Antique fair

We’ve been visiting a few antique fairs lately with my mum, who is almost as excited by vintagey things as I am~ I find it much nicer to uncover treasures hidden away in op-shops with very cheap price tags (like our cute dinner set), but I love antique fairs are for fun browsing ? This time I was brave enough to take photos of some pretty things!


I really want to start a ceramic deer collection ♥


(Cot sheets… These may have made their way into our baby hope box somehow… Hee.)


And speaking of antiques, I’ve been wearing some of the old nightgowns that my nanna gave to me. This one belonged to my great-great aunty Ruby, and I found her name tag still sewn into the hem! It really is the perfect old lady nightdress, and B. always laughs at me when I wear it, but it’s so comfy!

I hope everyone is having a lovely day. I’m watching nostalgic movies (Anne of Green Gables, big hearts) and trying my hand at new knitting project. I will be sure to share if it works out!

Posted on: Thursday, June 9th, 2011 Filed under: adventures, snapshots

23 Comments

  1. Katyha on 09.06.2011 at 11:06 (Reply)

    BOO I never find exciting things when op shopping, I must be going to the wrong places.

    eek! I love Anne of Green Gables…one of my absolute favourites EVER!

    1. Lyndall~ on 11.06.2011 at 00:58 (Reply)

      I’ve found I have to dig through a lot of junk to find a few treasures in op-shops :)

      Isn’t ‘Anne of Green Gables’ the best? Sitting down to watch the miniseries, and then the sequel, is one of my favourite ways to spend a lazy day ♥

  2. Nat@ dear little house on 09.06.2011 at 11:50 (Reply)

    Hi Lyndall, I just came across your blog via A Beautiful Mess and I had a read through, totally love your work! But then I tried to follow it via Blogger (google) and I can’t because they can’t find an RSS :( (Maybe you don’t have one set up?) Then I tried to email you this via your email link, but that’s not working :( Uhoh!

    Thought I’d let you know :)

    1. Lyndall~ on 09.06.2011 at 23:27 (Reply)

      Thanks for letting me know! I’ve tidied up the links and added a more visible link to my RSS feed (I checked that link in my Google RSS reader and it seems to work, so let me know if you have any problems). I like to use Bloglovin to follow blogs too :)

      1. Nat@ dear little house on 10.06.2011 at 10:45 (Reply)

        No worries, I really appreciate it when there’s a problem with my blog and someone lets me know.

  3. Jess Lucas on 09.06.2011 at 13:12 (Reply)

    These are really beautiful finds, I love flea markets!! And anne of green gables is my ultimate sick day film!!!! I LOVE it and have had a huge crush on gilbert since I was about 8!!

    Jess x
    http://pinkindielondon.blogspot.com/

    1. Lyndall~ on 11.06.2011 at 00:59 (Reply)

      Ah, I have such a crush on Gilbert too! He’s so handsome. I always get a bit teary when they finally end up together in the sequel!

  4. heather @ mrs. southern bride on 09.06.2011 at 13:14 (Reply)

    I just went to my first antique fair a couple of weeks ago. So much stuff to see and behold!! :)

    1. Lyndall~ on 11.06.2011 at 01:03 (Reply)

      Aren’t they so fun! So many lovely things to see :)

  5. Lily on 09.06.2011 at 15:13 (Reply)

    I’ve never been to an antique fair! Sounds so much fun! Your photos are always so pretty! :)

    1. Lyndall~ on 11.06.2011 at 01:03 (Reply)

      Thank you! I’m glad you like my photos ♥

  6. cb on 09.06.2011 at 23:36 (Reply)

    oh i love going antiquing! we have one HUGE one here that happens every first of the month and i soo long to go and i love taking pictures of all the beautiful expensive things i can’t have <3

    xo,
    cb

    1. Lyndall~ on 11.06.2011 at 00:30 (Reply)

      Yes, I think antique fairs are very good for window shopping! ♥

  7. Christen Peters on 10.06.2011 at 00:53 (Reply)

    beautiful blog! i found your comment on A Beautiful Mess, and i CLEARLY struck gold.

    you have so many pretty things on here :)

    1. Lyndall~ on 10.06.2011 at 04:15 (Reply)

      Oh, you’re so sweet! I think your blog is lovely too! ♥

  8. patience on 10.06.2011 at 01:33 (Reply)

    are you not normally allowed to take pictures at antique fairs? i’m not allowed at outdoor art exhibitions or in galleries. hmm…is it a resell issue? a re-make issue?

    random tidbit: my best friend is the great great neice of l.m. montgomery, the author of Anne of Green Gables…and her name is Anne! and she has red hair!

    1. Lyndall~ on 10.06.2011 at 04:14 (Reply)

      I don’t think they mind but nobody else was taking photos so I felt a bit strange… Like they might think I was picking out stuff to come back and steal! Hehe.

      Ahh, that is such a neat story about your friend! I want to go to Canada someday and visit the Green Gables house there :)

  9. Lotte on 10.06.2011 at 09:35 (Reply)

    Hi there! Thank you for making this grey day in the Netherlands a bit brighter with your beautiful blog!

    1. Lyndall~ on 11.06.2011 at 00:28 (Reply)

      You’re very welcome! I hope you have a sunnier day soon :)

  10. Kat Curling on 10.06.2011 at 17:33 (Reply)

    i have to say i adore your blog!! so happy i stumbled across it today! such lovely and inspiring photos.

    1. Lyndall~ on 11.06.2011 at 00:26 (Reply)

      Oh, thank you! ♥ I’m so glad you like it!

  11. Renee on 17.06.2011 at 01:55 (Reply)

    Ah! This images are gorgeous! I love going to fairs and flea markets….just to stare at all the pretties! So glad I stumbled upon your lovely blog here….newest follower, hello!! :)

    1. Lyndall~ on 17.06.2011 at 10:43 (Reply)

      Hello! Your blog is lovely too. Thank you for your sweet comment! ♥

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