I was lucky after all and here are my buys - a truly beautiful bedspread, and two of the prettiest pillowcases to which Niki has applied her magic sewing skills. To make it even more special, she sent me a present too, this beautiful glass! I collect this type of floral glassware but don't have one like this, so Thank You very much Niki!


I'm planning a little more shopping this weekend with a trip to a flea market or two. But before I go I'll be adding some fresh vintage items to my shop just in time for Easter, including this glorious eiderdown!



Have a wonderful Easter everyone!

44 comments:

  1. Clare, everything looks so beautiful! Wishing you a Happy Easter!!

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  2. Hi Clare,
    Happy Easter to you and Mike!

    Thank you very much for posting such a beautiful photograph of your purchases from me. I am so glad that the glass fits with your collection too! Thanks again for your purchases! -enjoy them.

    Louise's talents with the paintbrush are amamzing! The cards from her are gorgeous.

    Hope to bump into you on Sunday. The forecast is good, so fingers crossed for lots of outside sellers this time.

    Love Niki x

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  3. Happy Easter, Clare!

    I was also lucky (and quick enough) to have purchased one of Niki's embellished towels, and I LOVE it! She is such an amazing artist (I now have 2 of her dolls too, - one just wasn't enough)! Thank you for showing my cards, also! =)

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  4. Happy Easter to you too, Clare. Your "buys" look wonderful. the eiderdown is identical to one on my daughter's bed - it is so pretty. Enjoy your weekend gardening.
    Kim x

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  5. Happy Easter Clare... really love your collection of photos this time around. I managed to get a lovely quilt from Niki, a very pretty yellow! I am thrilled to bits with it.

    What a coincidence about the well? Wonder what else will come out as we post? Hope you have a good weekend...

    Jane
    x

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  6. Wot No Choc? Is that part of the healthy eating regime you've put Mike on?

    More lovely goodies, I see.

    So, Niki says the weather forecast is good - and after my rain dance, too!!!! No doubt you'll bump into her. It's amazing how the two of you always seem to arrive at my stand within minutes of one another!!

    See you then.

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  7. How I wish we had more flea markets around here, have a Happy Easter.
    Sandra

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  8. Happy Easter to you too Clare. I love that eiderdown, such fresh summery colours.
    Ruth x

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  9. A blessed Easter to you,too, my dear.

    charmed by your posts.

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  10. Happy Easter, Clare!
    Love that door wreath with the folded quilt on the chair! So pretty. :)

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  11. What wonderful treasures! I have some of those same watercolor cards and they are just stunning! :-) A very happy Easter to you!

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  12. everything is so beautiful!

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  13. Wonderful things, all so pretty. Have a lovely Easter weekend.

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  14. Hi Clare - what lovely goodies. I love the quilt on the chair in the first pic - did you create? Happy Easter Mary

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  15. An absolutely delightful collection of images! Love your door wreath with the yellow pansies!Happy Easter..we recieved a fresh blanket of snow!!!
    hugs NG

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  16. These are all so lovely!!!!
    Have a great and blessed Easter

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  17. Hello there,

    I really enjoy your blog and all the beautiful things you post. I wanted to ask what kind of glass that is?

    Happy Easter.

    Linda in Chapel Hill, NC

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  18. The wreath is delightful, and so are your purchases. Happy Easter to you and your husband.

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  19. What lovely Easter Treats! I especially love the pillow cases!

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  20. happy Easter to you too from italy!!
    Thank you for the beautiful items you have in your shop!!
    stefania

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  21. Thank you all for your Easter wishes and kind comments! Linda, the glasses date to the 1950s and 60s and come in all shapes and sizes, from tot glasses up to beer glasses! They have floral transferware on them with various coloured 'frosted' banding and gold edging. I have quite a collection so will show them soon on my log!

    Hope everyone is enjoying the glorious weather here in England!

    Clare x

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  22. Happy Easter and thanks for the tour of all of your treasures.

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  23. Your pansy wreath is really lovely - so are all your shopping finds. Happy Easter!

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  24. Have a wonderful Easter, and enjoy your tiem at the flea markets - Julia x

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  26. Ooooo Clare! What gorgeous purchases. I have the note cards from Louise too and I'm going to frame some of them they are so lovely. I just received my dish from you a few moments ago and I'm thrilled with it. Thank you so much for holding it until my move was completed. I will be using it on my desk for paper clips, as it is simply too pretty for soap. I will be posting photos on my blog probably on Tuesday with a link to you. Have a wonderful Easter my friend. xoxo

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  27. One more thing. What is in the little sachet? I can't tolerate perfumes, but I have no problem at all with whatever you have in beautiful little bag. Thank you so much! xoxo

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  28. And you, too sweet friend..
    hope to "chat"soon

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  29. Good work! thank you.
    have a good day

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  30. Well, the Easter is almost over, but i Happy easter to you too :)
    I love the beautiful beautiful bedspread ! And the vintage cards is always one of my favourite, specially the botanical ones. I get so happy in here with all those cheerful colours :) Soon i will go to bed, sweet dreams :) zzz

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  31. Clare, I just love that eiderdown on the bed in the last picture. It's lovely, the color, the paisely - brilliant.

    allie from minneapolis
    www.mycozyhome.typepad.com

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  32. Love the combination of red & green on the chair. It really does make them both sing! Happy Easter!

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  33. Good morning, Clare! I hope you had a wonderful Easter! I've nominated you and Niki for a blogger award which is on my post for today. =)

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  34. Clare, I hope you got to spend some time in your garden over the weekend. The wreath and quilt are adorable. And now I'm wanting to go shopping for some treasures! Not many thrift or secondhand stores here but I now know where to look! Thanks for all the inspiration you provide. I just love your blog!

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  35. Congratulations! You also won the thinking blogger award!!Well deserved!
    I also won and I also awarded Beachy! Come see why! hugs NG

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  36. I like you have been so busy but the cottage is finished for now and I can come and visit again. I will check out your store. We had snow on Easter in Ohio so please think Spring.........

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  37. What a lovely blog! I found you through Beachy's CapeCod Cupboard (mind if I add you to my blogroll?). Those linens are lovely, by the way.

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  38. Beautiful blog ... I love the eiderdown quilt!

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  39. Wonderful things you have purchased. And your Easter decoration looks very pretty!
    I hope you spent happy holidays. (Is Easter monday also a holiday in England as it is in Germany?)
    Kind regards, Monika

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  40. Clare- Such pretty things you found! I hope you get your spring soon and I'm hoping the same for us, as well.

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  41. I just wanted to stop by and tell you that i think your shop looks so beautiful!! It is become very lovely! I loved the Royal Winton Roses Cache Pot :) You have the best stuff and i will link your shop on my site!!
    Have a nice week Clare! Aina :)

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  42. Hi there! Oh I love all of your treasures!

    I am going to peek at your shop now!

    Heather

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  43. I love,love, love the spring wreath and green chair. Such a great picture.

    Cherry xx

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