Op Shop Adventure in the country.....

This is the aftermath of Op Shopping with Curlypops the last two days.....

We set out yesterday Op Shopping around Ballarat, then today we Op Shopped from Clunes to Beaufort(quick stop for coffee) then on to 4 shops in Ararat... If that wasn't enough we went on to Avoca and found another Op shop!

I decided I will unpack all my purchases tomorrow......

Alfred Meakin Dinner Set...

My mum has a dinner set made by Alfred Meakin, England...

Under the plates it says "Tally-Ho"...

I have been searching the internet trying to find out more about when it was made and its value. The print is of a Fox Hunt, and mum believes it was given to her mother in the late 1950s...

She has aset of plates cups etc for ten plus a sugar bowl..

Maybe someone in Blogland may have some ideas of where to find more info???

Anyhoo I am heading into town to hit the Op Shops with my sister, hope we find some goodies!!!

Fire King (Love it...)

This is my Favourite Cabinet in my front Loungeroom, filled with my Fire King (Anchor Hocking U.S.A.) collection thus far!! Mostly Peach Lustre and some Milk glass... Four Clear glass Fire King jugs...

This is by far my favourite item to collect, and hopefully 2010 will be great for finding more pieces...

I recieved this book for Xmas from Mr S's Aunt. It is a great read and hopefully I will be able to find some Jadeite pieces..?

I have been busy this year and haven't blogged as much as I would like... But New Year brings new possibilities so fingers crossed I will be more organised!

I have been busy collecting all sorts of pieces from the 50s 60s and 70s, planning on having a stall at the Mill Market at the Ballarat Woolshed. Its full of antiques and collectibles.....

Mr S even bought me a van for transporting the retro furniture I have to the market.

When I am set up I will be able to tell you more... But this is my priority for 2010.... Heres hoping it all works out...

Happy New Year to everyone!!!!

Sweet Sewing Basket...

I found this lovely sewing basket from a local Op Shop a few weeks back for the low price of $2.00...

Inside its a cute green silk.....

My sister has a similar one that I admired while growing up, it only took me to the age of 33 to get one for myself! I guess better late than never!!

Now I just need to fill it with some sewing goodies....